Lenzing Partners With Country Road to Create Sustainable Jean
As Refibra is produced in the lyocell production process and reduces the need to extract additional raw materials, it is the firm's "solution for a circular economy." Brands and retailers are increasingly interested in adopting sustainable principles and processes to help reduce waste: The need for clothing … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Lenzing Partners With […]
Five winners of the first Plastics Recycling Awards Europe
… successful advances in plastics recycling,” said Ton Emans, awards judge and President of Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) and added that the entries were of a high standard and make a huge contribution towards conserving resources, reducing carbon dioxide and sustaining the circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Five winners of the first Plastics […]
You'll never guess what this coffee cup is made from
“The future for product design is all about the circular economy. By making products from used cups we create a demand and increase the value of the once worthless paper cup, which in turn creates enough profit for recycling firms to process the cups," explains Dan Dicker, managing director of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Do We Need Legislated Policies on Electronics to Develop a Circular Economy?
Depending on who is telling the story, different sets of data have been used to illustrate the magnitude of consumer electronics in our daily lives. From a waste perspective, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tracks only select products (computers, phones, TVs, printers, etc.), and the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Do We Need Legislated […]
Circular economy database launched
A new global database drawing on information from 60 countries has been launched to support the growth of the circular economy. Compiled by the Circular Economy Club (CEC), on the back of its international Mapping Week project the open-source database is designed to accelerate the impact of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular economy database […]
Canada's Low-Carbon Future Needs Chemistry Industry Solutions, CIAC Report Shows
The report also outlines chemistry's role in the circular economy and how the Canadian chemistry sector can become a world leader in low-intensity carbon chemical production through supportive policies. Read the full report: Chemistry: Essential to Canada's Transition to a Low-Carbon Energy Future. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Canada's Low-Carbon Future Needs Chemistry Industry Solutions, […]
Agilyx launches World's first commercial scale Polystyrene to Styrene oil Recycling Plant
The Agilyx begins commercial polystyrene recycling operations at their Tigard, Oregon. The opening of the plant was celebrated in the presence of high dignitaries that included Agilyx strategic partners in the new plastics circular economy, local government representatives, representatives from … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Agilyx launches World's first commercial scale Polystyrene to Styrene oil […]
Luxembourg first to break ground on its Expo pavilion
The design and architecture will focus on the issues related to resources, by relying on the principles of the circular economy and interconnection. It will illustrate Luxembourg's ambition, promoting the country's commitment to sustainable growth. The theme of the pavilion — 'Resourceful Luxembourg' … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Luxembourg first to break ground on its […]
Profit from Sustainability
Keynote speakers include John Henry Looney, who has more than 30 years' experience in delivering environmental and sustainability projects, and Stefano Pascucci, professor in sustainability and circular economy at the University of Exeter Business School. For full details of the event and to book a … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Profit from Sustainability Profit from […]
Know Your Flood Risk and Landmark Information longlisted for the 2017 Responsible Business …
From community engagement to employment, diversity and the circular economy, we offer expert advice and specialist resources, driving best practice by convening, sharing learning and recognising great performance across our influential Network. www.bitc.org.uk. About Know Your Flood Risk: Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Know Your Flood Risk and Landmark Information longlisted for the 2017 Responsible […]