'Backed into a corner' on recycling: Ipswich
The ACR and the Waste Management Association of Australia recently called on governments to back its $150 million Australian Circular Economy and Recycling Action Plan, a wide-ranging framework that would see recycled content become a mandated component of government infrastructure … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 'Backed into a corner' on recycling: Ipswich 'Backed into a […]
What fashion can learn from India's cyclical heritage
For example, greenhouse gas emissions would be 44% lower in 2050 compared to the current development, said a 2016 report Circular Economy in India: Rethinking growth for long-term prosperity by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation with the support of ClimateWorks and UNCTAD as knowledge partner … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: What fashion can learn from India's […]
Why recycling is not the answer for fighting the plastic pollution problem
What are the worst items? The main items that litter beaches like plastic bottles, straws and hygiene products, said Carsten Wachholz, senior policy officer for the circular economy at EEB. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Why recycling is not the answer for fighting the plastic pollution problem Why recycling is not the answer for fighting […]
To Kering, Luxury Means Trashing Fashion's Death Wish
Eventually, Kering wants to completely decouple the company's growth from the use of natural resources, to create a circular economy that relies on recycled resources instead. As guideposts in the journey to bio-resiliency, Kering has established a 2025 goal that aims to reduce the company's carbon … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: To Kering, Luxury Means […]
Coffee cups: major chains fail to match Costa's recycling targets
“In March, we announced a $10m (£7m) partnership with Closed Loop Partners and its Center for the Circular Economy to establish a groundbreaking consortium to launch the NextGen Cup Challenge," a spokesperson told The Independent. “Through the NextGen Cup Challenge, the consortium will … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Coffee cups: major chains fail to match […]
UK plastic ban: packaging must be next in sight for legislation, say campaigners
Such a ban would not mean no plastic would be used whatsoever, but all plastics would be part of a circular economy in which everything is recycled. A similar call is coming from Greenpeace, which is pushing for a ban on non-recyclable “problem plastic” in all its forms “at the earliest opportunity”. Source: Circular Economy […]
Oil's march into chemicals will rattle status quo
And think of the way regulations (including those for maritime and other fuels) will affect feedstock availability for chemicals. None of this, of course, takes into account the possible limits to growth for plastics and petrochemicals from the circular economy and from increasing environmental awareness. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Oil's march into chemicals will […]
Flat-pack wardrobe for lovers
Sustainability finds space at the Materials Village, with a scenic tower by Marco Piva showing the materials at the heart of an architectural design project; an installation by Yona Friedman made of recycled materials illustrating the circular economy; and a research project developed by PUMA and the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Flat-pack wardrobe for […]
RCO to launch co-op targeting non-residential food waste
“There is also significant opportunity to maintain value of food and food waste by applying circular economy principles. If we demonstrate that this approach to food waste recovery is viable with social, environmental, and economic benefits, this model can be utilized in communities large and small right … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: RCO to launch […]
Bio-waste sector ready to act
We look forward to working with the Member States on the implementation of the Circular Economy Package and the creation of sustainable growth in Europe”, commented Henrik Lystad, chair of the European Compost Network. The Waste Framework Directive introduces recycling and re-use targets for … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Bio-waste sector ready to act Bio-waste […]