Panda to build plastics recycling plant in UK
Along with the uncertainty over China as an end market for plastic film, the European Commission's promotion of growing the circular economy also was a factor in the new investment, say company officials. Waters says while the company had initially hoped to locate the facility in Ireland, regulatory … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Panda to […]
Meeting new EU recycling targets by 2030 'difficult'
The Environmental Protection Agency said it would be difficult to meet the new targets, part of the European Commission's circular economy package which is aimed at re-using as much waste as possible. Separately, new figures show there has been an increase in composting and anaerobic digestion … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Meeting new EU recycling […]
EU Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy
Action on Plastics was identified as a priority in the 2015 Circular Economy Action Plan, to help European businesses and consumers use resources in a more sustainable way. In this context, the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy, adopted on 16 January 2018, aims to transform the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU […]
Chanel Is Suing What Goes Around Comes Around
But generally, luxury brands don't seem to acknowledged these retailers, with the recent exception of Stella McCartney, who partnered with The RealReal last year in an effort to encourage her customers to resell her goods as part of a commitment to a circular economy. Clearly, Chanel has a very … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Chanel […]
DCD>Energy Smart: Mayor of Stockholm welcomes data center projects
“A city where ICT and green energy are key ingredients, side-by-side with a circular economy that minimizes and optimizes the use of our precious resources.” 83 percent of electricity in Sweden is produced by nuclear and hydroelectric power stations, meaning Stockholm is well on the way towards its … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: DCD>Energy Smart: […]
pentatonic x snarkitecture's fractured furniture reimagines the circular economy
continuing with the technology that brought the brand's first collection of furniture made from recycled smartphones, bottles and food at the london design festival 2017, pentatonic collaborates with snarkitecture to further the circular economy and its connection with design. through a bench and table … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: pentatonic x snarkitecture's fractured furniture reimagines […]
Amended EU waste Directive to require notification on SVHCs in articles
A proposed amendment to Article 9 of the waste framework Directive means that suppliers will have to notify Echa of the presence of substances of concern in articles. The move forms part of the EU's circular economy package to develop non-toxic material cycles so that recycled waste can be used as a … Source: Circular Economy […]
Industry representatives start talks on cross-sector material declarations
Cefic's REACH director Erwin Annys told Chemical Watch: "The need for such a common standard has become particularly important, following the ECJ's 2015 decision and the Commission's circular economy package, which will include an amendment to a provision in the waste framework Directive … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Industry representatives start talks on cross-sector material […]
Anaerobic digestion and composting rise in recent years welcomed by EPA
Ireland's national waste management policy 'A Resource Opportunity' aims to make the most of opportunities to recover resources from waste in line with the European Commission's Circular Economy Strategy. “Segregating and separately collecting biodegradable wastes such as food and garden … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Anaerobic digestion and composting rise in recent years welcomed by […]
Stahl partners on Pinatex leather alternative R&D
Ananas Anam, a pioneer company in innovation and product development within the circular economy, has partnered with leather chemicals and coatings company Stahl in a move designed to enhance the performance and sustainability of Piñatex, a natural textile made from pineapple leaf fibre. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Stahl partners on Pinatex leather alternative R&D […]