China’s ban on plastics and its effect on the US economy
“The future should hold a lot of great innovation as cities across the U.S. start working on the circular economy approach,” Johnson said. “This means … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: China's ban on plastics and its effect on the US economy China's ban on plastics and its effect on the US economy
California passes bills that call for 75% reduction in single-use plastics by 2030
The SB-54 California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act was introduced by Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica). Specifically, the bill … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: California passes bills that call for 75% reduction in single-use plastics by 2030 California passes bills that call for 75% reduction in single-use plastics by 2030
End of Waste Foundation’s new blockchain recycling concept starts with glass
“For me diversion from landfill is not export to another landfill, it's about reusing the materials and really creating a circular economy," said Georgescu, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: End of Waste Foundation's new blockchain recycling concept starts with glass End of Waste Foundation's new blockchain recycling concept starts with glass
Study: Biodegradable bags survive soil and water for years
This points to the value of continuing study into creating a circular economy system where product packaging is aligned with infrastructure capabilities … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Study: Biodegradable bags survive soil and water for years Study: Biodegradable bags survive soil and water for years
Six Times More Plastic Waste is Burned in US than is Recycled
An engineer explains why recycling is busted in America. After writing How the plastics industry is hijacking the circular economy, engineer Jan Dell, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Six Times More Plastic Waste is Burned in US than is Recycled Six Times More Plastic Waste is Burned in US than is Recycled
A Plastic-Littered World
Efforts are underway to create a collection infrastructure and establish a circular economy that reuses and recycles plastic. Research indicates single … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: A Plastic-Littered World A Plastic-Littered World
Chemical Recycling of Plastic: Waste No More?
When it comes to the circular economy transition, plastics recycling is as much of a challenge as an opportunity. Could chemical recycling make the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Chemical Recycling of Plastic: Waste No More? Chemical Recycling of Plastic: Waste No More?
Unilever boosts recycled content, sustainability targets
"These Unilever initiatives are important steps, but we can't create a circular economy for plastic packing in isolation," Sourry said in the statement. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Unilever boosts recycled content, sustainability targets Unilever boosts recycled content, sustainability targets
In an Open Letter, Amazon Employees Call on Bezos to Address Climate Change
… ship[ping] in own container, our network of solar and wind farms, solar on our fulfillment center rooftops, investments in the circular economy with the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: In an Open Letter, Amazon Employees Call on Bezos to Address Climate Change In an Open Letter, Amazon Employees Call on Bezos to Address Climate […]
Circular Economy in Cities
Arup has become a knowledge partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Circular Economy in Cities initiative, a suite of online resources created … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular Economy in Cities Circular Economy in Cities