Report Finds Market Opportunities for SDGs 10, 12, 13, 14
… transformation of the construction sector to a more circular economy, and re-purposing electric vehicle batteries for domestic power grids (SDG 12); capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) and sustainable shipping (SDG 13); and redesigning plastics and transforming aquaculture with alternative feed sources … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Report Finds Market Opportunities for SDGs 10, 12, 13, […]
Fighting back
… coal' situation, we ought to increasingly complement the current fossil-fuel-dependent model of economy with more of a renewables-based circular economy as also proactively start amassing 'negawatts' (new saved megawatts) through energy conservation and alternative fuel development efforts. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Fighting back Fighting back
Kočevje wins Golden Rock for development breakthrough
The Kočevje municipality has been praised by the Golden Rock jury for encouraging the development of young technological companies, social entrepreneurship, cooperatives and circular economy. It also has a strong programme for the youth with a very active youth centre, and is innovative in … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Kočevje wins Golden Rock for development […]
Ambitious Policies Position Canadian Biofuels for Growth
From its infancy, the industry has continued to drive Canada's circular economy, supporting the agricultural sector while continually creating environmentally sustainable economic growth in communities across the country. Most important, the contributions of the biofuels sector have meant achieving … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Ambitious Policies Position Canadian Biofuels for Growth Ambitious Policies Position Canadian […]
New horizons open for Ecotec by Marchi & Fildi
Marchi & Fildi is widening its Ecotec portfolio range to include new special yarns with counts and styles designed specifically for knit production. The company will demonstrate its new range, focusing on a circular economy approach, at the Première Vision trade fair, which is taking place in Paris this … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New […]
IIT produce biodegradable packaging from artichokes
Berlin – The Smart Materials research team at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), led by Athanassia Athanassiou, in collaboration with Genoa's Wholesale market management company (SGM), and Ascom Confcommercio, presented in Berlin a circular economy project aiming at converting leftover … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: IIT produce biodegradable packaging from artichokes IIT produce biodegradable […]
Will 2018 be the year we solve the plastic problem? – Sustainability Spotlight
If 2018 is going to be a year of accelerated progress on plastics by beverage companies, Evian has put down something of a marker with its 2025 target, along with its strengthened commitment to the circular economy. Evian global brand director Patricia Oliva describes the new commitment as "a new … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Join circular fashion bootcamp
A new bootcamp programme to ideate circular economy innovations for the fashion industry is being held in Holland over the next few weeks. Eindhoven and Amsterdam will each host a bootcamp, with participants receiving support and guidance from 'thought leaders, game changers, scientists, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Join circular fashion bootcamp Join circular fashion […]
GPCA to focus on circular economy, innovation at key events
The various sessions will draw from expert knowledge of the circular economy, and focus on recycling, regulation and export opportunities. PlastiCon will also host the 8th GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards, recognising innovation in plastics conversion industry and regional vocational and academic … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: GPCA to focus on circular economy, innovation at key […]
'Brands have to think far beyond their own operations to keep below 2 degrees'
More and more global brands are taking concrete action to combat CO2 emissions in their supply chains. The number of companies recognised by CDP as demonstrating best practice on green procurement – and awarded a place on our supplier engagement leader board –doubled from 29 last year to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 'Brands have […]