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Ben Cooper-Woolley and the impact of blockchain technology on the built environment

This ledger of transactions could also enable a much more trustworthy circular economy to function, with an accurate and verifiable record of how previous materials or objects were previously used, by whom and for what purpose. What is the connection between blockchain and cryptocurrencies?
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EU countries reporting highest recycling rates challenged by new resesarch

Stéphane Arditi, Policy Manager on Circular Economy, Products and Waste for EEB underlined: “This kind of ground-breaking research tells us what EU countries really need to do to achieve higher recycling rates, which require proper collection and recycling of biowaste. It also tells in a truly circular …
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New packaging consultancy launched in UK

“It's quite clear there is a lack of understanding in some areas of the packaging industry about how we can truly address circular economy needs,” said Nicholas. “Whilst there is significant attention on plastics and the environment at the moment in the media, we generally need to be doing a better job of …
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New research challenges countries reporting highest recycling rates

“This kind of ground-breaking research tells us what EU countries really need to do to achieve higher recycling rates, which require proper collection and recycling of biowaste. It also tells in a truly circular economy there can be no room for incineration of valuable resources that could instead be actually …
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Countries Reporting Highest Recycling Rates Challenged By New Research

Stéphane Arditi, policy manager on circular economy, products and waste for EEB said: “This kind of ground-breaking research tells us what EU countries really need to do to achieve higher recycling rates, which require proper collection and recycling of biowaste. “It also tells in a truly circular economy …
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Dairy processing waste to protein rich duckweed

​It is funded by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which has a massive interest in the circular economy. ​. "The trigger was the end of the milk quota and the local dairy industry beefing up production."​​. Ireland, one of the world's biggest dairy product exporters, has increased milk …
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GreenMantra Technologies® Selected for Exclusive "Tech For Tomorrow" Event at One Planet …

"Our unique technology is helping to create a circular economy for plastics, where plastic waste is reused to produce new, valuable materials rather than discarded." The Tech for Tomorrow event is taking place at Station F, the world's largest business and technology campus for start-up companies, …
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Packaging veteran launches consultancy firm

Launched last month, Packaging Oracle is Nicholas' latest project since leaving Müller in June and will address the need to make packaging work for a circular economy, reducing waste and promoting reuse. Formerly an advisor for resource efficiency group Wrap, Nicholas has kicked off her new …
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Trending: Improved Resource Efficiency Signals Major Win for Circularity in Fashion, Carpet, Steel

Finally, ArcelorMittal, the world's leading integrated steel and mining company, has been commended by The Circulars, the most prestigious award program for the circular economy, for its leadership and innovation in applying circular economy principles to its business models. The company is in the …
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"Our 144000 employees come to work every day with a passion for green growth": Xavier Houot …

“On our side, our 2030 carbon neutrality goal, for our extended supply chain, will be met through sustained aggressive eco-design, strong circular economy innovations, renewable electricity adoption, sustained growth of services revenues, sustained innovation on energy efficiency technologies, and, …
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