Textiles conference urges environmental caution
The two-day event included presentations from leading experts on subjects that included biomimicry – the development of environmentally-friendly textiles inspired by nature – plus digital design, artificial intelligence and the circular economy, which aims to ensure that textiles manufacturing makes no … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Textiles conference urges environmental caution Textiles conference urges environmental […]
Foodservice action plan on plastic
“It is, we believe, far better to drive the circular economy through recovery and recycling. “Of course, we absolutely agree with the Government on the need to reduce litter – be it in oceans or on land – and we are committed to find solutions to help achieve this. “But at the same time we […]
First Plastics Recycling Awards winners announced at Plastics Recycling Show in Amsterdam
They are making a huge contribution towards conserving resources, reducing carbon dioxide and sustaining the circular economy.” The winners received a trophy designed and made by the Better Future Factory. The base is 3D printed from recycled ABS plastic car dashboards and the multi-colour top … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: First Plastics Recycling Awards winners […]
Boston Tea Party cup ban 'unnecessary', says PCRRG
… collection points in coffee shops all over the country. We've also increased the number of waste collection partners who recover used paper cups and directed them to one of the four cup reprocessing plants in the UK. This circular economy model benefits both the consumer and industry as a whole.”. Source: Circular Economy News […]
US-China trade war won't affect smartphones immediately. Unless …
It has created a circular economy where all of its stakeholders, OEMs, operators, retailers, insurance companies and the environment all benefit. But its ability to return value is impacted by the price points of new devices and consumer willingness to enter into an upgrade process every 18-24 months. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: US-China trade […]
New factory in NJ will keep unrecyclable glass out of landfills
“We think of ourselves as closing the loop and really contributing to the circular economy. We believe the landfills should be preserved for things that actually are garbage.” He said in addition to bringing crushed glass to his facility by truck from all over the Northeast, it may also be shipped via train. Source: Circular […]
Why Thanos Sucks At Sustainability
WARNING: Spoilers ahead for Avengers Infinity War (and the future of humanity). The new Avengers movie opens with an ageing playboy (and ex-arms-dealer) convincing his girlfriend they should have a child. Tony Stark's broodiness turns out to be a controversial move, not only due to his … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Why Thanos Sucks At […]
Chemistry sector positioned to provide low-carbon products: report
… says is thanks to a commitment to innovation from industry and support from government. Chemistry is the 4th largest manufacturing sector in Canada, directly responsible for 87,000 jobs and supporting another 525,000 jobs, and the report says it has an important role to play in the circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Chemistry […]
Jackie Chan Highlights Circular Economy 'Green Hero' Arthur Huang in New Documentary
On April 21st, at the Palace Cinema in Raffles City, Changning, Shanghai, I attended the premiere of the first of a three-part documentary series, “Jackie Chan's Green Heroes” — a joint project by the action movie star, National Geographic Partners LLC and Buick — which captures stories of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Jackie Chan […]
SIPA to showcase improved ISBM system at NPE2018
Given global interest in the “circular economy,” SIPA will be talking about PET bottle recycling, highlighting XTREME Renew, the system it co-developed with recycling technology specialist EREMA. The system allows the direct processing of PET flakes from post-consumer recycled bottles into food … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: SIPA to showcase improved ISBM system at NPE2018 […]