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Global market for bioplastics to grow by 20%

This share is predicted to grow to up to 25% by 2022, with the European Commission's commitment to the transition to a circular economy model expected to accelerate the momentum of growth and development of the bioplastics industry in Europe. The land used to grow the renewable feedstock for the …
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Lenzing AG And DL1961 Announce The Next Generation In Denim

Thus Refibra™ fibers have initiated an important step towards circular economy for textiles by re-using a certain proportion of cotton scraps. What's groundbreaking about Refibra™ fibers is that it combines both advantages – the recycling of cotton scraps and an innovative sustainable production …
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Rubicon Global Hires Elaine Richards as New President

“Elaine's extensive experience in the technology space and unparalleled track record in customer service, retention, and growth make her the perfect addition to our executive leadership team as we continue to drive the circular economy to Main Street America.” “The timing of Elaine joining us couldn't …
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Global bioplastics output to rise to 2.44mm tonnes by 2022 – trade group

“The transition to a low-carbon and circular economy, stronger policy support for the bioeconomy, and an increased consumer awareness for sustainable products and packaging are driving the expansion.” Around 56% of the bioplastics global production capacity in 2017 was bas biobased, …
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Danish eco-village a model for sustainable energy

Permatopia, a new, visionary combination of residences and farm, just south of Copenhagen in Karise Denmark, is currently being built. Here 90 terraced houses, a farm and utilities are arising – designed according to “Permaculture” principles: renewable energy, circular economy and self-sufficiency.
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Less than one in three young people in the UK recycle plastics, survey finds

A survey of consumers in the UK, Germany and Poland has found a lack of awareness amongst young people in the 18-24 age group. The survey, commissioned by PlasticsEurope and RECOUP, asked over 4,100 participants from the UK, Germany and Poland about their recycling habits and …
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Some crumbs of comfort in Industrial Strategy

Waste and resource sector expert Gev Eduljee, formerly with Suez UK, takes a first look at the Industrial Strategy released this week and finds a little comfort in its reference to resources. The Government's industrial strategy green paper published earlier this year threw a bone to our sector with brief …
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H&M & Nike Support Stella McCartney's Campaign To Reduce Fashion Waste

Last night at London's Victoria & Albert Museum, designer Stella McCartney and Dame Ellen MacArthur co-hosted the launch of a sustainability report that sets out a new vision for the fashion industry. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Circular Fibres Initiative Report, A New Textiles Economy: …
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