BP to build plastic recycling factory
“It is an important stepping stone in enabling a stronger circular economy in the polyester industry and helping to reduce unmanaged plastic waste,” … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: BP to build plastic recycling factory BP to build plastic recycling factory
Unilever Commits to Waste-free World
Unilever Plc has announced new commitments to reduce plastic waste and help create a circular economy for plastics by 2025. The company also … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Unilever Commits to Waste-free World Unilever Commits to Waste-free World
Plastic pollution: A global problem with local solutions
One possible solution are circular economy businesses such as Loop, a new initiative of U.S-based company TerraCycle, which is piloting a new … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastic pollution: A global problem with local solutions Plastic pollution: A global problem with local solutions
Scotland plans to introduce charge for single-use cups
… Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said the proposal for the new legislation will be introduced in the forthcoming Circular Economy Bill. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Scotland plans to introduce charge for single-use cups Scotland plans to introduce charge for single-use cups
Ellen MacArthur Foundation pushes brand owners to use less virgin plastic
… a simplistic approach applying predominantly these two actions would not realize the desired shift towards a circular economy," the foundation said. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Ellen MacArthur Foundation pushes brand owners to use less virgin plastic Ellen MacArthur Foundation pushes brand owners to use less virgin plastic
Plastic import bans should “trigger investment” to increase recycling
Two EEA briefings provide an assessment of the role of plastic waste export in the circular economy and a snapshot of resource losses from waste … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastic import bans should “trigger investment” to increase recycling Plastic import bans should “trigger investment” to increase recycling
Tomra: ‘Now is the time for bold action’
'A circular economy for plastics is achievable and there is every reason to be optimistic about the future,' said Ranstrand. 'However, it requires … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Tomra: 'Now is the time for bold action' Tomra: 'Now is the time for bold action'
Deep dive into disrupting old business models with Stephen J. Wright
Stephen explains that “the circular economy works to disrupt business models by separating economic growth from the use of natural resources.”. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Deep dive into disrupting old business models with Stephen J. Wright Deep dive into disrupting old business models with Stephen J. Wright
Why It’s Important to Learn About the Circular Economy in Business School
Find out why the circular economy is such a hot topic in business schools right now. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Why It's Important to Learn About the Circular Economy in Business School Why It's Important to Learn About the Circular Economy in Business School
"To end plastic pollution, we first need to eliminate language pollution"
… passengers can exchange single-use plastic water bottles for metro tickets, claimed the project proved that the "circular economy is easy to do". Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: "To end plastic pollution, we first need to eliminate language pollution" "To end plastic pollution, we first need to eliminate language pollution"