Airports told to stop using millions of plastic bags at security and find sustainable alternatives
… Society said that while the move to compostable bags was “encouraging” it was "imperative” that the UK becomes a “circular economy”. “The best … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Airports told to stop using millions of plastic bags at security and find sustainable alternatives Airports told to stop using millions of plastic bags at security […]
Consumers confused by distinction between biobased and biodegradable plastics
… make and waste' unless companies offer a more seamless transition toward the 'circular economy,'” said the report, “Learning from consumers: How … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Consumers confused by distinction between biobased and biodegradable plastics Consumers confused by distinction between biobased and biodegradable plastics
5 retail tech trends you need to know in the new decade
In 2020, we will see more retailers join the circular economy: a system predicated on eliminating waste by reusing and recycling resources. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 5 retail tech trends you need to know in the new decade 5 retail tech trends you need to know in the new decade
This new sugar substitute is made from food waste
… a Netherlands company focused on reusing and recycling waste, with the goal of establishing a circular economy in the city of Rotterdam by 2030. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: This new sugar substitute is made from food waste This new sugar substitute is made from food waste
Meet the top 9 European startups working towards a greener future
In order for the circular economy to actually work, there needs to be consumer trust in the recycled products people buy. This is where Refurbed … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Meet the top 9 European startups working towards a greener future Meet the top 9 European startups working towards a greener future
Keep America Beautiful and the National Recycling Coalition Host Joint Recycling Market …
“Innovation and partnership are critical to provide solutions that improve our recycling infrastructure in our pursuit of creating a circular economy. We're … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Keep America Beautiful and the National Recycling Coalition Host Joint Recycling Market … Keep America Beautiful and the National Recycling Coalition Host Joint Recycling Market …
Berry Global, Georgia-Pacific Recycling announce partnership
… domestic recovery of plastics in support of the transition toward a more circular economy, Berry Global reports in a news release on the partnership. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Berry Global, Georgia-Pacific Recycling announce partnership Berry Global, Georgia-Pacific Recycling announce partnership
How Patagonia became the ‘grand experiment’ of sustainable business
One of the other areas Patagonia has been seen as a trailblazer on is the circular economy. Can you give us an overview on what you are doing with … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How Patagonia became the 'grand experiment' of sustainable business How Patagonia became the 'grand experiment' of sustainable business
Glass Recycling a Smashing Success
Glass collected in Virginia and recycled into glass bottles in Virginia closes the loop on the circular economy, a goal of sustainable communities. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Glass Recycling a Smashing Success Glass Recycling a Smashing Success
Rethinking chemistry for a circular economy
As an important contribution to a sustainable future, chemistry and its products must be adapted to a circular economy (CE)—a system aimed at … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Rethinking chemistry for a circular economy Rethinking chemistry for a circular economy