Three Examples of the Circular Economy in Action
You know you have a good job when someone asks you, “You used to be a summer camp counselor, didn't you?” One of the thirty sustainability and circular economy professionals on the Chamber Foundation's third annual circular economy business delegation tour, this past year in New York City, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Three Examples […]
Sass Brown: Countering consumption with a new-look approach
The circular economy, as it is called, is an alternative to the linear system, and is one where resources are kept in a production loop for as long as possible, extracting maximum value from materials, then recovering and regenerating them, with waste forming the raw materials for new products. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Sass […]
Anuvia partnering with international food company
“Our proprietary manufacturing process which converts organic waste into novel bio-based plant nutrients is both environmentally friendly and sustainable. Our products reduce leaching and put organic matter back in the soil. Our process is a prototype for a circular economy as we reclaim organic waste … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Anuvia partnering with international food […]
ASU, Phoenix call for ventures to innovate for waste prevention and diversion
“We are excited to welcome a new cohort of innovators into the RISN Incubator network that will help drive a vibrant circular economy in this region, a goal our partners at the city of Phoenix are committed to fostering alongside ASU,” said Alicia Marseille, director of the RISN Incubator. “Our initial cohort … Source: Circular Economy […]
Tarkett North America Announces Price Increase
Together,” the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles and promotes circular economy, with the ultimate goal of contributing to people's health and well-being, and preserving the natural capital. Tarkett is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A, ISIN: … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Tarkett North America Announces Price Increase Tarkett […]
Stern replacing Garrett as Borealis CEO
Mark Garrett has stepped down as CEO of global materials firm Borealis AG, and will be replaced by Alfred Stern. Garrett decided to leave Vienna-based Borealis after 11 years at the helms "to pursue a new career path," officials said in an April 6 news release. The supervisory board "regrets but accepts … Source: Circular Economy […]
RECYLEX SA: TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTING RIGHTS AND SHARES FORMING THE SHARE …
With operations in France and Germany, Recylex is a European group specialized in lead, plastics and zinc recycling, as well as a producer of special metals. A key player in the circular economy with long-standing expertise in urban waste recovery, the Group has more than 660 employees in Europe … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: RECYLEX […]
A 'collective voice' for Cebu's design circuit | SunStar
“This would take a long time to achieve, but that is how this project would bring us there,” said Carungay, adding that Cebu can become a leader of this circular economy on the back of its long track record in innovation. CFIF marketing chair Christina Gaston said Cebu Design Week aims to open the … Source: […]
How Aurelius cuts the carbon footprint and noxious gases
Lithium-ion batteries, used in EVs, have a long way to go in terms of a circular economy. And yet if as few as 10 per cent of our vehicles switch from petrol/diesel to electricity we will have more lithium-ion battery than lead-acid battery on our roads. This is because your average lead battery weighs 14 […]
EU Higher Education Coalition Calls for Research Spending Boost
… Research Universities (LERU) and the European University Association (EUA), contended in an open letter that doubling the budget would help the EU assert its global leadership in key areas, including autonomous vehicles, future energy technologies, smart buildings, batteries, the circular economy, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU Higher Education Coalition Calls for Research Spending […]