Cresting researchers at UTT use community mapping workshops at the Barséquanais to explore territorial capabilities for sustainability
Thursday 25th April, 2019
The research team CREIDD from the University of Technology in Troyes (UTT), France, in partnership with the Chênelet Institute and the Communaute de Communes de Barséquanais, launched the Grand Chambardement project last week in Bar sur Seine. The project is looking for the sustainable re-dynamisation of the territory of Barséquanais using a participatory and collaborative…
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Cresting Team travels to USA to deliver thought provoking discussions on the Circular Economy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Tuesday 16th April, 2019
Earlier this month members of the Cresting Team travelled to New York and Washington D.C. to be part of International Sustainable Development Research Society expert panel providing thought provoking discussions on how the Circular Economy might contribute to meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The visit helped to establish connections with researchers and policy makers…
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The UK Plastics Pact and Cresting project join forces to combat plastic waste
Monday 1st April, 2019
CRESTING has joined the UK Plastics Pact, launched in 2018 by WRAP. This collaborative initiative unites public, private and social actors to transform the plastic economy in a sustainable and circular manner. Plastics are the most ubiquitous materials of modern times. Polymers have become essential for every aspect of our economy, including healthcare, food and transportation and…
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New maps show extent of marine litter
Wednesday 27th March, 2019
Cresting welcomes the launch of the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) new digital maps of beach and seafloor litter, providing a comprehensive information tool for marine policy and wider society. Find out more about the tool and where marine litter ends up in our seas and oceans here.