Knowledge Centre

Browse among the best resources about sustainable consumption and production from around the world. An advanced search engine will help you find the material most relevant to you.

Programme Clear all filters

Share your work on sustainable consumption and production
Clear all filters
Items per page
Showing 1 - 12 of 543 results
Sort by:
Resource
April 25, 2024One Planet Network

Sustainable Buildings and the Circular Built Environment: Mainstreaming Circularity in the construction sector leveraging the power of Public Procurement

Discover Mauritius' journey towards Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) in the construction sector through this concise...

Organisation
One Planet Network
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Africa
Global
Sectors
Public Procurement
Buildings and construction
Resource
April 1, 2024One Planet Network

The Utilization of Plastic Bottle Waste as Payment for Public Buses in Surabaya, Indonesia

Background, Challenges and Objectives As the capital city of East Java Province and the second largest metropolitan city in...

Organisation
One Planet Network
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Asia/Pacific
Sectors
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Resource
March 28, 2024One Planet Network

Ore Sand: A Circular Economy Solution to the Mine Tailings and Global Sand Sustainability Crises

Background, Challenges and Objectives Objective: The aim of the initiative is to investigate whether by-products of mineral...

Organisation
One Planet Network
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Latin America/Caribbean
Sectors
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Resource
March 28, 2024One Planet Network

Project Zero

Background, Challenges and Objectives Project Background:In the context of India, where rapid urbanization and population...

Organisation
One Planet Network
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Asia/Pacific
Sectors
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Resource
March 26, 2024Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas

From glass waste to wealth!

Background, Challenges and Objectives In Musandam Oman, to date, there are no government facilities to manage waste. Only a...

Organisation
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Africa
Middle East
Sectors
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Resource
February 19, 2024RMIT University

21st Century Slavery - The Various Forms of Human Enslavement in Today's World

Professor Usha Iyer-Raniga is at the School of Property and Construction Management at RMIT University. Usha is co-leading...

Organisation
RMIT University
Type
Research and Studies
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Global
Sectors
Water
Public Procurement
Environmental Services
Waste, incl. Chemicals
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Tourism
Industrial Sector
Plastic
Health
Energy
Consumer Goods
Buildings and construction
Education
Resource
alt
February 13, 2024ICLEI Europe

Stimulating demand for circular construction skills - a guide for public authorities

The EU has committed to making its built environment greener in the coming years. With the introduction of the “Fit or 55”...

Organisation
ICLEI Europe
Type
Guidelines and Manuals
Regions
Africa
Europe and Central Asia
Sectors
Public Procurement
Buildings and construction
Policy
February 12, 2024Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

Guidance for safe and sustainable plastics in a circular economy

Every year over 1.3 million tons of plastic are used in Sweden and the use is increasing. Today, less than 10 percent of all...

Organisation
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
Type
National strategy/Roadmap/Plan
Policy
February 12, 2024Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

Guidance for recyclers or users of recycled materials

A prerequisite for a circular economy is that articles are free from hazardous substances. This guidance is helpful for...

Organisation
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
Type
Voluntary instrument
Resource
alt
February 6, 2024ICLEI Europe

Transport and Climate Factsheet - Global Public Procurement

Modern urban activities rely heavily on the transport sector. Everything from access to job and leisure opportunities to the...

Organisation
ICLEI Europe
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
North America
Sectors
Public Procurement
Transport
Resource
alt
February 6, 2024ICLEI Europe

Construction and Climate Factsheet - Global Public Procurement

The global construction sector is currently booming, growing by over 6% an annum and expected to reach nearly US$ 11 billion...

Organisation
ICLEI Europe
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
North America
Sectors
Public Procurement
Buildings and construction
Policy
February 6, 2024

Prohibition on Importation of Plastic Shopping Bags Regulations 2012

Regulations to prohibit the importation of biodegradable plastic shopping bags therefore less plastic waste in the...

Type
Legal/Regulatory instrument