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From e-waste to bling

… products by end of the decade. In a bid to make the 2020 Olympics in Japan, the circular economy games, the organisers are also utilising e-waste, by recycling discarded or obsolete electronic devices donated by the public, into the gold, silver and bronze medals that will be awarded to the athletes.
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Top six environmental initiatives that could save your business money

The concept of the circular economy requires movement from a linear order of production (use then disposal) to a model that emphasises recycling and reusing products as much as possible. General Motors has proven the commercial benefit of such a move, claiming to generate $1bn in annual …
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iQor's SVP of Global Supply Chain and Chief Sustainability Officer Jimmy Rodriguez Elected to …

“His sustainability efforts at iQor have been significant and expand far beyond our company, helping our clients—some of the biggest technology brands in the world—meet their sustainability goals and practice the concepts of the circular economy.” As the world's largest product support company, iQor …
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Suez invests in ETIA Group to support production of energy from waste

These investments fit in perfectly with the strategy of SUEZ, a key player in the circular economy. They allow the Group to expand its production of green, decentralised energy by developing new ways of recovering collected and transformed waste. Loïc Voisin , Senior VP Group Innovation, Marketing …
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Unwrapping the plastic bag policy switch

More positive remarks about the principles of the circular economy (although she is wary of the name) are evidence of that. She has also engaged more with the industry, as her speeches at Larac and the CIWM inauguration dinner in the autumn showed. As Suez chief exec David Palmer-Jones has …
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Circular Economy and sustainable Management, Master Program

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EU Commissioner Karmenu Vella: Every year 400000 in Europe die prematurely due to poor air …

The work programme in the field of environment for the next year and circular economy are among the most important issues during the Bulgarian presidency of the Council of the EU. Vella said the presidency could give a new impetus to circular economy. On January 16, the Commission will present a …
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The RealReal Launches Modern Commerce Solution to Scale Fast Moving Business Needs

… US cities that offer free fine jewelry and watch valuations from certified gemologists. White glove consignment service is available in every major city. The RealReal is a leader in the circular economy and an innovator in sustainable luxury. To learn more about The RealReal, visit www.therealreal.com.
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The latte levy: industry reactions to 25p charge proposal

Chris Stemman, Executive Director of the British Coffee Association, said “Long term sustainability and driving a circular economy are of paramount importance to the UK coffee industry and we welcome the EAC report in its reduce, reuse and recycle initiatives, particularly those that drive innovation of …
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Nikki Reed Launches Jewelry Line with Husband Ian Somerhalder's Support!

“Showing us all that we don't need to mine for gold in destructive ways when companies like Bayou and Dell reuse and repurpose through innovation, creating a circular economy.” “This is called leadership in sustainability and I'm so freaking proud of my wife, @bayouwithlove and @dell for the endless …
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