19 Dec 2017 — Sustainability and the notion of a circular economy are high on both the industry and consumer radar, with “Mindful Choices” and “Going Full Circle” among Innova Market Insights' Top Ten Trends for 2018. One of the most important sustainability platforms relates to fish & seafood.
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The principles of the Circular Economy currently provide the rationale for a shift from a linear – disposal – model towards a circular value chain where natural waste is the main resource. In this context, new business models could be identified and developed to enable alternative use of organic waste …
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Organisers said the e-waste awareness initiatives, first of its kind in the country, comprise strategies like circular economy and inspiring the students and teachers alike to take actions in their daily lives. "We have designed a curriculum which enables development of teacher's competence and empowers …
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SBN's work on New Zealand's transition to a circular economy has received a vital boost. Fuji Xerox, 3R Group and Auckland Council have become Foundation Partners of the newly launched Circular Economy Accelerator. The announcement represents a significant investment in scaling and …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Big investment in NZ's circular economy announced. Big investment in NZ's circular economy announced.

Dutta's work dovetails well with the provincial government's 2016 Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (Bill 151) designed to create markets for recovered resources. “Waste is a resource looking for an opportunity,” says Dutta. “We need a more efficient way to turn waste into energy, and the …
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To reach the objective of a truly circular economy in Europe, and reap the full environmental and economic benefits of recycling, APEAL now urges Member States to invest in the necessary infrastructure so that the recycling targets can be met for all packaging materials. “The switch from a linear to …
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“At a time when resource scarcity and growing global population make positive change ever more urgent, the rapid innovation of safer, healthier materials offers one of the fastest routes to achieving a circular economy. The Fashion Positive Innovation Hub aims to accelerate this process for the fashion …
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As part of Circulate's collaboration with the Disruptive Innovation Festival, we're featuring insights from the lineup. You've got until 4th January to catch up on a treasure trove of videos on 21st Century Economics, the Future of Design and Age of Automation. Catch up on this session from Shyaam …
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The Resource Association (RA) has welcomed the agreement between the European Council and European Parliament on the circular economy package, although it has called for more progress on the methodology for calculating recycling rates. Chief executive Ray Georgeson congratulated the …
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