Are PHA bioplastics the future for food service packaging?
Catherine Joce, Sustainability and Circular Economy Lead at Cambridge Consultants, said: “For generations there has been a dependency between economic growth and increased resource consumption and emissions. It doesn't have to be that way. Businesses across all industries are beginning to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Are PHA bioplastics the future for food service packaging? […]
World first ROICA™ premium sustainable stretch fiber got “Synthetic Fiber Prize” for Material …
Tintex Textiles Garnered Its Second 'ISPO Best Product Award' In TexTrends in the SOFT EQUIPMENT category with a circular economy centric material, branded B.Cork™, a unique technology that sources certified pre-consumer cork waste. Following a patent pending hi-tech lamination of a water … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: World first ROICA™ premium sustainable stretch fiber got […]
It's crucial that we see progress in energy from waste projects
Across Europe and in countries with the highest recycling rates, waste is seen as a resource and thermal treatment of residual non-recyclable waste is a key component of delivering resource efficiency and growing the circular economy. The proposed Becon project will contribute to NI recycling levels … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: It's crucial that we […]
Recycling firm invests in brick processing
Bob Borthwick, commercial manager at Scott Bros, said: "With the expected increase in house building coupled with pressure on the brick manufacturing sector, businesses in the circular economy have an increasingly important role to play. "Improving our capabilities through this investment in upgraded … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recycling firm invests in brick processing Recycling […]
2018 Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation May 9—10 in Washington, D.C. for the fourth annual Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit, “Translating Value to Ignite Action.” Gain the practical knowledge, skills, and applications needed to most effectively implement circular economy … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 2018 Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit 2018 Sustainability and Circular […]
A Brief History of the International Solid Waste Association's World Congress
“Accordingly, the Congresses have expanded to cover a wide range of international issues including resource management, renewable resources, marine litter, climate change, extended producer responsibility, the circular economy, conversion technologies, closing dumpsites and much more.”. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: A Brief History of the International Solid Waste Association's World Congress A Brief History of […]
BIR hails support for first Global Recycling Day
The first-ever Global Recycling Day was celebrated yesterday, 18 March 2018, with organiser BIR saying there were events on a “truly worldwide level”. BIR – the Brussels-based Bureau of International Recycling – organised the event which has been championed by its British president Ranjit S. Baxi … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: BIR hails support for […]
Using food and fisheries waste to provide sustainable soil and cultivation for Europe
The Horti-BlueC project has received €3,353,732 funding from the European Regional Development Fund, under the Interreg2Seas programme, to increase the use of new circular economy solutions in the coastal areas of England, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The circular economy is one that … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Using food and fisheries waste to provide […]
INTERVIEW: Problems drive innovation, Dutch representative says
Taipei Times (TT): How is the Netherlands turning circular economy from a nice idea into reality? Guy Wittich: The Dutch government has introduced a nationwide program with the goal of reaching a full circular economy in 2050. We hope to reduce the consumption of primary raw materials by 50 percent … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
California, home to Silicon Valley, considers controversial right to repair
While there has been pushback from manufacturers, some companies, including Samsung and Apple, have begun to take steps toward a more circular economy that includes cutting down on electronic waste, and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries has formally adopted a "right to reuse" policy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: California, home to Silicon Valley, […]