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PES2020-Prosj.etabl.støtte H2020

Weste reduction and Waste management in a urban metabolistic perspective. A top-Down and bottom-up approach

Awarded: NOK 39,999

This project will focus on waste reduction and waste management within a urban metabolism perspective. The project will be developed in two phases, where the first stage is in October 16, 2014. Hopefully we will be invited to participate in the second rou nd, with deadline March 3, 2015 At the present stage the project is divided into six work-packages: - City as metabolic regime, a theoretical model - Operationalising Urban Metabolism: applied models and indicators - Material flows and input-output analys es, with main focus on waste - Defining patterns of resource use and consumption: food, e-waste and textiles - Fostering multilevel practices in households, civil society and local governments - Demonstrate innovative solution in real life SIFO will respo nsible for the consumer perspective, where waste prevention is the main indicator. SIFO has also been involved in NFR project on textile waste and food waste. The first meeting in the project group will take place in Louvain-la-Neuve on Friday, March 7, 2 014

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PES2020-Prosj.etabl.støtte H2020