The Brief – Not so soft power
As the EU has rubber-stamped updated waste management rules and focusses on tackling plastic waste, the idea of a circular economy and internal market for recycling is gathering momentum. When the first post-Brexit EU budget sees the light of day, it is time for the EU to show leadership and unity to … Source: Circular Economy […]
This Furniture Started Life As Trash Discarded In Amsterdam's Canals
In a world where designers are increasingly looking to new materials that reuse or recycle materials in a clever way, turning trash into covetable interior design doesn't just give trash a second chance at life while cleaning up Amsterdam's canals; it's also a savvy way to turn the circular economy into a … Source: Circular Economy […]
NGOs call for EU carpet product Directive
A recent report – Detoxing Carpets: Pathways Towards Safe And Recyclable Carpets In A Truly Circular Economy – by the European Public Health Alliance (Epha) and the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) says that carpets sold in the EU can contain over 59 hazardous substances, which impact … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: NGOs call for […]
EU environment ministers agree terms of Plastics Strategy
The strategy was unveiled in January of this year by European Commission Vice-Presidents Frans Timmermans and Jyrki Katainen, and forms part of the EU's flagship Circular Economy Package (CEP), the legislative terms of which were agreed upon by the EU institutions in December, setting a 60 per … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU environment ministers […]
Finland's smart islands will trial short and long term storage from Pöyry
Non-profit group CLIC Innovation, pulling together 30 companies and 17 universities to drive forward developments in the fields of bioeconomy, circular economy and energy systems, selected Pöyry to deliver the “Energy Storage Cluster”, one of six such 'clusters' in the Åland FLEXe-demo project. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Finland's smart islands will trial short and […]
Is energy recovery a critical transition step towards a more circular economy in the UK?
This month, I reflect on two days of heated debate at the 2018 EfW Conference hosted at etc.venues County Hall, London. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Is energy recovery a critical transition step towards a more circular economy in the UK? Is energy recovery a critical transition step towards a more circular economy in the […]
Owners open up on shipbreaking
… three years with our members and are delighted to be part of this initiative. “Responsible ship recycling not only has a positive impact on workers' lives and the environment but can also contribute positively to the circular economy and holds great value for both the shipping industry and global society.” … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Goodyear Unveils Moss-Covered Concept Tire That Helps Improve Air Quality
Goodyear's Oxygene concept is inspired by the principles of the circular economy and puts emphasis on reducing material waste, emissions, and energy loss. The concept is designed to integrate into future urban settings. It also features several performance solutions. The concept tire aims to clean the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Goodyear Unveils Moss-Covered Concept […]
ING publishes its 2017 Integrated Annual Report and proxy materials 2018 AGM
For businesses, this includes increasing financing for responsible companies while reducing financing for carbon-intensive sectors, continuing our involvement in the circular economy and increasing financing aimed at promoting social progress. For customers, our approach to promoting a self-reliant … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: ING publishes its 2017 Integrated Annual Report and proxy materials 2018 AGM […]
Tackling Climate Change through the Circular Economy
In recent months, we've seen hurricanes in the United States that caused $300 billion in economic losses, floods in India that caused dozens of deaths and destructive wildfires in Iberia and California. This is what the world looks like after a temperature increase of 1°C – can you imagine what it will look … Source: Circular […]