The HOOP Circularity Label tool is an instrument to understand the current performance of a city/region regarding the implementation of bio-circular measures.
The HOOP Circular Valuation method is a clear and simple method for companies and public bodies to assess whether circular projects are financially attractive.
The HOOP Project Maturity Level (PML) is a standard guidance and ranking tool that evaluates the maturity level of the projects in accordance to several criteria to accomplish and reach, in order to improve their maturity and bankability to mobilise green financing and funding for its realisation.
Bioeconomy Toolkits created a set of informational kits to explain the bioeconomy from different perspectives, producing an online package of knowledge and supportive media. Each kit is an action-oriented compilation of related information, tools, databases, videos, presentations, platforms and good practices. Take a look!
The Bioeconomy Strategy Accelerator Toolkit (BSAT) is an online platform designed to guide decision-makers in developing or updating regional bioeconomy strategies. It is part of the POWER4BIO project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. The BSAT aims to empower regional stakeholders to boost the transition towards bioeconomy regions in Europe by providing them with the necessary tools, instruments, and guidance.
The Circular City Guidance Tool is designed to address five key urban circularity challenges: restoring and maintaining the water cycle, water and waste treatment and recovery, nutrient recovery and reuse, energy efficiency and recovery, and food and biomass production. By integrating circular economy principles with Nature-based Solutions (NBS), the tool provides a framework to promote sustainable urban development.
Learn how to change your business model to circular and secure your financial future.
Is the business model sustainable economically? The Circular Economy requires new paradigms of doing business but once old patterns are overcome, new opportunities for prosperous business models that are beneficial for all are manifold. Use them!
The DECISIVE Decision Support Tool (DST) aims to evaluate the performance of both centralized and decentralized biowaste management systems using environmental, economic, social, and regulatory criteria. By offering detailed inventories and assessment criteria, the tool helps competent authorities, consulting firms, and waste operators make informed decisions to improve the efficiency and sustainability of biowaste management practices.
The Green Assist provides advisory services for green investment projects. It targets sectors of natural capital and circular economy, as well as non-environmental sectors, and is part of the European Green Deal Investment Plan. The Green Assist provides on-demand, free, and customized advisory services by distinguished experts. These experts are selected from an established pool or recruited from other advisory services
In this database you find a range of bio-based products that are already on the market. For each product you can find information on the product itself, for example its specifications, bio-based content, and sustainability certification. This database is only available in the English language.
The Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy supports policymaking by identifying, filtering and structuring relevant information and making it accessible; bringing together researchers, policymakers and other experts in the field; analysing, synthesising available evidence and communicating it in a transparent, tailored and concise manner
Starting tool for companies interested in circular economy thinking. It allows them to explore and identify the most suitable circular pathways for their products by answering just a few questions. Informed by best practices of other companies, the Circular Pathfinder guides the user towards circular pathways that have potential in their specific case. It explains why certain pathways, such as product remanufacturing, life extension or recycling are of interest, with examples.
The Data Hub is a platform designed to facilitate the collection, processing, visualization, and analysis of data for urban circularity assessments. It serves as a central repository for various types of data, enabling cities to manage and analyze their information effectively.