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Article from ESD members among top downloaded papers
ESD Prof. Dr. Stefanie Hellweg and Dr. Maja Wiprächtiger have been awarded by Journal of Industrial Ecology, since their study about circular economy appplied to clothing and furniture is among the top downloaded papers from January to December 2022.
Recycling plastic is not a quick fix
Recycling is an accepted formula for sustainable resource use, but in the case of plastic it can have serious side effects, says Helene Wiesinger – and uses the example of plastic flooring in Switzerland to illustrate the dilemma.
ESD participation in Future Cities Lab Global conference and exhibition
Last week ESD members Aleksandra Kim and Carlo Schmid participated in the Future Cities Lab Global conference. They are part of the Circular Future Cities Team that studies circular economy in construction and tools that support it. While the conference is over, the exhibition will be permanently displayed at the Hönggerberg campus, HIL building, H floor until the Summer of 2024. Come check out!