New online platform to drive circular economy
Amsterdam-based Circle Economy is to roll out a new online platform to help everyone, from entrepreneurs to big brands, help play a role in making the circular economy a reality. Information from reports and case studies on the circular economy will be housed in a digital open access library. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New […]
Irish Waste Services wins Lisburn & Castlereagh HWRC work
Jason McPolin, managing director of Irish Waste Services said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract. Our circular economy approach of recovery, re-use and recycling diverts waste streams that have historically been landfilled. It results in cost savings for the Council and achievement of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Irish Waste Services wins […]
Speech: Opening Keynote Speech of Frans Timmermans at the Circular Economy Stakeholder …
Good morning ladies and gentlemen,. I am happy to be here today welcoming you to our annual Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference. As with the previous conferences, the number of those wishing to participate greatly exceeded the space we have available. People are probably also watching … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Speech: Opening Keynote Speech of […]
Industry feedback shapes ecobuild 2018 seminars and workshops
The Building Performance seminar programme will cover issues including quality, low-carbon housing stock and the circular economy. Sponsored by Kingspan Insulation, the programme hosts a variety of industry professionals including Dr Michael Sansom, Associate Director of the Steel Construction … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Industry feedback shapes ecobuild 2018 seminars and workshops Industry feedback shapes […]
Waste-to-Chemistry Project Comes up in Rotterdam Port
Allard Castelein, Port of Rotterdam Authority CEO: “This waste-to-chemistry project is an important step on the road to a more sustainable Rotterdam industry. Waste becomes a raw material for the chemical industry. This is a great step forward that fits well in our circular economy ambition.” … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Waste-to-Chemistry Project Comes up […]
Deposit schemes reduce drink containers in the ocean by 40%
Both consumers and manufacturers are responsibility for shifting from a make, use, dispose culture to a make, reuse, repurpose, and recycle culture, also known as a circular economy. The Conversation. MENAFN1902201801990000ID1096484456. Deposit schemes reduce drink containers in the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Deposit schemes reduce drink containers in the ocean by 40% Deposit schemes […]
A 'Design Practicum' Course Tackles Cape Town's Water Crisis
They're not just looking at what can we recycle or upcycle in the circular economy around water procurement, conservation, and scarcity, but they're looking at it in relation to an actual community.” Melinda Agron '18, a joint-degree student at Yale SOM and the School of Architecture, says that the course … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Trending: Momentum Continues Gathering to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
Single-use plastics continue to lose their appeal as the global community rallies around the concept of a circular economy. The UK, in particular, is taking the lead, setting a new standard for both the public and private sector, while food and beverage giant Nestlé is helping ease the transition away from … Source: Circular Economy News […]
G-Star Raw Completely Transforms the Denim Production Process
A number of well-known apparel brands have been working to increase transparency in their supply chains, and pursue new circular economy business models. One of the Circular Fibers Initiative report's core partners, Nike, is working within their value chain and developing partnerships across a … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: G-Star Raw Completely Transforms the Denim […]
What goes around, comes around: Circular economy and waste reduction
Contributing to a circular economy and waste reduction is both a challenge and an opportunity for food and beverage businesses. From startups to multinationals, environment positioning is paramount. This can be achieved by reducing resource input, waste and emissions, adopting sustainable … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: What goes around, comes around: Circular economy and waste […]