“As the circular economy continues to grow, we also believe that demand for recycled materials will grow as well,” said Richard Roudeix, LyondellBasell's Senior Vice President. “This acquisition positions LyondellBasell to actively participate in the circular economy, marrying LyondellBasell's European …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: SUEZ partners with European plastics giant to boost production of recycled plastics SUEZ partners with European plastics giant to boost production of recycled plastics

Both companies are seeking to secure regulatory approval by the end of this year following completion of the transaction. Bob Patel, chief executive at Lyondellbasell and Jean-Louis Chaussade, chief executive at Suez, in a joint statement commented: “As the circular economy increases in prominence …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Suez and LyondellBasell agree joint recycling venture Suez and LyondellBasell agree joint recycling venture

This commitment has been welcomed by the waste and resources industry, with Ray Georgeson, Chief Executive of the Resource Association, commenting: “It is encouraging to see government now promoting the circular economy and greater resource productivity as important features of the Industrial …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular economy commitment in Industrial Strategy welcomed by industry Circular economy commitment in Industrial Strategy welcomed by industry

LyondellBasell senior vice president Richard Roudeix said: “As the circular economy continues to grow, we also believe that demand for recycled materials will grow as well. This acquisition positions LyondellBasell to actively participate in the circular economy, marrying LyondellBasell's European …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: SUEZ and LyondellBasell partner to drive production of plastics in Europe SUEZ and LyondellBasell partner to drive production of plastics in Europe

McCartney has been using materials such as vegetarian leather, organic cotton and regenerated cashmere in her collections, as well as spearheading a number of collaborative initiatives that embrace the concept of a circular economy. The brand has partnerships with recycling partners such as Econyl, …
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The government will invest a further £725 million over the next three years in the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, to be matched by private investment, to support these grand challenges. Amongst the mentioned objectives was the transformation of the construction sector, highlighted as one of the …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Industrial strategy commits United Kingdom to circular economy Industrial strategy commits United Kingdom to circular economy

There is a recognition that the traditional linear 'take, make, dispose' economy is no longer sustainable and that a transition to a more circular economy is needed, but the government will need to step back into policy making on waste and resources if that transition is to happen. Reducing business …
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The strategy also pledges support for the “circular economy”, raising productivity by using resources more efficiently, by promoting more recycling, …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UK puts cleaner construction at heart of industrial strategy UK puts cleaner construction at heart of industrial strategy

… resources are not just used but re-used ― is taking hold, says Antonia Gawel, head of the World Economic Forum's Circular Economy initiative.
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