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“Reinventing the wheel” in the struggle to cut global waste: the food upcycling challenge

Food waste is a large contributor to global warming. Increasing efforts are being made to “upcycle” ingredients that are not normally eaten, but “time is running out", says the International Food Waste Coalition. Can the agri-food industry turn the tide in the drive for sustainability?

Old concepts, new paradigms: the business model challenge in the smart city era
Ecocities
Old concepts, new paradigms: the business model challenge in the smart city era

How to monetise environmental benefits? What’s the value of reducing traffic and emissions? Economic savings and traditional methods are not enough: to calculate the profitability of smart and sustainable cities, we need to rethink the concept of business model.

Biodiversity: the unexpected ally of tomorrow’s cities
Biodiversity
Biodiversity: the unexpected ally of tomorrow’s cities

How could biodiversity become a valuable asset for enhancing well-being and quality of life in European cities? Its impact on urban planning and decision-making: a transformative change.

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Ecocities
Smart and for all: the city of the future is human and inclusive

Smart Cities: what’s in it for the citizens? Technology should empower people, but sometimes it becomes an end in itself rather than a means to an end. Cities must address problems like the digital divide, use technology to help the less privileged categories, and know when to intervene or step back to foster social values and inclusivity.

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Lars von Trier & Co. – When the film industry helps cut emissions

With its engagement in an energy community and its environmental commitment, Lars von Trier’s production company Zentropa is just the tip of the iceberg. From online carbon calculators to green labels, see how the film industry is going sustainable and helping cut emissions.

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