3 Step IT revenues reach €609m in 2017
… IT replacement is more important than ever and we are proud of the fact that we resell over 98% of returned devices. The circular economy is at the heart of our business, and it's been satisfying to see our work to make the circular economy a reality, recognised in many different arenas during the […]
EU waste legislation recognises benefits of bioplastics
“Bioplastics are recognised for their circular nature. Both directives emphasise the potential of bio-based mechanically recyclable and bio-based compostable plastic packaging to foster a European circular economy”, says François de Bie, Chairman of European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association for … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU waste legislation recognises benefits of bioplastics EU waste legislation recognises […]
First-ever circular car features… sugar cane
The circular economy was a key consideration during Noah's design process through a focus on sustainable production, use and recyclability. With Noah weighing only 350 kg, he is a very efficient drive. The complete drivetrain has been optimised and, using a system called Smesh Gear, the car will … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: First-ever circular […]
Heineken inaugurates Mexican brewery after $500m investment
Heineken said that the plant is constructed following circular economy principles, focusing on renewable energy and efficient water usage. The windows in the brewery contain photovoltaic cells that will create approximately 12% of the electricity for the site. The remainder will come from wind power. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Heineken inaugurates Mexican brewery after […]
Australia's councils are feeling the pressure to increase rates after China's ban on recycling waste
“The clear long-term solution is the need to develop onshore processing capacity for recycled materials and to encourage their use as part of a circular economy; a move which may require the fast-tracking of approvals and licences for material sorting/reprocessing and remanufacture, granting resource … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Australia's councils are feeling the pressure […]
Spain suspends recycling of waste
Recycling is one of fundamental legs of so-called circular economy, which aims to achieve greater reuse of raw materials. It is almost a matter of survival: with forecasts of constant increase in world's population, it will simply be impossible to maintain current rate of consumption of raw materials in coming … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
HEINEKEN opens new brewery in Meoqui, Mexico
With a US$500 million investment, the new brewery is the largest greenfield project in the company's history. The brewery is constructed following circular economy principles, focusing on renewable energy and efficient water usage. The Mexican market is of great importance to HEINEKEN; the country … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: HEINEKEN opens new brewery in Meoqui, […]
Measuring Fashion report delivers results from the first study on the global environmental impacts …
3 levers of change were identified – rethinking energy, disruptive reduction, and design for the future – and the report asks, “Is shifting to a circular economy enough?” It is time for action, time for fashion to channel its innovative and creative approach toward the world's most pressing challenge. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Measuring […]
In My Opinion: Keys to realizing a circular economy for packaging
“Yes!” was my immediate response to this question in a recent interview. And it would have to be my answer, because I have been writing reports, including Packaging Towards a Circular Economy: Addressing Today's Top Packaging Challenges, and giving guest lectures on the very topic for the past 18 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: In […]
Circular economy: MEPs back plans to boost recycling and cut landfilling
The share of municipal waste to be recycled will rise to 55% by 2025, from 44% today, under legislation on circular economy backed by Environment MEPs on Tuesday. Waste and packaging waste. By 2025, at least 55% of municipal waste (from households and businesses) should be recycled, says … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular economy: […]