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5 retail tech trends you need to know in the new decade

In 2020, we will see more retailers join the circular economy: a system predicated on eliminating waste by reusing and recycling resources. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 5 retail tech trends you need to know in the new decade 5 retail tech trends you need to know in the new decade

This new sugar substitute is made from food waste

… a Netherlands company focused on reusing and recycling waste, with the goal of establishing a circular economy in the city of Rotterdam by 2030. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: This new sugar substitute is made from food waste This new sugar substitute is made from food waste

Meet the top 9 European startups working towards a greener future

In order for the circular economy to actually work, there needs to be consumer trust in the recycled products people buy. This is where Refurbed … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Meet the top 9 European startups working towards a greener future Meet the top 9 European startups working towards a greener future

Keep America Beautiful and the National Recycling Coalition Host Joint Recycling Market …

“Innovation and partnership are critical to provide solutions that improve our recycling infrastructure in our pursuit of creating a circular economy. We're … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Keep America Beautiful and the National Recycling Coalition Host Joint Recycling Market … Keep America Beautiful and the National Recycling Coalition Host Joint Recycling Market …

Berry Global, Georgia-Pacific Recycling announce partnership

… domestic recovery of plastics in support of the transition toward a more circular economy, Berry Global reports in a news release on the partnership. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Berry Global, Georgia-Pacific Recycling announce partnership Berry Global, Georgia-Pacific Recycling announce partnership

How Patagonia became the ‘grand experiment’ of sustainable business

One of the other areas Patagonia has been seen as a trailblazer on is the circular economy. Can you give us an overview on what you are doing with … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How Patagonia became the 'grand experiment' of sustainable business How Patagonia became the 'grand experiment' of sustainable business

Glass Recycling a Smashing Success

Glass collected in Virginia and recycled into glass bottles in Virginia closes the loop on the circular economy, a goal of sustainable communities. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Glass Recycling a Smashing Success Glass Recycling a Smashing Success

Rethinking chemistry for a circular economy

As an important contribution to a sustainable future, chemistry and its products must be adapted to a circular economy (CE)—a system aimed at … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Rethinking chemistry for a circular economy Rethinking chemistry for a circular economy

Starbucks to switch to reusable packaging

“Creating this circular economy for plastics will be a challenging journey, but by signing the Global Commitment, Starbucks is joining forces with more … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Starbucks to switch to reusable packaging Starbucks to switch to reusable packaging

Italy welcomes bioeconomy, kisses agricultural runoff goodbye

And in relation to the circular economy, IIT researchers have developed bioplastic plant pots which, unlike plastic ones, are not thrown away when … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Italy welcomes bioeconomy, kisses agricultural runoff goodbye Italy welcomes bioeconomy, kisses agricultural runoff goodbye