What are plastics and why do they matter? An explainer
Putting the concept of a circular economy into concrete action, though, will require the buy-in of stakeholders from all sides. Only through collaborative … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: What are plastics and why do they matter? An explainer What are plastics and why do they matter? An explainer
France to introduce anti-waste law to promote circular economy
France says no to waste. The French Senate has approved the “Loi Anti Gaspillage”, or the anti-waste law, to favour a circular economy. The law … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: France to introduce anti-waste law to promote circular economy France to introduce anti-waste law to promote circular economy
California’s 2019 legislative session offers positive strides on curbing waste
The biggest headlines have been reserved for the justified disappointment that California's landmark Circular Economy and Pollution Act (SB 54/AB … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: California's 2019 legislative session offers positive strides on curbing waste California's 2019 legislative session offers positive strides on curbing waste
Green projects in cities are the key to big finance
But cities also need to go further, by recognising the benefits of a circular economy that minimises waste. The 15 circular steps for cities, a guide from … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Green projects in cities are the key to big finance Green projects in cities are the key to big finance
100% Recyclable PE Detergent Pouch with Detachable Panels from Werner & Mertz
… project was Werner & Mertz's commitment to sustainability and its efforts toward creating packaging that fits the circular economy model. “We believe … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 100% Recyclable PE Detergent Pouch with Detachable Panels from Werner & Mertz 100% Recyclable PE Detergent Pouch with Detachable Panels from Werner & Mertz
Nestlé launches paper straws, cups to curb plastic use
The partnership aims to change the current “take-make-waste” economic model into a circular economy to address plastic pollution in Indonesia. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Nestlé launches paper straws, cups to curb plastic use Nestlé launches paper straws, cups to curb plastic use
Paper and biodegradable alternatives as bad as plastic says Greenpeace
Nestlé stated that "PET is a high value plastic that has the potential to achieve a circular economy model, and we are taking a number of actions to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Paper and biodegradable alternatives as bad as plastic says Greenpeace Paper and biodegradable alternatives as bad as plastic says Greenpeace
Circular economy transition could be complete by 2029
New research suggests that the global circular economy transition could be complete as early as 2029, as consumers and businesses increasingly … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular economy transition could be complete by 2029 Circular economy transition could be complete by 2029
No more ‘make, take and dispose’
A circular economy promotes the continual use of resources so there is much less waste in what we consume and produce. If we are to reach greater … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: No more 'make, take and dispose' No more 'make, take and dispose'
10 methods companies bet on to cut single-use plastic use
With a circular economy approach, Unilever plans to discard the take-make-dispose model and aims to make its packaging material 100 per cent … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 10 methods companies bet on to cut single-use plastic use 10 methods companies bet on to cut single-use plastic use