Nature should be at the heart of the economy, say researchers
The plan emphasises the importance of a circular economy to help manage transport, land, food, health and industrial systems. The researchers set … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Nature should be at the heart of the economy, say researchers Nature should be at the heart of the economy, say researchers
Costa Rica Commits Together With 63 Countries to Put Wildlife and Climate at the Forefront of …
… for environmentally harmful activities, and begin the transition to sustainable food production systems and a circular economy in the next decade. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Costa Rica Commits Together With 63 Countries to Put Wildlife and Climate at the Forefront of … Costa Rica Commits Together With 63 Countries to Put Wildlife and […]
ENVIRONMENT: 11 tons of waste pollute Panama’s coastline hourly
… is one of the greatest challenges the country has in environmental conservation and emphasis should be placed on creating the circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: ENVIRONMENT: 11 tons of waste pollute Panama's coastline hourly ENVIRONMENT: 11 tons of waste pollute Panama's coastline hourly
Pandemic accelerates refinery shift from petrochemicals to renewables – analyst
“Pressure on virgin petrochemicals from recycling and the circular economy has created concerns about some of these mega investments. This is … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Pandemic accelerates refinery shift from petrochemicals to renewables – analyst Pandemic accelerates refinery shift from petrochemicals to renewables – analyst
Industry has known for decades that most plastic just can’t be recycled, says investigative journalist
While in a linear economy, things are made, used and then disposed of, a circular economy "keeps products and materials circulating within the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Industry has known for decades that most plastic just can't be recycled, says investigative journalist Industry has known for decades that most plastic just can't be recycled, […]
DOE to award more than $27M to 12 plastics recycling R&D projects
University of Delaware (Newark, DE) – Circular Economy of Composites enabled by TUFF Technology – DOE Funding: $2,499,983. Partners include … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: DOE to award more than M to 12 plastics recycling R&D projects DOE to award more than M to 12 plastics recycling R&D projects
Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability hand in hand with the Industrial Strategy
… digital technologies to boost innovation towards safe and sustainable products needed for climate neutrality and to support the Circular Economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability hand in hand with the Industrial Strategy Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability hand in hand with the Industrial Strategy
UN report shows financial institutions how to shift to more sustainable circular economies
Launched at UNEP FI's Global Roundtable 2020, Financing Circularity: Demystifying Finance for the Circular Economy outlines how financial … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UN report shows financial institutions how to shift to more sustainable circular economies UN report shows financial institutions how to shift to more sustainable circular economies
America’s Largest Solar-Panel Maker Leads the World in Panel Recycling–Recovering 95% of …
“So it is kind of a mandatory point for us to address the renewable-energy-circular-economy nexus today and not 20 years from now.” While current EU … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: America's Largest Solar-Panel Maker Leads the World in Panel Recycling–Recovering 95% of … America's Largest Solar-Panel Maker Leads the World in Panel Recycling–Recovering 95% of […]
NGOs and businesses call for UN treaty on plastic pollution
A binding global agreement that builds on the vision of a circular economy for plastic can ensure a unified international response to plastic pollution … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: NGOs and businesses call for UN treaty on plastic pollution NGOs and businesses call for UN treaty on plastic pollution