LyondellBasell, SUEZ Start Plastics Recycling Venture
For many years, LyondellBasell has been witnessing increased demand for reused and recycled plastics, particularly in Europe. The latest move helps the company to create an innovative system that can be scaled as the circular economy grows. The two partners will be able to leverage their respective … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: LyondellBasell, SUEZ Start […]
LyondellBasell and SUEZ Begin Joint Plastics Recycling Venture
"Partnering with SUEZ allows us to contribute to the circular economy in a way that no plastics company has before," said Bob Patel, CEO at LyondellBasell, in a statement. "For several years, we have seen increased demand for recycled and reused plastics, especially in Europe. With QCP, we have … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: LyondellBasell […]
Plastics industry eyes circular future
LyondellBasell CEO, Bob Patel said: “Partnering with SUEZ allows us to contribute to the circular economy in a way that no plastics company has before. For several years, we have seen increased demand for recycled and reused plastics, especially in Europe. With QCP, we have combined our … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastics industry eyes […]
Taiwanese innovators turning garbage into gold
More important, the products made from the recycled waste can also be recycled, which is in line with the concept of a "circular economy," he said, referring to a system in which people keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them, then recover and regenerate other … Source: Circular […]
The rise of cities in the battle against climate change
The new study suggests that mayors can make a large impact by considering the consumption of everyday goods and services, and their upstream emissions, and designing policies in support of a circular economy. Cities are impact and action hotspots for climate change, as described by Debra … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The rise of cities […]
Zhaga Looks to Expand Standards for Connected Lighting and Circular Economy
Zhaga will start the development of a connectivity interface specification for indoor luminaires in the second quarter of 2018. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Zhaga Looks to Expand Standards for Connected Lighting and Circular Economy Zhaga Looks to Expand Standards for Connected Lighting and Circular Economy
Re-Teck Brazil receives R2 certification
“Re-Teck adheres to the leading global standards and regulations as a commitment to being secure and sustainable,” says Linda Li, the company's chief strategy officer. “The R2 certification reaffirms our shift toward a circular economy by allowing us to align with industry standards and focus heavily on … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Re-Teck Brazil receives […]
LyondellBasell, Suez close on QCP transaction
"Partnering with Suez allows us to contribute to the circular economy in a way that no plastics company has before," says LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel, who is based out the company's world headquarters in Houston. "For several years, we have seen increased demand for recycled and reused plastics … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: LyondellBasell, Suez […]
Sustainable innovations win EUR1m Global Change Award
"This year's Global Change Award winners are about disrupting business-as-usual to help transition us to a low-carbon and circular economy," says Widge. "Whether it is fibres from organic waste or algae, or new approaches to recycling, the winners showcase potentially transformative approaches from … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Sustainable innovations win EUR1m Global Change Award […]
Circular economy a distant idea, German car makers to fight the EV battle – Wacker CEO
MUNICH, Germany (ICIS)–The advent of a greener industrial economy where companies fine-tune their recycle and reuse methods could be an opportunity for chemicals to enter new sectors, but that "ideal world" is still far off, according to the CEO at German chemical producer Wacker Chemie. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular economy a distant idea, […]