German company building bicycles for West Midlands Boris style bike share scheme sparks anger
“It is hard to fathom this decision as we enter Brexit Britain where 'taking back control' and being able to source more locally to drive local investment, local jobs and a circular economy was ostensibly part of the rationale for this decision.” Solihull borough Lib Dem spokesperson Coun Ade Adeyemo … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Sustainable packaging: 100 tons of ocean plastic to be collected by new partnership
23 Mar 2018 — Waste Free Oceans (WFO) has announced a partnership with Henkel to remove plastic waste from oceans and rivers – and transform it into over a million bottles used for the Lovables laundry brand. The collaboration is, so far, the largest for WFO, with the agreement that it will run for at … […]
EU Plastics Strategy: Multivac chief calls for responsibility amid digitalization revolution
The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics, adopted in January 2018, is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy. Under the new plans, all plastic packaging on the EU market will be recyclable by 2030, the consumption of single-use plastics will be reduced and the intentional use of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
5 Minutes With… Professor Kevin O'Connor, University College Dublin.
The use of microorganisms to convert fossil and bio-based resources to biodegradable polymers and chemicals is a perfect overlap of the circular economy and bio-economy. LU: I know you've got a particular focus on methods of improving plastic recycling and upcycling, have you seen an increase in … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 5 Minutes With… […]
What we talk about when we talk about green cities
If we are to persuade people of our cause we should note that even Prince Harry can't get the "circular economy" on the radio. Of course – there are good reasons for using nerdy terms like "the circular economy", "natural capital" and "climate resilience". But, the seemingly impossible scale of these … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Knauf Insulation and Veolia Officially Open £10m Recycling Facility
She said that they were keen to see other key industry players follow suit, by viewing waste as an “indispensable commodity” and using circular economy in their production. The new facility is able to process over 60,000 tonnes of glass jars and bottles per year, which equates to over 350 million bottles … Source: Circular Economy […]
Upheaval in Irish waste industry places new demands on consumers
While a “simple ban” on the sale or free distribution of non-compostable materials could see Ireland follow successful pioneer initiatives in other countries, it may encounter difficulties under the EU Packaging Directive, she notes, though it would be in tune with plastic and circular economy strategies. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Upheaval in Irish waste […]
Sustainable Tourism: Still Just A Dream?
With the rise in population and a circular economy, it is important to recognize the stress that we put on our resources and the amount of pollution that we emit in our travels. However, tourism and leisure travel are important to the education of the traveler, to help them better understand diversity and … Source: Circular […]
Alternate solutions to our water woes
Second, waste water in a circular economy is a resource and if recycled and treated, augments water availability. Globally, 10 per cent waste water is treated. In India, capacity to treat waste water is about 37 per cent. Treating waste water on site rather than using conventional methods through sewage … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Tarkett : Availability of the 2017 Registration Document
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 wellbeing, and preserving the natural capital. Tarkett is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A, ISIN: … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Tarkett : Availability of the 2017 Registration […]