UAE- EGA recycled over 96 thousand tonnes of waste in 2017
Economists call this system, where one industry's by-products become another industry's feedstock, the 'circular economy'. This is clearly the right thing to do for business and the planet." EGA's smelting operations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai produce several by-product streams for which the company has … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UAE- EGA recycled over 96 […]
Electronic scrap becoming a rapildy-growing global environmental problem
The SDU life-cycle centre has been involved in a project in which researchers from different areas work together to develop a platform to support the circular economy within electronics called E-circle. The idea is that all the interested parties will be able to obtain help and inspiration about recycling and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Global Recycling Day: Think resource, not waste
For instance, a circular economy (where waste and use of new raw materials are minimized) of easily recyclable plastics like PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and HDPE (high density polyethylene) substantially reduces the carbon footprint of consumer goods," Dr. Pathak added. Plastic packaging is … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Global Recycling Day: Think resource, not waste Global […]
Emirates Environmental Group launches recycling drive
E-waste recycling promotes the concept of circular economy and minimises the toll on the environment. Therefore, there is a significant economic and environmental incentive for such recycling initiatives, both locally and internationally. The participants of EEG's project “Green Call”, who demonstrate … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Emirates Environmental Group launches recycling drive Emirates Environmental Group […]
The EU unveils new Circular Economy Monitoring Framework
In the diverse field of circular economy, the need for a widely accepted and sensible set of indicators to monitor the transition from linear to circular economy is gaining attention. Despite the abundance of high quality indicators developed by researchers and companies, the new Circular Economy … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The EU unveils new […]
Samoa needs to convert to 'circular economy'
“In a circular economy, we extend the life of products and resources in use for as long as possible. We extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service life by repairing, upgrading, or remanufacturing them so that we don't … Source: Circular […]
Big Australia's rubbish future does not have to go to waste
Speak to any recycling industry experts, sustainability researchers and developers, and at some point they will mention the circular economy. In the waste hierarchy, recycling is good but reuse is better. In a circular economy, there is no such thing as single-use products; resources circulate, and nothing … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Big Australia's rubbish […]
Three cheers to the circular economy
If you are enjoying a relaxing drink this weekend – we suggest raising a glass to the industry's increasingly impressive circular economy credentials. Whether your favourite tipple is beer, wine, or spirits – there are producers out there incorporating circular practices. Innovators Magazine has praised … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Three cheers to the circular […]
Wastes from Cement Manufacturing
Waste consumed in the cement sector comes from a range of sectors. Waste-derived raw materials can include: granulated ground blast furnace slag; pulverised fuel ash; quarry washings; waste sands; plasterboard and other gypsum. Waste-derived fuels include: packaging and refuse-derived fuel; … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Wastes from Cement Manufacturing Wastes from Cement Manufacturing
Exploring the circular economy in Malmo, Sweden
On the outskirts of Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city, a new neighbourhood called Hyllie is being built from scratch. This district is the brainchild of the city's municipal authorities and global energy firm E.ON. Together, they're tackling a question that urban planners everywhere want the answer to: what … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Exploring the circular […]