Community RePaint is a UK-wide paint reuse network that collects leftover paint from drop-off points and redistributes it to individuals and groups in the community. They started in 1992 as a research project in Leeds called the Waste Wagon, led by a consortium of waste and recycling organisations and set up in response to concern from the local authority about the high cost of paint disposal and issues around household hazardous waste.
The summer capstone project is a chance for Columbia Climate School's Climate and Society students to put academics into action. After a year spent studying subjects like climate mitigation, adaptation and justice, students partner with an organization-this year's participants included the NYC Department of Health, the National Institute of Urban Affairs, Capgemini, H2Global, the Climate Imaginarium and others-to tackle critical climate challenges in the real world.
A team of South Korean designers transforms discarded eggshells into Re:shell, a biodegradable building material designed as a series of modular, interlocking brick-like elements. Conceived to combat the nation's rising construction waste, the project utilizes the natural properties of eggshells to create a zero-waste composite with applications ranging from small products to large-scale architecture. The blocks safely return to nature at the end of its life cycle, serving as a sustainable solution to a pressing urban problem in South Korea.
The adoption of the working plan marks a pivotal moment that will deliver significant benefits for all Europeans, create opportunities for businesses and employment, and protect the planet.
