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Stepping into the Circular Economy

Soft goods in the outdoor industry has already learned that recycling can be good for business. For footwear, this begins now. The numbers at first … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Stepping into the Circular Economy Stepping into the Circular Economy

Waste, recycling, and climate change set to dominate Local Government’s national conference

… civil society and local government will on Tuesday 18 June explore the Australasian recycling label, ways to develop Australia's circular economy, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Waste, recycling, and climate change set to dominate Local Government's national conference Waste, recycling, and climate change set to dominate Local Government's national conference

A new zero waste hierarchy for the circular economy

Circular economy network Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) has developed a new waste management hierarchy that it says puts the focus on resources … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: A new zero waste hierarchy for the circular economy A new zero waste hierarchy for the circular economy

Three ways businesses can lead the transition to a low carbon economy

Circular economy approaches can offer greater value overall. For instance, companies can engage in the global plastic recycling market, which is … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Three ways businesses can lead the transition to a low carbon economy Three ways businesses can lead the transition to a low carbon economy

EU to stimulate regenerative economy, sustainable agriculture: commissioner

BUCHAREST, May 21 (Xinhua) — The European Commission (EC) needs to stimulate the regenerative, circular economy and to promote sustainable … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU to stimulate regenerative economy, sustainable agriculture: commissioner EU to stimulate regenerative economy, sustainable agriculture: commissioner

Whole Foods becomes 1st national grocer in US to ban plastic straws

We need fundamental commitments to work towards a circular economy. “It's good to see Whole Foods acknowledging its role in the plastic pollution … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Whole Foods becomes 1st national grocer in US to ban plastic straws Whole Foods becomes 1st national grocer in US to ban plastic straws

People recycle more if they know what recyclable waste becomes: Study

… also provides the source materials companies need for sustainable production of goods in a circular economy," concluded Karen Page Winterich, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: People recycle more if they know what recyclable waste becomes: Study People recycle more if they know what recyclable waste becomes: Study

Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds confirmed for England

… positive outcomes, not just on the environment but economically too,” commented Emma Burlow, Head of Circular Economy at Resource Futures. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds confirmed for England Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds confirmed for England

Irish drinks company to use 100 per cent recycled plastic in bottles

Deep RiverRock's investment in recycled PET supports the principles of a circular economy by keeping resources in use for as long as possible, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Irish drinks company to use 100 per cent recycled plastic in bottles Irish drinks company to use 100 per cent recycled plastic in bottles

Systemic Design for Circular Policy-making

The Retrace event will feature a line-up of expert speakers sharing their experience and expertise. Their speeches will give an insight into: alternative … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Systemic Design for Circular Policy-making Systemic Design for Circular Policy-making