Increasingly, international guidelines are laying down expectations for companies to prevent adverse impacts on human rights and the environment in their global…
Lampposts that detect passersby, a 5G mobile network: quite often, residents are not at all keen on technological innovation in outdoor spaces. While they are…
Technology and design are intervening deeply in our lives. This usually happens so smoothly that we barely notice it. That is not all good. How do we regain our…
Citizens are increasingly conducting their own measurements. The government and knowledge institutions no longer have a monopoly on scientific data and…
Compared to recycling, it is much harder to make a profit when integrating repair in a business model. But it is possible, says Steve Kennedy, who researches…
Real and lasting change towards a more sustainable society requires a change in the mindset of consumers. Dr Ellen Loots shares her thoughts on how the cultural…
WhatsApp neighbourhood prevention groups and doorbell cameras can potentially connect citizens and officials. Former neighbourhood police officer Wilco…
Growing discontent and drop-outs who do not feel heard: artificial intelligence can offer solace. It can help make decision-making much more attentive and…
The white paper 'Repair in the circular economy - European legislation, product design and business models' will be published this autumn. This is a joint…