Environmentalist harps on upcycling activities to reduce plastic pollution
A circular economy ensures resources are maintained within the economy even when a product has attained the end of its life so that they can be used … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Environmentalist harps on upcycling activities to reduce plastic pollution Environmentalist harps on upcycling activities to reduce plastic pollution
Plastic’s toxic additives and the circular economy
Plastic's toxic additives and the circular economy. The issue of toxic additives in plastics is a pressing one. This report investigates the challenges and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastic's toxic additives and the circular economy Plastic's toxic additives and the circular economy
Watch again: Re-thinking Materials and Circular Economy
In this webinar we explored ecological and circular economy principles, and how they can transform the way we use sustainable design and material … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Watch again: Re-thinking Materials and Circular Economy Watch again: Re-thinking Materials and Circular Economy
California’s 50% recycled content goal: Ambitious – but obtainable, say Coca-Cola, Nestlé, KDP
… develop the domestic market for recycled materials and move the state towards a circular economy, reducing dependence on oil and virgin plastics. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: California's 50% recycled content goal: Ambitious – but obtainable, say Coca-Cola, Nestlé, KDP California's 50% recycled content goal: Ambitious – but obtainable, say Coca-Cola, Nestlé, KDP
The age of waste: five designers modelling a ‘circular economy‘
Now, a new circular economy proposes something more sustainable. One of its key tenets is the notion of keeping materials in use. In a linear model, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The age of waste: five designers modelling a 'circular economy' The age of waste: five designers modelling a 'circular economy'
How Germany and Costa Rica are putting nature at the heart of their recoveries
“In Germany, many good jobs have already been created in renewable energy, the circular economy and environmental technology. And this trend is … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How Germany and Costa Rica are putting nature at the heart of their recoveries How Germany and Costa Rica are putting nature at the heart of their recoveries
Ramaphosa calls for climate-friendly agriculture, sustainable food production at UN meeting
… away from economic models that valued growth for growth's sake towards a “circular economy”, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Ramaphosa calls for climate-friendly agriculture, sustainable food production at UN meeting Ramaphosa calls for climate-friendly agriculture, sustainable food production at UN meeting
“Oyster mushrooms, the steak of mushrooms, and grown on coffee grounds”
They collect it from their clients and, so, we involve logistics in this circular economy." "We opted for this medium, not only because it's suitable for this … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: “Oyster mushrooms, the steak of mushrooms, and grown on coffee grounds” “Oyster mushrooms, the steak of mushrooms, and grown on coffee grounds”
Africa: Circular Economy – Moving Africa Towards Environmental Sustainability
A circular economy presents a shift away from the current linear take-make-waste extractive systems by designing waste out of the process. Products … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Africa: Circular Economy – Moving Africa Towards Environmental Sustainability Africa: Circular Economy – Moving Africa Towards Environmental Sustainability
Waste management: Experts advise adoption of circular economy model
Naija247news reports that the webinar had as its theme: “How Circular Economy Drives Sustainable Development”. The experts also called for a switch … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Waste management: Experts advise adoption of circular economy model Waste management: Experts advise adoption of circular economy model