London committee warns over loss of recyclables to EfW
The sites were accused of “potentially burning the resources of the future” and being a “hindrance” to the circular economy. This was followed by calls for the facilities to be encouraged to increase separation at all points along the disposal chain. The committee suggests that “black bag waste could be … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
NSRR
Summary. Circular economy is a response to the aspiration for sustainable growth in the context of the growing pressure of production and consumption on the world's resources and environment. The use of waste material as a secondary resource is one of the first actions that businesses can consider … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: NSRR NSRR
Galicia and Andalusia seek to manage and enhance macroalgae in aquaculture areas
"It is important to note that the project does not intend to assess the causes that cause the massive algae growth, but assumes it and wants to offer management alternatives and use for companies that suffer," said Diego Méndez, head of the Valorization Division of By-products and Circular Economy of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
EU adopts plastics policy agenda
The strategy, the commission says, is part of the transition toward a more circular economy. … has adopted a monitoring framework composed of a set of 10 key indicators that cover each phase of the cycle, which will measure progress towards the transition to a circular economy at EU and national level. Source: Circular Economy […]
Petcore: Strategy for PET in the Circular Economy
Under the theme “Strategy for PET in the Circular Economy”, the complete industry shared perspectives and strategies for a succesful future. From PET resin producers, masterbatch producers, packaging designers and manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, label producers to major brand owners, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Petcore: Strategy for PET in the Circular Economy Petcore: Strategy for […]
European recycling capacity expands
According to Emans, Europe's Circular Economy Package and the Plastics Strategy as well as China's ban on waste imports have driven investments in sorting and recycling plants. “The Plastics Strategy of the Commission and the Chinese import ban have already a positive impact as we see an … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: European recycling capacity […]
GPCA to drive industry talks on circular economy and innovation in summit
DUBAI – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) will focus on the circular economy and innovation during its 5th Research and Innovation Summit and 9th GPCA PlastiCon, taking place at the Oberoi, Business Bay, Dubai, on March 11-13 March and March 14-15, respectively. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: GPCA to drive industry talks on […]
Workshop
You are here. Home; Event type; Workshop. Workshop. 01 Mar 2018. Economie circulaire en entreprise: exemples et mise en oeuvre. Event type: Workshop. City: Brussels. Country: Belgium. Sector: Ecodesign · Education · Sustainable development. Economie circulaire en entreprise. Read more about … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Workshop Workshop
Europe experiencing 'significant increase' in plastics recycling capacity
He adds that the EU's Circular Economy Package and the newly presented Plastics Strategy state 'clear targets' to reach. On the other hand, China's ban on import is 'further driving investments' in both sorting and recycling plants. The members of Plastics Recyclers Europe make up roughly 80% of the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Europe […]
The road to regulation
All too often it is thrown away as litter, or unnecessarily landfilled, rather than being contained in the circular economy loop and recycled or incinerated for energy. When it is littered, plastic can make its way into our drains and waterways and in to our oceans. The solutions to this issue include reducing … Source: Circular […]