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Tools and methods

This section focuses on tools and methods that can be used to support the development and implementation of Circular Systemic Solutions. The selection covers a variety of topics including, but not limited to, circular economy indicators, resource scanning tools and circular procurement guidelines. 

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HOOP Project Maturity Level

HOOP

The HOOP Project Maturity Level (PML) approach is aimed at supporting project developers, promoters, and investors to evaluate which parts of their...

Type of tool or method
Investment readiness and due diligence
Impacts: Competitiveness and innovation, Material savings, Innovation, TRL upgrade
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HOOP: Due Diligence Report

The Due Diligence Standard Procedure for Urban Circular Bioeconomy Projects provides a comprehensive, standardized framework for identifying...

Type of tool or method
Investment readiness and due diligence
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Environmental pollution and land use, Dematerialisation, Increased recycling rates, Competitiveness and innovation, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling, Equality of opportunities/Just transition toward a sustainable and inclusive circular economy, Material savings, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation, Innovation, TRL upgrade
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HOOP: Expert support and services beyond HOOP lifespan

To help further the urban bioeconomy, stakeholders can request technical, financial or procurement support from HOOP experts:
 

  • Technical support...
Type of tool or method
Capacity Building & Support
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Environmental pollution and land use, Dematerialisation, Increased recycling rates, Competitiveness and innovation, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling, Equality of opportunities/Just transition toward a sustainable and inclusive circular economy, Material savings, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation, Innovation, TRL upgrade
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HOOP: National action manuals for local uptake and replicability

The purpose of this manual is to guide the user through the process of engaging stakeholders in their cities’ and regions’ biowaste value chain. It is...

Type of tool or method
Governance tools and methods
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Environmental pollution and land use, Dematerialisation, Increased recycling rates, Competitiveness and innovation, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling, Equality of opportunities/Just transition toward a sustainable and inclusive circular economy, Material savings, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation, Innovation, TRL upgrade
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HOOP: Virtual Academy

The Virtual Academy provides resources related to the implementation of Urban Circular Bioeconomy solutions. This includes handbooks, manuals...

Type of tool or method
Capacity Building & Support
Impacts: Climate adaptation and Climate mitigation, Environmental pollution and land use, Dematerialisation, Increased recycling rates, Competitiveness and innovation, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling, Equality of opportunities/Just transition toward a sustainable and inclusive circular economy, Material savings, Stakeholder and citizens mobilisation, engagement and participation, Innovation, TRL upgrade
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Indicators for circular economy transition in cities

The European Commission provides a general monitoring framework for the circular economy (CE). It aims to help understand how the various elements of...

Type of tool or method
Circular economy indicators
Impacts: Increased recycling rates, Dematerialisation, Competitiveness and innovation, Equality of opportunities/Just transition toward a sustainable and inclusive circular economy, Education, knowledge, training and reskilling

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