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Challenges and opportunities in release-liner market for pressure-sensitive labels addressed in …

The Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform (PCEP), founded by three plastics industry associations—EuPC, Plastics Europe and Plastics Recyclers Europe—had the opportunity to respond to environmental issues. Herman van Roost, Chairman of the Communications Group, detailed the group's joint …
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UK and Ireland regulatory chiefs pledge united approach

… who said: “Co-operation is the key to tackling the biggest challenges facing our environment and while each of our agencies already work very closely across a wide spectrum of regulation, today's meeting strengthens our approach and cements our commitment to creating a truly circular economy.
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Bechtel Podcast | Environmentally Safe Dredging & Circular Economy Practices

Bechtel Podcast | Environmentally Safe Dredging & Circular Economy Practices. by am Nguyen, Global Head of Sustainability. Nov 20, 2017 2:25 PM ET. Tweet This: .@Bechtel #Podcast: Environmentally Safe Dredging & #CircularEconomy Practices http://bit.ly/2zUpuZu #Build100 #SDGs #Australia.
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World's first circular-economy business park mimics nature to achieve sustainability

The Triango sustainable business park in Paris, designed by RAU Architects, SeARCH, and karres + brands, embraces the idea of a circular economy using inspiration from nature. The idea behind the proposal is to create facilities that can behave dynamically throughout their period of use and to use …
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Latest industry news

… Director of the FPA Martin Kersh, says; “As a matter of urgency the Government must work with industry to deliver a long term, sustainable solution that will enable the economy to thrive post Brexit, will reduce litter and waste and ensure the UK is fully equipped to take its place in the circular economy.”
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The sherpas climbing the cleantech mountain in China

“It's what China needs to address climate change, pollution and energy issues, so that's energy efficiency, electric vehicles including charging systems, waste – technologies that turn landfill into value – the circular economy… it's across the board.” Visit cambridgecleantech.org.uk. fb share · tweet.
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du Donates 120 Computers to Charity Schools in the UAE in Partnership With Dar Al Ber

Through our 'Equipment Donation Policy,' we consider our donations as a positive step forward in promoting a circular economy. We strive to support educational programmes internally and externally in order to educate the youth and develop future leaders of the UAE. In line with the 'Year of Giving', …
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Take circular fashion challenge today

It is deadline day for circular economy pioneers to pitch their solutions for creating a more sustainable London fashion industry. The Climate-KIC Circular Fashion Challenge will award two businesses with €10,000 each to take forward their ideas. And there are two challenges, with entrants encouraged …
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Water management is key as manufacturing costs rise

“For this particular facility, we reduced their COD by 99% and created biogas, which they were able to use as an electricity source within their facility,” ​said Shah. Solid waste produced through the AD plant is given to Arla's farmers for use as fertiliser, thus helping to contribute to the circular economy.
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