IOC plans to ditch single-use plastics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has pledged to get rid of singe-use plastics at its global events. It made the announcement it is joining the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: IOC plans to ditch single-use plastics IOC plans to ditch single-use plastics
New record for cans recycling
Trade body European Aluminium said this rate was well above the future EU circular economy recycling target of 65% for all packaging. The figures … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New record for cans recycling New record for cans recycling
GPI champions carton sustainability with MEP visit
The Member of European Parliament toured the site to learn more about how the industry is helping to drive a circular economy and deliver stand-out … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: GPI champions carton sustainability with MEP visit GPI champions carton sustainability with MEP visit
Recycled plastic could supply 71 per cent of UK demand, new report finds
The report, released today (14 June) by Green Alliance for business group the Circular Economy Task Force and focusing on plastics, steel and critical … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recycled plastic could supply 71 per cent of UK demand, new report finds Recycled plastic could supply 71 per cent of UK demand, new report finds
European Parliament agree on new energy-from-waste provisions and prioritises separate …
ZWE development coordinator added: “Such a requirement is not aligned with the strategic goals of the EU Plastics Strategy and the Circular Economy … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: European Parliament agree on new energy-from-waste provisions and prioritises separate … European Parliament agree on new energy-from-waste provisions and prioritises separate …
Recyclers' 'dirty' little secret
The innovative collaboration is aimed at finding a circular economy solution that addresses both reef destruction and plastic pollution. Renewlogy has … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recyclers' 'dirty' little secret Recyclers' 'dirty' little secret
Polystyvert raises $11 million to recycle polystyrene with a low carbon footprint
“The innovative technology developed by Polystyvert will revolutionize the polystyrene industry by creating a circular economy while solving a major … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Polystyvert raises million to recycle polystyrene with a low carbon footprint Polystyvert raises million to recycle polystyrene with a low carbon footprint
Textile industry will adopt less hazardous materials, report says
… of textiles apparel products; and; textile and apparel brands and retailers adopting the circular economy language, concepts and frameworks. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Textile industry will adopt less hazardous materials, report says Textile industry will adopt less hazardous materials, report says
EU policy must improve chemical content information, say NGOs
To establish a successful circular economy in the EU, the European Commission must ensure that its plans for a product policy framework help … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU policy must improve chemical content information, say NGOs EU policy must improve chemical content information, say NGOs
Finland seeks higher prices for carbon to battle climate change
Circular economy was one of the leading themes of the summit organized by the Finnish public think tank Sitra, the Finnish Climate Change Panel and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Finland seeks higher prices for carbon to battle climate change Finland seeks higher prices for carbon to battle climate change