New alliance combatting environmental plastic waste
A circular economy is one in which resources are kept in use for as long as possible in order to minimise waste. Along with announcing the launch of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New alliance combatting environmental plastic waste New alliance combatting environmental plastic waste
Aquafil opens first US carpet recycling plant
“In a circular economy industry, we should manufacture everything with the end in mind,” Bonazzi says. David Oakey, the well-known carpet designer … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Aquafil opens first US carpet recycling plant Aquafil opens first US carpet recycling plant
Defining tomorrow’s food today
Another solution comes through the circular economy, according to Riadh Shaiek, a partner at Demeter who is in charge of investment projects related … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Defining tomorrow's food today Defining tomorrow's food today
Waste rates: the German recycling system failed to address the plastic waste
Wilts waste expert at the Wuppertal Institute for climate, environment and energy, and for the area of a circular economy. The failure shows itself … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Waste rates: the German recycling system failed to address the plastic waste Waste rates: the German recycling system failed to address the plastic waste
Plastics recycling rates set to triple by 2030: Borealis
London — Plastic recycling rates are likely to be three times higher by 2030 than current levels, Gunter Stephan, head of Circular Economy Solutions … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastics recycling rates set to triple by 2030: Borealis Plastics recycling rates set to triple by 2030: Borealis
Are we heading for a plastic-free world? – just-food FUTURES analysis
Current targets hint at a more circular economy for plastics packaging. That is, ensuring the material is maximised and disposed of effectively, rather … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Are we heading for a plastic-free world? – just-food FUTURES analysis Are we heading for a plastic-free world? – just-food FUTURES analysis
UK retail is leading the way on environmental solutions
British retailers also get a shout out for calling for the elimination of single-use plastics and supporting a move towards a circular economy. British retail … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UK retail is leading the way on environmental solutions UK retail is leading the way on environmental solutions
Aquafil opens first US carpet recycling plant
Trento, Italy-based Aquafil, a leading manufacturer of Nylon 6, opened its first U.S. carpet recycling facility in Phoenix, Arizona. More than 160 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Aquafil opens first US carpet recycling plant Aquafil opens first US carpet recycling plant
AptarGroup joins global effort to reuse plastics
… has mobilized over 250 signatories that are determined to start building a circular economy for plastic. Signatories of the Global Commitment include … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: AptarGroup joins global effort to reuse plastics AptarGroup joins global effort to reuse plastics
Watter Matters: Circles and cycles, Part 1
As an example, if the packaging industry demanded recycled material rather than raw, we'd have a “circular economy” with a ready market for the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Watter Matters: Circles and cycles, Part 1 Watter Matters: Circles and cycles, Part 1