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How Retailers Can Thrive In The Era Of The “Conscious Consumer”

Conscious consumers care about the entire “circular economy''—evidence that brands and retailers are recycling textiles, fabrics and plastics, or that … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How Retailers Can Thrive In The Era Of The “Conscious Consumer” How Retailers Can Thrive In The Era Of The “Conscious Consumer”

Paper industry investing more in research for viable alternative uses for waste paper

“In line with the circular economy, we have to work together to develop new paper-based solutions to prevent valuable and usable fibre going to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Paper industry investing more in research for viable alternative uses for waste paper Paper industry investing more in research for viable alternative uses for waste paper

Recyclate – A New Lease on Life for Consumer Packaging?

A circular economy, including ambitious waste and recycling laws, will in fact be the number one priority of the “European Green Deal. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recyclate – A New Lease on Life for Consumer Packaging? Recyclate – A New Lease on Life for Consumer Packaging?

Food waste as raw material for 3D printed bioplastics

… of the most important pillars of the circular economy. We are transforming agrifood waste into a valuable raw material,” concludes Gonzalvo Bas. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Food waste as raw material for 3D printed bioplastics Food waste as raw material for 3D printed bioplastics

Government releases plastic waste briefing paper

The paper also mentions the EU ambitions on plastic waste, including the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy, as well as the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Government releases plastic waste briefing paper Government releases plastic waste briefing paper

Regulation and the Circular Economy: Can the US Turn the Tide on Plastic Pollution?

Chief among EU initiatives to promote recycling were EU targets introduced in 1994 and 2008 and later by the circular economy packages (2015). Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Regulation and the Circular Economy: Can the US Turn the Tide on Plastic Pollution? Regulation and the Circular Economy: Can the US Turn the Tide on Plastic […]

Fighting climate change the circular way

While climate talks at the government level are bogged down, companies and banks are moving ahead with new initiatives in the circular economy, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Fighting climate change the circular way Fighting climate change the circular way

Circular economy an imperative now

The circular economy seeks to eliminate all kind of wastes in the market, i.e. waste of resources where material/energy cannot be regenerated; … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular economy an imperative now Circular economy an imperative now

CRI tracks global deposit-return law momentum

… world opened its eyes to the tragedies of plastic pollution, launching a new era of environmental awareness and dedication to a circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: CRI tracks global deposit-return law momentum CRI tracks global deposit-return law momentum

Plan to create solar panel circular economy

A report from Arup has set out a roadmap for a circular economy in photovoltaic panels. Acknowledging that PV solar rooftop panels can provide a … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plan to create solar panel circular economy Plan to create solar panel circular economy