Circular economy legislation faces final vote after EU approval
The endorsement for the set of legislation designed to increase recycling, reduce waste and advance a circular economy in Europe came last week (23 February), more than two months after the agreement was reached on the CEP between the European Parliament, the European Commission and the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular economy legislation faces […]
New tool to help textile firms fight plastic pollution
"Closing the plastic tap is becoming increasingly urgent, and we must speed up the transition to a circular economy. The Plastic Scan online tool will allow companies to better manage raw materials, significantly cutting their plastic footprint." The launch follows the publication of a 2017 IUCN report that … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New tool […]
Topping the box office
There have been plenty of provocative videos circulating recently on the subject of marine litter and plastics packaging waste, and the circular economy took centre stage on the big screen, or the small screen (depending on where you read our daily news feed). As the UK government flexed its muscles … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
How to develop leadership for the new world order
Whether from advances in AI, 3D printing, block-chain and cryptocurrencies, or the exponential growth of knowledge platforms that enable the circular economy and social media, we are already in the process of transformational change. This change, driven by business innovation, has the potential to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How to develop leadership for the […]
Sustainability at risk? 'Brands must take a holistic view of the packaging life cycle to meet …
By assessing the whole life cycle, brands can improve the environmental performance of packaging – from 'cradle to grave' or even “cradle to cradle” which is the principle of the circular economy. The study also explored the factors brands and retailers consider the most important to packaging design … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Sustainability at […]
Mondi's stronger and lighter laminate 'designed for recycling'
'BarrierPack was developed in direct response to the need to reduce plastic waste without compromising on quality or functionality, and it supports the circular economy.' According to the company, the new packaging solution guarantees performance properties equivalent to, if not better than, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Mondi's stronger and lighter laminate 'designed for recycling' […]
Lanxess presents X-Biomer technology at APLF Conference
Conference sponsor Lanxess will open the second session of the event with its presentation, showcasing a new business concept which features a circular economy to improve the efficiency of tannery operations. Tannery 4.0 is the Lanxess programme that combines the elements of Sustainable Leather … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Lanxess presents X-Biomer technology at APLF […]
Smart packaging and digital innovation: rising stars showcased at PCD
Based on the circular economy principles, this material is “about to make a change in the construction industry, tackling tomorrow's zero net carbon cities,” according to Climate KIC. In presenting at ADF&PCD, WooDoo made clear it is also looking to offer packaging solutions for beauty players looking … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Smart packaging and […]
Bord Pleanala Defers for Tenth Time on Cork Harbour's Ringaskiddy Incinerator
… contravene recommendations made by the European Commission in it's January 2017 report on the implementation of a the Circular Economy Plan in which it warns heavily against the construction of new incinerators, to the extent that it recommends the phasing out of public money from incinerators, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Bord Pleanala Defers […]
How to keep computers out of landfills and recyclers out of prison
Product life extension — keeping products and materials in use by refurbishing and recycling them — is broadly promoted as a key to a sustainable and "circular" economy. It's a very appealing idea, but as Lundgren discovered, significant barriers are in practice. We're not legal experts, but we've spent … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How […]