Premier Lai touts 10-year development plan for Taiwan's science parks
Other areas of focus in the development plan include advancing international exchanges, boosting the functionality of the parks, promoting circular economy practices, and strengthening energy storage and conservation, the ministry said. Taiwan's three science parks have generated increasing returns … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Premier Lai touts 10-year development plan for Taiwan's science parks Premier […]
Returnable packaging must do the supply chain rounds
But introducing a circular economy RTP system requires just as much behaviour change – the only real difference is that we do not really have to worry about the consumer element of the equation. Arguably, the closed-loop system is the most important element of any RTP scheme. There must be … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Constant research to improve biopolymers
It involves a dedicated facility where young researchers are given the opportunity to gain practical experience with developments in the field of the circular economy. Suurmeijer says: “A lot of research is going on in the Netherlands in the field of biopolymers. Orgaworld is closely involved, particularly in … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Constant research […]
Move over composting…
In Scotland, a circular economy (CE) is a priority of the Government. Its National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology (IB) outlines the country's ambition to transform the competitiveness and sustainability of multiple industries through the use of IB. The plan aims to grow IB turnover in Scotland to £900m by … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Move […]
Germany's giant show
The modern circular economy (CE) will be one of the major topics under discussion at IFAT 2018. The following questions will be covered: How can waste products be avoided? How can secondary raw materials be used more in the circular economy? And what types of technology will be needed to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Good as new: Perfect vintage finds to mark Fashion Revolution Week
To mark Fashion Revolution Week, our original vintage fashion shoot illustrates how we can embrace the latest 'trends' whilst supporting sustainability, engaging in a circular economy and achieving a look completely unique to the wearer. Blue and green long square earrings, Jean Cronin €88. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Good as new: Perfect vintage finds […]
More than 40 UK companies pledge to cut plastic pollution
Together we can transition to a circular economy, find alternative solutions and keep plastics out of the ocean. pic.twitter.com/VBiKcgc2sr. — Unilever UK & IRE (@UnileverUKI) April 26, 2018. Food and drink manufacturers and retailers around the world are under pressure to act on plastic waste given … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: More than 40 UK […]
Wastes Management
We understand that sustainability and circular economy objectives must also make business sense. That is why we follow a process of transition from good to great. The range of support we offer can be categorised into three areas which are underpinned by the framework for implementing the principles … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Wastes Management […]
Co-create your sustainable future: Mission Possible Workshops introduced to edie Live 2018
This workshop will see participants identify their top five solutions to the global plastics problem, and will discuss some of the practical steps that can be taken by manufacturers and retailers to switch to more sustainable materials, minimise packaging volumes and achieve a circular economy. Unlocking … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Co-create your sustainable future: […]
One-stop social enterprise shop Remakery Hub seeks business backing
Nelson could reduce its waste annually by tonnes with a new Remakery Hub in the city's centre – all it needs is some business backing to get it off the ground. The Remakery Hub Nelson is a concept of reusing, repairing, remaking and recycling from a central base. It includes workshops on repairing … Source: Circular […]