CE Hub ECR Summer School Abstracts 2024

The NICER ECR Summer School 2024 Abstracts, is a comprehensive collection of research summaries presented by participants at the summer school organised in September 2024 under the National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research (NICER) program. This initiative, supported by UKRI and DEFRA, aims to explore innovative solutions and strategies for transitioning the UK towards a sustainable circular economy.

The abstracts span diverse topics addressing key issues such as sustainable materials, resource efficiency, waste management, circular design, and policy frameworks. Researchers delve into cutting-edge areas like AI for consumer electronics repair, sustainable metal recycling, circular construction, and policy interventions to foster circularity in various sectors. The document encapsulates collaborative efforts by academics, practitioners, and policymakers to address pressing challenges in achieving environmental sustainability and economic resilience in the UK through circular economy principles.

This compilation underscores the program’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, promoting innovative research, and developing actionable insights to accelerate the transition to a circular and sustainable future.