Studio Europa Maastricht: “In the bio-economy, circularity goes further than just recycling”

Plastics, made from plants? The bio-based economy makes it possible. It is the field of study of Yvonne van der Meer, professor of Sustainability of Chemicals and Materials. This Friday, she will be a keynote speaker at our Workplace on circular economy. And that doesn’t just mean recycling our existing products, she says in this interview. (meer…)

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Studio Europa Maastricht: “From upcoming elections in Hungary and France to the war in Ukraine: two experts about the extreme-right”

While Europe is under the spell of the war in Ukraine, important elections are coming up in France and Hungary. Will the incumbent leaders be re-elected? What role does the extreme right play in these elections? And why do radical-right movements support Putin? We discussed these questions with one French and one Hungarian expert. “Democracy is under attack”. (meer…)

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Change Inc.: “De gemeenteraadsverkiezingen komen eraan: Amsterdam wil meer aandacht voor true pricing”

GroenLinks, PvdA en D66 werkten de afgelopen jaren in het Amsterdamse stadsbestuur al samen aan een duurzame hoofdstad. Volgende week willen ze het mandaat van de kiezer krijgen om dit uit te breiden met hun plannen voor true pricing: het doorberekenen van de maatschappelijke baten en lasten in de prijs van producten. Hoe willen ze dit doen? (meer…)

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Studio Europa Maastricht: “Bye birthday pictures, hello human ads: welcome to a new era on social media”

After more than 12 years at Maastricht University, Catalina Goanta is pursuing her career as Associate Professor in private law and technology in Utrecht. With the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant, she will now focus on the legal issues that arise from human ads and influencers on social media. “The conversion from attention to sale has become shorter than ever before." (meer…)

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Triodos IM: “This exit ensures that Naty will grow even further”

Triodos Food Transition Europe Fund has announced its exit of Sweden-based Naty, a global leader in plant-based diapers and other sanitary products, from the portfolio. “The transaction means an exciting new home for Naty with Humble Group AB where it can go to its next level of growth,” said Adam Kybird, Senior Investment Manager with the fund. “It also delivered a strong impact and financial return for the fund.” Naty is also positive about the move. (meer…)

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