“We all need to follow the lead of those people who are already properly recycling their waste and help develop a more circular economy – where we recycle more and reuse what we can, thereby reducing waste. “With the forthcoming ban on landfilling biodegradable household waste and increases in …
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Before parliament was dissolved at the end of December in the run up to elections, the Gentilloni cabinet published a strategic paper on the promotion of a circular economy in the country, outlining its commitment to the efficient use of resources paired with support for sustainable consumption practices.
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Patrizia Grieco, President of Enel, said: “The circular economy, enabled by technological innovation, is a strategic driver capable of promoting the establishment of new business models which are more efficient and sustainable, as well as promoting a departure from the traditional division of stages and …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Italy releases public policy declaration on the circular economy Italy releases public policy declaration on the circular economy

The company explained that the newly-created policy manager position responds to increased demand for information among producers, recyclers, as well as from the government, over issues such as exporting waste, single-use plastics and the circular economy. Ecosurety said that the policy chief will …
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High-profile coverage driven by Blue Planet II has showed the world the insidious harm that discarded plastics are causing, and while governments and businesses take small steps attempting to shape the resource into the circular economy, short-term replacements are needed. Currently, bio-based …
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But in my experience, the vast majority of us can easily adapt to inconvenience, and looking at the huge amount of work we as a value chain have to do to close the plastics circular economy loop, what choice do we have? As consumers, we all have to do our bit, and if decision-makers or brand-owners …
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It's no longer acceptable for businesses to ignore where their waste goes – and 2018 will see large corporations adopting circular economy solutions, where high proportions of unwanted, landfill-destined byproducts are given a new lease of life. According to research by Veolia, £29bn of GDP could be …
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ZWS is overseeing an £18million investment pot, some of which will be used to help businesses recycle rigs. Louise McGregor, the head of the organisation's circular economy, said: “Components used on oil and gas platforms have to last a long time. They are built to withstand salt and spray and wind, …
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Finnish experts are envisioning new ways of preventing the fertilizers from going "down the drain". Seppo Knuuttila, a special researcher at the Finnish Environmental Center, told Yle that instead of focusing on circular economy, the effort should be in conserving nutrients, water and also reducing the …
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