FoodCloud, an innovative Irish food waste company, has won a prestigious European award for being a leading green start-up. Mairead McGuinness, MEP and Vice President of the European Parliament, has offered her congratulations for the company – previously earmarked for success by iconic …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Irish food sustainability start-up lands top EU award Irish food sustainability start-up lands top EU award

Our member companies have long been committed to supporting responsible business and I am happy to see them lead the way, implementing a low carbon, circular economy and sharing their experiences for the benefit of all." Alexandre Bompard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Carrefour, …
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2017 was a big year for the circular economy, with innovative new products, initiatives and tech tools popping up almost daily, and making it easier than every for corporates and consumers alike to engage in circularity. An initiative of the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders, …
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The German MEP Karl-Heinz Florenz has criticised Europe's environment ministers for their lack of ambition in the run-up to this year's final trilogue talks on the EU waste package which will take place this Sunday. "Ministers from all Member States were loud in their commitments to a Circular Economy, …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: MEP criticises EU members states' "awkward silence" MEP criticises EU members states' "awkward silence"

Brands who adopt clear and succinct package messaging will be rewarded as consumers prefer brands that embrace minimalism. Brands will be called to keep marine conservation at the forefront of packaging development and to anchor the circular economy for future generations. Contemporary …
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A new council environmental strategy could lead to job creation in the Derry area, it has been claimed. Derry is set to implement a Circular Economy/Zero Waste Strategy to help tackle green issues. The initiative was given the go-ahead by councillors at a meeting of Derry City and Strabane District …
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… knowledge among public officials and practitioners in developing NAMAs; project developers' experiences in designing relevant financial mechanisms; and the circular economy approach, which could help countries in achieving both mitigation targets and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: NAMA Update: NAMA Facility Launches Fifth Call, Future for NAMAs Explored at COP 23 NAMA Update: NAMA Facility Launches Fifth Call, Future for NAMAs Explored at COP 23

Conference highlights include a panel debate discussing finance strategies for successful project delivery, a review and discussion of where EFW stands in the circular economy, heat networks review and a session that will look at skills, training and diversity in the EfW industry. The event includes an …
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Recycling and The Circular Economy. Posted on: Wed 13 Dec 2017. Earlier in the year, Chinese authorities banned importation of 24 categories of waste. The effects of this is majorly rippling throughout the Australian recycling industry. How will Australian fix this? CEO of Waste Management …
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