The Circular Economy: towards a lower use of resources
'A circular economy: what do we want to and are we able to measure?' is the title of a publication which serves as a starting point for a CE monitor. CBS statistical researcher Roel Delahaye explains: 'In a circular economy, raw materials are used as efficiently as possible. By way of recycling them, … Source: Circular […]
ESA “Perplexed” By London Assembly Energy From Waste Report
Mark Sommerfeld, Policy Analyst at the Renewable Energy Association said: “While the London Assembly's ambition to increase recycling rates in the capital is to be welcomed, and the suggestions on biogas and the circular economy commendable, their report somewhat misses the mark on … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: ESA “Perplexed” By London Assembly Energy From […]
The fate of polystyrene in the new circular economy
The use of plastics in packaging has been thrust into the spotlight in recent months. A renewed focus on marine waste including microplastics as well as still high landfill rates for plastics has led for calls for a reduction in single-use plastics. read more » … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The fate of polystyrene in […]
Consumers, businesses must come together to make circular economy work
Creating a completely circular economy could make zero-waste-to-landfill possible, but consumers and businesses must work together to ensure packaging and food waste are recycled, BioPak founder Richard Fine and CEO Gary Smith say. BioPak has launched an initiative in Australia to collect … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Consumers, businesses must come together to make circular […]
First-ever Europe-wide strategy launched to address plastic waste
The European Commission has published The European Strategy for Plastics, the first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics as part of the transition toward a more circular economy. According to the commission, the strategy will protect the environment from plastic pollution while fostering growth and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: First-ever Europe-wide strategy launched to address plastic […]
Research: US Companies Implement Sustainability Strategies To Drive Revenues
For organizations to translate sustainability initiatives — such as circular economy operating models — into business value, the support from finance and treasury leaders is critical. Almost all respondents say their finance departments are playing a role in sustainability, with 53 percent saying that the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Research: US Companies Implement Sustainability […]
'Delivering on the Circular Economy'
“Two years after the adoption of EU Circular Economy Package in December 2015, more than half of the initiatives included in the Action Plan have been delivered. To discuss upcoming deliverables, explore new areas of action, and share the first achievements of the European Circular Economy … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 'Delivering on the Circular […]
Tyromer Brings Tire-Derived Polymer to US Retreading Market
Tyromer Inc., a scrap tire devulcanization company, is now producing a high performance, non-chemical devulcanized rubber made from crumb or retread buffing in the United States. Their tire-derived polymer or TDP can actually increase performance when incorporated into a pre-cure tread compound … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Tyromer Brings Tire-Derived Polymer to US Retreading Market […]
London Assembly: Energy-from-Waste a 'last resort' option
The report notes that burning waste takes materials out of the circular economy, releases carbon into the atmosphere, and may have negative health effects. London Assembly Environment Committee Chair Leonie Cooper said: “We have got to get a grip on the amount of waste being sent to incineration. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: London Assembly: […]
Coffey boards 100% recycled Plaswood boat
Mike Baxter, external affairs director, RPC bpi recycled products said: “This project brings the circular economy to life. Plastic waste in our waterways and seas is a hot topic and we are proud to be involved in the boat and support the clean-up of plastic waste from our rivers.” Mr Baxter added that as the … […]