Finnish government backs tech-city development in Oulu
Nokia's presence lifted the local ICT-subcontracting market, and created new partners for the company and its subsidiaries. “Nokia brought a lot of knowledge to the city. It diversified the ICT sector into many areas: financial software; cleantech, the circular economy; and health and life sciences. It helped … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Finnish government backs […]
3D Printed Smart Tyre
Oxygene's emphasis is on reducing material waste, emissions and energy loss and is inspired by the principles of the circular economy. Nearly 3,000 tons of oxygen could be generated by absorbing moisture from the road and more than 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide could be absorbed per year in a city … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Can healthcare flexibles be diverted from landfills?
A significant amount of the plastic waste generated by hospitals is a flexible material of some sort, such as sterilization wrap or flexible packaging. Recycling such materials has been a challenge historically for various reasons. The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC), which works to improve … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Can healthcare flexibles be diverted […]
From old bottles to new insulation: Knauf Insulation and Veolia cut ribbon on £10m recycling facility
The UK's circular economy received a major boost late last week as waste management giant Veolia and energy efficiency specialist Knauf Insulation jointly opened a major new glass recycling facility in St Helens. The companies said the site represented a "world-first facility" that uses cutting-edge … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: From old bottles to new […]
Nike Wants Your Ideas For The Green Products Of Tomorrow
The first option, “recovery challenge,” is focused on where the footwear recycling process can be significantly improved. In anticipation of a shift towards a circular economy, Nike is on the lookout for sustainable innovation that will either work with, or totally replace, the recycling system in place in order to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Can Footwear Ever Give Waste the Boot?
To further explore the reuse and regeneration of materials, the sportswear company has teamed up with the nonprofit Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a champion of the circular economy. “We envision a transition from linear to circular business models and a move toward closed-loop products: designed … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Can Footwear Ever Give Waste the […]
Municipalities on hold with Waste Free Ontario Act
The Waste Free Ontario Act, passed in an effort to establish a full producer responsibility framework across the province and move towards a circular economy, could have a significant impact on waste management services, said Madison Zuppa, the city's area coordinator of environmental services. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Municipalities on hold with Waste Free […]
Circular Economy Manager
To manage and develop the company's existing circular economy business and to develop further opportunities internally and externally and ensure its effectiveness and efficiency at all levels. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular Economy Manager Circular Economy Manager
Global Bioplastics Market to Grow by 20 Percent
“The transition to a low-carbon and circular economy, stronger policy support for the bioeconomy, and an increased consumer awareness for sustainable products and packaging are driving the expansion,” said Francois de Bie, the association's chairman. Innovative biopolymers such as PLA (polylactic … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Global Bioplastics Market to Grow by 20 Percent Global […]
Hasbro Plans Plant-Based Product Packaging for 2019
When designing packaging, Hasbro says its team considers the circular economy and takes into account the package's entire lifecycle. Two years ago, the company began using PET material containing 30% post-consumer recycled content across their whole game and toy portfolio. Hasbro also … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Hasbro Plans Plant-Based Product Packaging for 2019 Hasbro […]