Trending: The Future of Mobility Is Circular
The concept tire was designed with the principles of the circular economy in mind, with emphasis on reducing material waste, emissions and energy loss. The tire is 3D-printed with rubber powder from recycled tires and features a lightweight, shock-absorbing structure that is durable and puncture-free, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Trending: The Future of Mobility […]
Global success for steel research centre
The Materials Processing Institute is a research and innovation centre serving organisations that work in advanced materials, low carbon energy and the circular economy. It is recognised as a leading centre for the global steel industry, delivering research and innovation projects, consultancy and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Global success for steel research centre Global […]
From 3D Printing to urban farms: Pia Heidenmark-Cook lifts the lid on IKEA's sustainability vision
I believe that the transition to a circular economy will both inspire and challenge business in the coming years. Another more general trend is using sustainability as a business development driver, and move away from a risk avoidance approach. It is about meeting customers in new ways, as much as … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Plastics recycling a chance for chems, Europe could be birthplace for new opportunities – Cefic DG
It talks about the market opportunities, and this would be one point where Europe can globally lead the way: we are set to develop new chemistry on the back of all these questions [regarding a true circular economy],” said Mensink. Petrochemical producers recognise that “some products will come under … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastics […]
Recycling plastics is a waste of money and resources
Once we have decided that the management is necessary, either for purely economic or even aesthetic reasons, we then must choose between the alternatives of which recycling and the circular economy are only one option. Given the current calls that all plastics must be recyclable, must be recycled, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recycling plastics […]
ENGIE and SUEZ partners to boost energy transition in France by developing solar energy
SUEZ, a major player in the circular economy, develops energy recovery solutions in addition to material recovery. In this context, SUEZ produces 620 GWh today with the biogas of its facilities. The group is pursuing its commitment by diversifying its methods of renewable energy production. Its facilities … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: ENGIE and SUEZ […]
Negotiations on Ahtium's business projects and financing discontinued – The Company applies for …
The Board of Directors of Ahtium Plc ("Company") has decided to file the Company into bankruptcy. The Company has, particularly since the completion of its corporate reorganization proceedings on 2 June 2017, actively developed its business projects in the field of circular economy and energy-saving … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Negotiations on Ahtium's business projects […]
TU ecomotive's noah is the world's first circular electric car
the circular economy was a leading concept during the design process and focuses on sustainable production. with 'noah' tipping the scales at just 350 kg, it can drive efficiently. the complete drivetrain has been optimized and with a system called 'smesh gear' the car will reach an efficiency of 97% … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Environment Ministers Discussed Circular Economy And Plastics Strategy
In this context, they stressed the substantial contribution which the circular economy can make to the fulfillment of the climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. Finally, Environment Ministers underlined the need to fully involve other Council formations in the discussions and the work on circular … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Environment Ministers Discussed Circular Economy […]
Speaker series explores how we can move to becoming a zero-waste society
Moderated by Kate Letizia, BA'08, The City of Calgary's waste prevention and circular economy business strategist and co-founder and board president of Calgary Can: A Grassroots Initiative, the panel discussed how much waste makes it into our landfills every year and solutions to reduce the impact of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Speaker series explores […]