VIDEO: Dell Partners with Nikki Reed to Recycle Gold from E-Waste into Jewellery
… which includes 14- and 18-carat gold rings, earrings and cufflinks, will be showcased at this year's 2018 Consumer Electronics Show to highlight the widespread impact that e-waste, or disposable electronic equipment, has on the environment and the role we all play in advancing a circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: VIDEO: Dell Partners […]
Veolia and & Salvation Army Team Up on Baby Item Reuse Scheme
“Veolia's collaboration with the Baby Bank is a great example of encouraging community spirit and the principles of the circular economy,” said Project Manager Patricia Watson from Veolia. “Items that would have gone to waste are now being given a new lease of life. With many families donating the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Veolia […]
Borouge Walks for waste reduction
Borouge brought together over 1,700 school students, employees and the Abu Dhabi community to its sixth Walkathon to increase awareness on recycling. Initiated by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the 'Waste Free Environment' campaign is held with support from … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Borouge Walks for waste reduction Borouge Walks for waste […]
'Northampton BC: Cobblers to high quality recycling'
Simon Weston, Director of Raw Materials at the Confederation of Paper Industries, gives his view on the award of a commingling contract to Veolia by Northampton Borough Council. OPINION: Having read the recent letsrecycle.com article 'Northampton to Commingle under 10-year Veolia Deal', I and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 'Northampton BC: Cobblers to high quality […]
European Alu awarded
Each edition features several videos and focuses on a different topic; from mobility to aluminium packaging and the circular economy. “It is a great honour to be recognised with two awards this year,” said Gerd Götz, Director General of European Aluminium. “The awards are an acknowledgement of our … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: European Alu […]
Getting Circular: Five Steps to an Advanced Economy
The transition from a linear to a circular economy is an essential part of sustainable development. And the acceleration of that … A circular economy is centered on the cradle-to-cradle design principle, rather than the more common cradle-to-grave path of planned obsolescence. This focus on producing … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Getting Circular: Five Steps […]
EU ambassadors back Waste Framework Directive revisions
The changes form part of the EU Circular Economy package. The next stage was to secure approval of EU ambassadors which was achieved last Friday (23 February). Now the proposals go to the European Parliament for a vote this month and then to the European Council for formal ratification which is … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Teleplan offers Retail Diagnostic and Valuation Solution for Mobile Devices
This strategic partnership assists Teleplan to offer an end-to-end solution enhancing its service offering to the front-end and in-store for retailers and operators to support superior customer experience, increase store revenue, reduce costs and align with Circular Economy fundamentals. Teleplan fully … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Teleplan offers Retail Diagnostic and Valuation Solution for Mobile […]
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe announces 2018 finalists
Brussels — The shortlist for the first Plastics Recycling Awards Europe has been published. The five different award categories are Recycled Plastic Consumer Lifestyle Product of the Year, Best Building & Construction Product, Best Recycled Plastic Packaging Product, Best Technology Innovation in … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastics Recycling Awards Europe announces 2018 finalists Plastics […]
Cape Town's water crisis and lessons for Bengaluru: Resource management is the answer
Other early adopters of the circular economy taking root in Bengaluru water include the Rainbow Drive, that combines smart water pricing (in a way that price drives behaviour), metering, forbidding private borewells and adopting rainwater harvesting and sewage treatment to manage their water supply. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Cape Town's water crisis and lessons […]