OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association)’s Post

This is very exciting. I expect all six funded projects will have a huge impact on moving to a circular economy. "The U.S. National Science Foundation, in partnership with Australia's national science agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), are investing in solutions that will accelerate the transition of materials development, manufacturing, and use to a circular economy, positively impacting multiple industries such as semiconductors and plastics." https://lnkd.in/gTr24TsZ

Join my colleague Karen Guzmán at the ITB Group Critical Technologies for Sustainable Vehicle Production Conference! She will discuss 'Design for Sustainability' on Feb 28th at 4:35pm (EST) in Novi, Michigan. It would be also great to see you at our booth 9! Let's connect and explore the future of automotive sustainability together! #Sustainability #Automotive #Conference #NoviMichigan"

A captivating Siemens panel at Hannover Messe discussed the future of chips! They tackled the key challenge: achieving net zero emissions in this vital industry. Collaboration across the entire supply chain, they emphasized, is crucial for developing sustainable solutions. Want to learn more? Watch or listen to discover the opportunities and challenges of greening chip production! 👍 👉 https://sie.ag/4WKgsx

🎉 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 2024! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ilias Iakovidis will be our speaker at the upcoming CircularTech Forum, taking place on September 16th in Cologne. Dr. Iakovidis is renowned for his work in maximizing the benefits of green digital transformation in collaboration with several European Commission services and external stakeholders. He has played a pivotal role in initiating the European Green Digital Coalition and is actively involved in digitalization for the circular economy, particularly through his contributions to the Digital Product Passport as introduced in the Eco-design for Sustainable Product Regulation. The CircularTech Forum is an international platform and Digital Product Passport Community designed to foster dialogue among key stakeholders in the Circular Economy. This year, we focus on the intersectoral Digital Product Passports, with insights drawn from the Battery Passport, which serves as a blueprint for DPPs across regulated industries. Join us to gain invaluable insights from Dr. Iakovidis and other experts as we explore digital solutions and initiatives in key product value chains including EV Batteries, Textiles, Furniture, Cosmetics, and Construction. Let’s revolutionize the realm of digitalization in the Circular Economy together. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a pivotal event that brings the EU DPP ecosystem together. Mark your calendars for September 16th in Cologne! #CircularTechForum #DigitalProductPassport #CircularEconomy #GreenDigitalTransformation #Sustainability #EUEvent 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e5Wqzfwe We look forward to seeing you there! #CircularEconomy #DigitalProductPassport #Sustainability #Innovation #Transformation #Partnership #CircularTechForum #BatteryPassport #DPP

To make the #GreenDeal a reality, we need an #industrialdeal that enables sustainable transformation.

Summer is here – what better time to enjoy some insightful summer reading? Our upcoming newsletter, arriving next week, offers a deep dive into the world of sustainable manufacturing and material transition. In this edition, you’ll find articles on recent developments in sustainable casting, plastics, and textiles. We’ll also provide a sneak peek at our upcoming events, courses, and training sessions. Subscribe today! https://lnkd.in/eedr4Ge2 #sustainablemanufacturing #materialtransition #casting #plastics #textiles #manufacturingindustry #newsletter

The overall environmental & climate impact of digitalisation is difficult to quantify and the methodology developed by the European Green Digital Coalition is just a first step in that direction. Possibly the most impactful contribution of digitalisation, including tools such as Digital Product Passport (DPP), is to accelerate the transition to circular economy, and, to enable circular business models that are both profitable and sustainable. EU funded projects CIRPASS & CIRPASS 2 explore and demonstrate the potential of DPP. It my pleasure to discuss with the participants of CircularTech Forum 2024 concrete steps to make digitalisation both - a positive force for circular economy, - an enabler for innovative and sustainable business.

Glass Alliance Europe is thrilled to announce that in less than 6 weeks, the #AntwerpDeclaration has reached 1000 signatures 📝 . This marks a pivotal milestone, and makes the call for a European #IndustrialDeal, needed to complement the Green Deal and keep high quality jobs for European workers in Europe, even stronger 🌍 . The 1000+ signatories represent companies, associations, unions, and other organizations committed to delivering the climate solutions that Europe needs. Their support for an #IndustrialDeal is a testament to European industries’ commitment to transformation ⌛ . We urgently need clarity, predictability, and confidence in Europe’s industrial policy. We urge EU Leaders to include our call into the new EU Strategic Agenda and European policies for the next five years. We need: 📝 An Industrial Deal at the new EU Strategic Agenda 2024-2029's core 💰 Strong public funding with Clean Tech Fund ⚡ Make Europe a top competitive energy supplier 🚃 Focus on needed European infrastructure 🎒 Boost EU's raw materials security ♻ Increase demand for net zero & circular products 🚚 Leverage & improve the single market 💡 Create a smarter innovation framework ⚖ Let entrepreneurship thrive to overcome challenges 🎯 Ensure a structure for achieving results Will you join us in shaping Europe’s future? Sign the Antwerp Declaration 🖊 : visit https://lnkd.in/gBki97rZ . Together, let us champion a brighter future for the European industry. #glassallianceeurope, #greendeal

🤝 Standards Australia is partnering with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to promote the adoption of #circulareconomy standards across the region, fostering sustainable growth and prosperity. ♻️ One organisation leading the way in #sustainability through international standards is the Global Electronics Council (GEC) with its primary tool ‘EPEAT’ eco-label. Used in over 46 countries, EPEAT helps purchasers identify tech products built with environmental and social imperatives in mind, including circularity.   Watch the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/guXvv4GQ For an in-depth understanding of the topic, read our latest report with CSIRO, ‘Implementing Circular Economy Standards in the APEC Region’, here: https://lnkd.in/gewiNfjy

Another excellent output from the CSIRO and Standards Australia collaborative project about Implementation of Circular Economy Standards in the APEC region. The video was prepared by Standards Australia to demonstrate case studies for how circular economy standards can be implemented to accelerate sustainable materials and product design. This case study video is one such example, focussing on labelling standards to enable consumers to identify products with environmental and social imperatives in mind, and touches on the other critical areas that standards will play a role in accelerating circular economy. These include (but aren't limited to) circularity of materials, climate impacts, chemicals management and supply chain and market development. Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcYWnbWz Taryn Kong Colleen MacMillan Maja Arsic #circulareconomy #circulareconomystandards #standardsandbestpractice