This includes designing our products and packaging to underpin the creation of a circular economy in the markets we serve. By 2022 all M&S product packaging in the UK that could end up with our customers will be not only 'recyclable', but 'widely recycled'. To achieve this, we will actively collaborate …
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The EIB loan backs Cramo's European growth strategy and commitment to a circular economy. It will support the company's innovative business model, and help to improve the performance and environmental impact of its fleet in 2018. The EU and EIB consider equipment rental business as an …
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Cramo and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a EUR 50 million long-term loan agreement to back Cramo's European growth strategy and commitment to circular economy. The agreement was made possible by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the central pillar of the …
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Funded by the City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP) has been shortlisted as a finalist for The Circulars, a global circular economy award initiative held by the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders.
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The European circular economy is making huge strides thanks to a strong culture of collaboration. And a major conference in Brussels next February will shine a spotlight on the progress being made across the continent. With more than 50% of the actions agreed in the 2015 EU Circular Economy …
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The circular economy is currently part of the European Commission's agenda for jobs, growth and investment, which are important themes of the Semester. Against this background, this paper assesses the extent to which the European Semester genuinely takes the circular economy into account in its …
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While PIN flame retardants are not under legislatory pressure, other flame retardant substances are, and another issue might be Circular Economy since recycling plays a more important role in the regulatory process, Salemis explained. As many flame retardants are tailored to the need of one …
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Circular economy thinking has gained increased international attention in recent years. The new standard aims to clarify key issues about the circular economy and its growing business relevance, while providing guidance on how to Jun 2, 2017 A new standard for the 'circular economy' has been …
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Based out of Longyearbyen, a town of 2,500 that's located on Svalbard, Norway's archipelago of islands (yes, the same place with the so-called doomsday seed vault), Vidmar is experimenting with innovative ways to grow fresh food and creating a "circular economy" in a rugged, cold place that is dark …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Polar Permaculture grows fresh food in one of the coldest, darkest regions on Earth (Video) Polar Permaculture grows fresh food in one of the coldest, darkest regions on Earth (Video)