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Why championing recycling can help to combat climate change

According to a study by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and the European Climate Foundation, an improved circular economy is crucial in achieving … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Why championing recycling can help to combat climate change Why championing recycling can help to combat climate change

Recycling, reuse, and circular economy

Recycling, reuse, and circular economy: a challenge for ecotoxicological research. Authors. Slaveykova, Vera. Couture, Patrice. Duquesne, Sabine. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recycling, reuse, and circular economy Recycling, reuse, and circular economy

China’s ban on plastics and its effect on the US economy

“The future should hold a lot of great innovation as cities across the U.S. start working on the circular economy approach,” Johnson said. “This means … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: China's ban on plastics and its effect on the US economy China's ban on plastics and its effect on the US economy

California passes bills that call for 75% reduction in single-use plastics by 2030

The SB-54 California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act was introduced by Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica). Specifically, the bill … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: California passes bills that call for 75% reduction in single-use plastics by 2030 California passes bills that call for 75% reduction in single-use plastics by 2030

End of Waste Foundation’s new blockchain recycling concept starts with glass

“For me diversion from landfill is not export to another landfill, it's about reusing the materials and really creating a circular economy," said Georgescu, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: End of Waste Foundation's new blockchain recycling concept starts with glass End of Waste Foundation's new blockchain recycling concept starts with glass

Study: Biodegradable bags survive soil and water for years

This points to the value of continuing study into creating a circular economy system where product packaging is aligned with infrastructure capabilities … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Study: Biodegradable bags survive soil and water for years Study: Biodegradable bags survive soil and water for years

Six Times More Plastic Waste is Burned in US than is Recycled

An engineer explains why recycling is busted in America. After writing How the plastics industry is hijacking the circular economy, engineer Jan Dell, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Six Times More Plastic Waste is Burned in US than is Recycled Six Times More Plastic Waste is Burned in US than is Recycled

A Plastic-Littered World

Efforts are underway to create a collection infrastructure and establish a circular economy that reuses and recycles plastic. Research indicates single … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: A Plastic-Littered World A Plastic-Littered World

Chemical Recycling of Plastic: Waste No More?

When it comes to the circular economy transition, plastics recycling is as much of a challenge as an opportunity. Could chemical recycling make the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Chemical Recycling of Plastic: Waste No More? Chemical Recycling of Plastic: Waste No More?

Unilever boosts recycled content, sustainability targets

"These Unilever initiatives are important steps, but we can't create a circular economy for plastic packing in isolation," Sourry said in the statement. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Unilever boosts recycled content, sustainability targets Unilever boosts recycled content, sustainability targets