The Circular Economy: A Simple Explanation – TEDx talk by Cillian Lohan
In this talk, Cillian Lohan, CEO of an Irish NGO, the Green Economy Foundation, explains the basic principles behind the economic concept of a circular economy and how it can really change the world for the better. See more … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The Circular Economy: A Simple Explanation – TEDx talk by Cillian […]
Norwegian researchers sceptical about biodegradable plastics
Biodegradable plastic can not be recycled and thus cannot be part of the circular economy, the researchers said, adding that it can, however, be suitable for very specific purposes, such as packaging food waste intended for biological treatment. Real bioplastic, on the other hand, can be a sustainable … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Norwegian researchers […]
SDSN Switzerland Launches, Identifying SDG Catalysts
On a circular economy, participants stressed the need to approach circularity in a way that makes business sense, since progress is not possible without the commitment of industry, and called for new business models that include circularity principles from the start. Summarizing the day's activities and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: SDSN Switzerland Launches, Identifying […]
BlackRock among the investors as Enerkem raises C$280 million in largest ever funding round.
Proud believers in the circular economy and it what it can achieve, the Canadian company offer a smart, sustainable alternative to landfilling and incineration Enerkem operates a full-scale commercial facility in Alberta (pictured above) as well as an innovation centre in Quebec. Their facilities are built as … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: BlackRock among the […]
NI Social Enterprise Usel on top of the World
Mr Atkinson added: “Usel are fully committed to environmental best practice through the delivery of a Circular Economy model across Northern Ireland in partnership with local authorities as a model for job creation for people with disabilities and health conditions”. The company's winning paper will be … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: NI Social Enterprise Usel […]
Better Taste – Less Waste: All about Food Protection
Thanks to the mono-material solutions design, EXTENDO® films integrate the concept of eco-design which is one of the principles of the circular economy. Taghleef will also present NATIVIA® range including transparent, white voided and metallized films developed using bioplastics derived from … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Better Taste – Less Waste: All about Food Protection […]
The future of gas is not fossil but green
In addition to being climate compatible, this strategy would generate income notably in rural areas, and enhance benefits of a truly circular economy. Green gas can also the shape of hydrogen, where electrolysis is coupled to a fully renewable electricity generation unit. Some good examples already … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The future of gas […]
National Renderers Association talks industry trends, feed ingredient development
The rendering industry is a part of the “circular economy,” said Meisinger. However, it has not always been a role that others were aware of, and the industry continues to face some pushback in relation to certain products it generates. “A renderer will never use the word waste, it's something that could … Source: Circular Economy […]
University of Hull to lead €3.8m circular economy research project
UoH project co-ordinator Dr Pauline Deutz said: “What is unique about what this project is that we are trying to understand the implications of the circular economy. There is a lot of research into separate components of building a circular economy, such as design and recycling, but far fewer people … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Recycling and Sustainability of Polyurethanes Explored in Depth at UTECH Europe 2018 …
Papers looking more broadly at the sustainability and the circular economy agenda for the polyurethanes industry include Marcel Moeller, Marketing Director EMEAI, Dow Polyurethanes on “Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities of the Circular Economy.” Covestro's Senior Vice President … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recycling and Sustainability of Polyurethanes Explored in Depth at UTECH Europe 2018 […]