Kitty Nijmeijer wins Academic Society Award and argues for circular economy
Kitty Nijmeijer wins Academic Society Award and argues for circular economy. 05 March 2018. The Dutch Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI) will award the Academic Society Award to Prof. Kitty Nijmeijer, Professor of Membrane Technology, on 21 March. Nijmeijer has been awarded this prize because of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Kitty Nijmeijer wins Academic […]
EU finally seems ready to respond to the urgency of the plastics issue
Parliament's January Strasbourg session saw the launch of the Commission's plastics strategy, something first mentioned in the December 2015 EU action plan for a circular economy. The aim is simple – to reduce waste and keep the value of products, materials and resources in the economy for as long … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU […]
The circular economy offers a viable solution to the problem of plastic marine litter
The circular economy offers a viable solution to the problem of plastic marine litter. I sponsor the Waste Free Oceans foundation, which has developed a remarkable recycling model for plastic waste. It is collected at sea by fishermen and handed over to different specialised recycling companies. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The circular economy offers […]
HOW SUSTAINABILITY COMPLEMENTS THE DESIGN PROCESS
Approaches to the three Rs – 'reduce, reuse, recycle' – of the Circular Economy are very different. To 'reduce' we test our designs using FEA (finite element analysis) software as well as things like mould-flow. This allows us to minimise the amount of material we use to create the strength needed to … Source: Circular Economy […]
The fork in the road for unrecyclable plastics
Of these three, recycling is the most environmentally attractive and is held as the ideal outcome to close the plastics circular economy loop. Landfilling is – to many – the most undesirable and must be greatly reduced as a last resort for waste. Then in the middle, we have incineration or waste-to-energy … Source: Circular Economy […]
Swept under the rug: toxics in European carpets threaten health, environment and circular economy
The report contains a series of clear recommendations to the EU, Member States and manufacturers aimed at adopting a health-first approach towards the circular economy. It recommends protecting the environment and the health of European citizens by eliminating toxic substances, strengthening … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Swept under the rug: toxics in European carpets threaten […]
[Herald Interview] 'Kazakhstan seeks Korean expertise in green technologies, investments'
Touching on the role and modus operandi of the center, the envoy said it provides support for investment and research and development in green energy and the circular economy, with the government offering legislative backing. The center, located within the Astana International Financial Center and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: [Herald Interview] 'Kazakhstan seeks Korean […]
Neste's investments in Porvoo support the refinery's competitiveness and reduce its environmental …
This contributes to the area's circular economy. "In 2017 we made improvements in many areas, for example, to better ensure uninterrupted production. We focused in particular on safeguarding the local environment at each of our production sites. For example, the air quality at the Porvoo refinery was … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Neste's investments in […]
From July 26-28, Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum Presents the Wide Commercial Possibilities …
… Spring Wisdom, Vetnostrum Animal Health, MIC Meter Industrial, Clientron, showcasing Swivel Cooler, ruminant animal feed additives, water guardian via mobiles or slates, iSensing Smart Farming Solution and NSP enzyme, will benefit from this circular economy policy and inspire the industries with … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: From July 26-28, Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum […]
Sorry, burning our recyclables isn't the solution
This win-win approach to dealing with food waste is an example of what is called the circular economy, a strategy of extracting the maximum value of any so-called waste. The European Commission has officially adopted the circular economy as waste management policy, and more than 3500 industrial … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Sorry, burning our […]