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RSSConstruction and demolition waste represents 40% of all waste generated in Europe — yet builders rarely use recycled materials. A recent networking meeting featured LIFE and other EU-funded projects challenging outdated approaches in the construction industry.
At an early stage, Instagrid received funding through the LIFE CLEANAIRMM project. Today, they are worth more than €350 million and have shipped around 30 000 units of their product. We spoke to Sarah Fichtner from Instagrid, to learn more about their journey as a LIFE beneficiary.
As conservationists from all over the world gather in Colombia for the biannual UN biodiversity summit, we feature two of the hundreds of LIFE projects protecting nature and wildlife for both people and planet.
Today, the Commission has selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive €4.8 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund.
From deep renovation of residential buildings to smart homes, Europe’s clean energy transition needs skilled construction workers. Two recently-closed LIFE projects set out to map skill shortages and training gaps in Hungary and France.
The EU’s flagship LIFE programme has awarded more than €380 million to 133 new green projects in support of the European Green Deal.
#WorldFoodDay promotes nutritious, affordable and sustainable food for everyone. Some of Europe's top chefs are contributing to that goal with good food that's kind to the environment.
The popularity of the Mediterranean Sea and its coastal regions amongst tourists remains at an all-time high. But this puts significant pressure on the on the environment of the region. This is why the WestMED Initiative launched a new Technical Group on Sustainable Tourism.
The European Commission reports a rise in EU Ecolabel certifications, with nearly 100 000 products meeting environmental standards. LIFE has supported more than 140 initiatives making sustainable choices for consumers.
The European Week of Regions and Cities focuses on common solutions to common challenges. LIFE-funded projects are adopting this approach to help EU cities become greener places to live.