Kp FCP has 100000 rPET milestone in sight
The packaging manufacturer purchased more than 98,000-tonnes of post-consumer recycled PET (rPET) for use in its packaging solutions in the 12 months to June 2017. The extended capabilities and geographical reach created by the division's growth strategy means that the 100,000-tonnes mark … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Kp FCP has 100000 rPET milestone in sight […]
Securing food and water security ahead of drought in remote communities in the North Pacific
In his opening remarks, the Team Leader, Climate Change, Energy, and Circular Economy, Delegation of the European Union for the Pacific, Mr Adrian Nicolae, emphasized the EU's support for the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific. “The EU encourages the North Pacific countries to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Securing food and water security […]
UNIDO sustainable development goals
Moreover, responsible consumption and production are also one of the key agenda which promote green industries, efficient resource management, cleaner production and drawing of sustainable policies in industrial production and consumption with the circular economy approach. Besides this, due to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UNIDO sustainable development goals UNIDO sustainable development goals
Breakthrough polymer could lead to infinitely recyclable plastic
… of a future in which new, green plastics, rather than surviving in landfills and oceans for millions of years, can be simply placed in a reactor and, in chemical parlance, de-polymerized to recover their value – not possible for today's petroleum plastics, and making the plastics part of the circular economy. Source: Circular Economy […]
How yoghurt tubs and milk bottles can make you money
"We need a broader strategy for a circular economy for Australia." Amid the uncertainty, Ms Enoch said the State Government was "working on a suite of initiatives" that address waste issues and reduce the amount of plastic pollution. She said the Container Refund Scheme, which will be rolled out on … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
An exchange to listen to you better without spending more
“It's a very strong trend that is happening in Latin America: sustainability or circular economy,” says Freire. “If you do not leave your old car lying on the street when you change it, why not 'recirculate' the cell phone?” The other two pillars of Trocafone are responsible consumption and social consumption, … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Plastic fantastic: turning caps into desks
“Similarly, the manufacture of these desks from recycled bottle tops and labels demonstrates that, when there is an end-use for recycled plastic, we can ensure it is kept out of our environment and within the circular economy.” African Marine Waste Network director Dr Tony Ribbink said he was heartened … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastic […]
Our View: Waste management fiasco could have been avoided
While the burying of treated waste is acceptable for now, from 2020 the EU has set high recycling targets as part of the drive for a circular economy. Under the circumstances, it seemed rather stupid that the Pentakomo treatment plant, which only started operating last November, is burying its treated … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Perspective: New Efforts in Sustainability
Some people eschew sustainability in the name of sterility and patient safety, but there are many working passionately toward a circular economy. (While the efforts are garnering more and more attention, it should be noted that some people have been dedicated to this cause for years.) It's not a simple … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Govanhill set for new upcycling retail store
… design to create a shop worthy of featuring in some of the most forward thinking interior magazine pages. The store will now provide an opportunity to trail various micro manufacturing models and build a local workforce, raise Govanhill's profile and economy as well as develop circular economy model … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Govanhill […]