Waste is a two-sided coin - a potential danger and a resource. Although waste is a potential threat to human health and the environment if not handled correctly, it is also a resource that can minimize the use of virgin materials and generate energy. Read More

Current patterns of consumption and production in rich industrialised countries are unsustainable and are the main cause of global environmental problems from climate change to biodiversity loss. The problem is becoming more acute as the global consumer class grows. Read More

When a system is under investigation, a life cycle perspective should be attributed to every decision-making process within the broader environmental field. The integration of LCA into management decisions has lead to the Life Cycle Thinking (LCT). Read More

We are extensively involved in collecting, synthesizing and analysing data and information about European and national policies related to our fields of expertise. As the coordinating partner of the European Environment Agency's European Topic Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production, we have extensive experience in the European arena of resource and waste management and SCP. Read More