Eco-innovation for a Sustainable Future

The new Eco-innovation Action Plan (EcoAP) has been adopted in December 2011 to help businesses deliver green growth and environmental benefit.

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New land-use planning tool supports ecosystem services

Recent advances in land-use modelling techniques may help city planners identify sites for the conservation of urban green space and the development of climate adaptation measur...

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Interviews

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Eco-innovation Action Plan offers new opportunities for business

The Commission has launched an Eco-innovation Action Plan to expand the EU's focus from green technologies to all aspects of eco-innovation. The Eco-innovation Action Plan deve...

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OECD launches Sustainable Manufacturing Toolkit

The OECD has released an instructive resource for manufacturing companies seeking to improve the environmental performance and social responsibility of their business practices....

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One eco-innovation enables another

A EUREKA project has adapted car engines to withstand the corrosive effects of biofuels, renewing consumer confidence in this green alternative. Major markets are seen in Sout...

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EU-funded eco-innovative SMEs strengthen the economy and protect the environment

In a recently broadcast report, EURONEWS has showcased how EU funding helps European businesses transform their eco-innovative ideas into successful market applications.

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Chronic water shortages spur innovation in Cyprus

A cost-effective, decentralised system in Cyprus that enables individual households to reuse their spent water offers dramatic fresh water savings to the drought-stricken country...

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NewsFlash

€34.8 million in new funding to bring environmental solutions to market. Read more...

Conference on "Scientific support for growth, jobs and sustainability: the example of the eco-industries"
15 May 2012 - Brussels. Find out more

2011 Eco-Innovation Observatory Report: "Closing The Eco-Innovation Gap - An economic opportunity for business", is now published and available here.

CIP Eco-innovation European Info Day - Tuesday 8 May 2012 - Brussels
If you are considering submitting a project proposal in 2012, the CIP Eco-innovation European Info Day is a good place to start. Find out more