Cabinet backs information security industry
The program covers the Internet of Things, biotechnology, “green” energy, “smart” machinery and defense sectors, as well as a new agricultural paradigm and a circular economy. Taiwanese information security companies are to be included in government procurement, with public funds to be invested … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Cabinet backs information security industry Cabinet backs […]
Meet Five Designers Championing Sustainability At The Global Change Award Summit
“The aim is to unlock exponential impact, to do good through the circular economy and have a positive effect. But we can only do that by working together.” As former United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson asserted in his keynote speech on the evening of the awards: “Nobody can do … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Headway made on a post-2020 global chemicals framework
A long list of additional principles were put forward, including on the circular economy, green and sustainable chemistry and gender equity. Existing principles – as listed on Saicm's Overarching Policy Strategy – include risk reduction, knowledge and information, governance and capacity building. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Headway made on a post-2020 global chemicals framework […]
World Water Day – How we can ensure resilience of our water supplies
We will add a new area, looking at the circular economy of water and introduce four cross cutting themes: innovative financing, digital, SMEs and social outcomes. In developing and delivering this strategy we will work across other focus areas to ensure a 'one BITC' approach. But we recognise we will … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Deposit-return and Scotland's circular economy
The plastics agenda continues to gain momentum in Scotland – with fast-paced developments in recent weeks and months being met with a Scottish Government commitment to phase out non-recyclable plastics by 2030, in line with EU commitments. Perhaps the most talked about initiative intended to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Deposit-return and Scotland's circular economy […]
Investing to shape the future of logistics industry
It is the first logistics company to join European Remanufacturing Council (an initiative to make remanufacturing a normal part of a product life cycle and support the circular economy) and operates 30 GDP certified warehouses specialising in pharmaceutical products. The company combines its core … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Investing to shape the future of […]
OPINION: Second-hand computer market is growing wings
This is an unstoppable industry that forms part of the wider "circular economy" that seeks to optimise the Earth's resources while preventing pollution. By purchasing a refurbished system, one automatically contributes to the reduction of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, promotes a greener planet and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: OPINION: Second-hand computer market is […]
Starbucks invests $10mn to develop recyclable, compostable coffee cup
In an age or automation, robotics and blockchain, Starbucks is hoping to revolutionise a seemingly low-tech product — the coffee cup. Working alongside environmental organisations such as Closed Loop Partners and its Center for the Circular Economy, the coffee giant is committing $10mn to launch … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Starbucks invests mn to develop […]
Waste Free Oceans partners with Henkel to fight marine plastic litter
Henkel's commitment to sustainable packaging follows three focus principles: less packaging and waste, better packaging, and enabling a circular economy. In 2017, Henkel used recycled plastic in the packaging for more than 1.2 billion detergent, household cleaning and beauty care products globally. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Waste Free Oceans partners with Henkel to fight […]
Health Impacts, Green Marketing & Food Ingredients Top of Summit Agenda
Using phosphorus as an example of agricultural inputs, he will call for the industry to move from linear to circular models. Guidance and pointers will be given to food and beverage firms on how they can prepare for a circular economy. Ashoka will give an introduction to social entrepreneurship and how … Source: Circular Economy News […]