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Ikea is ditching single-use plastic by 2020

France has a roadmap for a circular economy that includes plans to recycle 100% of plastic by 2025. India has ambitious plans to ban single-use … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Ikea is ditching single-use plastic by 2020 Ikea is ditching single-use plastic by 2020

Netherlands poised for pilot test of recycled plastic paths

… of their working lives, they can be lifted out, replaced, and recycled again, becoming part of the more sustainable low-carbon “circular economy”. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Netherlands poised for pilot test of recycled plastic paths Netherlands poised for pilot test of recycled plastic paths

Ikea to phase out single-use plastic by 2020

Ball points to a growing interest in the circular economy, in which manufacturing involves recycled materials and waste is eliminated or reused … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Ikea to phase out single-use plastic by 2020 Ikea to phase out single-use plastic by 2020

Colgate-Palmolive Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Initiative

… Initiative, welcomes Colgate-Palmolive's announcement: "Great to see Colgate-Palmolive take a leading role in the transition to a circular economy … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Colgate-Palmolive Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Initiative Colgate-Palmolive Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Initiative

IKEA promises to eliminate single-use plastic by 2020

TORONTO — IKEA is promising to eliminate all single-use plastic products from its home furnishing range by 2020. The retail giant says that includes … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: IKEA promises to eliminate single-use plastic by 2020 IKEA promises to eliminate single-use plastic by 2020

Researchers strive to make solar energy sustainable

CIRCUSOL focuses on the development of business solutions, based on the circular economy for the battery module and solar installation industry. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Researchers strive to make solar energy sustainable Researchers strive to make solar energy sustainable

Printed wood to be “global turning point” for sustainable manufacturing

… revolutionise manufacturing by providing a cheap, renewable and biodegradable alternative to plastic, creating conditions for a circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Printed wood to be “global turning point” for sustainable manufacturing Printed wood to be “global turning point” for sustainable manufacturing

Zero Waste Scotland invest 1.7 million in Project Beacon

Zero Waste Scotland's Circular Economy Investment Fund supported by the Scottish Government and the European Regional Development Fund has … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Zero Waste Scotland invest 1.7 million in Project Beacon Zero Waste Scotland invest 1.7 million in Project Beacon

Fashion Positive PLUS increasing global collaboration

The group's mission is to accelerate the circular economy within the fashion industry identifying pre-competitive materials commonly used in textiles … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Fashion Positive PLUS increasing global collaboration Fashion Positive PLUS increasing global collaboration

India has the will, tech and people power to make its development green: GCNI

The event which saw discussions on circular economy, integrating human rights into sustainable business strategy, quality education, incorporating … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: India has the will, tech and people power to make its development green: GCNI India has the will, tech and people power to make its development green: GCNI