Harnessing a data-driven circular economy. Repurposing billions of tons of waste can create jobs, sa
Published by: The International Trade Forum — The Quarterly Magazine of the International Trade Centre[i] Paul Hawken, an American environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist who has dedicated his life to environmental sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment, has estimated that nearly 99% of the goods we buy will become waste after six months of use. This is a dramatic picture of a profound implication to which the current ‘ta
Medellin: Towards a Circular Economy
Last November 29th and 30th, Circular Economy actors from all over Latin America and beyond were invited to participate in the Circular Economy Forum of the Americas (CEFA2017) which took place at the Botanical Garden of Medellin, Colombia. CEFA is an initiative organized by the Circular Economy Platform of the Americas (CEP-Americas) and powered by the Americas Sustainable Development Foundation (ASDF). Entrepreneurs, academics, large companies, civil society actors, nationa
Circular Economy in the Americas: Insights from the first Circular Economy Forum of the Americas
In Europe, it is common to find forums focused on Circular Economy in countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, England, Finland or Denmark. However, in our continent the first international Circular Economy Forum just took place last year in November 29 and 30 in Medellin, Colombia and I had the opportunity to participate as speaker. This event was the Circular Economy Forum of the Americas (CEFA2017) and its focus was to start the discussion around the Circular Economy an
About the Circular Economy Forum of the Americas
The first Circular Economy Forum of the Americas (CEFA2017) took place successfully in Medellin, Colombia on November 29th and 30th, 2017. CEFA 2017 was one of the priorities of the Circular Economy Platform of the Americas (CEP-Americas), who organized the event impeccably in one of the most inspiring places in Medellin. Namely, at the Botanical Garden of the city. By the way, Medellin is a beautiful city, with high quality architecture, generous public spaces and trees. I w
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