UK the biggest contributor to ERP's milestone
He said: “Treating 3 million tonnes of WEEE shows that the ERP has contributed significantly to the EU circular economy and proves that extended producer responsibility in a competitive environment brings huge benefits for the environment at reasonable cost to producers. It also promotes innovation, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UK the biggest contributor to […]
Companies urged to look at steps to reduce the plastics problem
"Businesses, in particular, could do four things to accelerate the shift towards a circular economy for plastics, keeping them as a valuable material in the economy and out of the ocean," the WEF said. Firstly, the WEF argue that companies investing in ways of delivering products to people without … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Companies […]
Recycling aims only possible with more post-consumer PET available: panel
Clarissa Morawski, the managing director of the Reloop Platform that supports moving towards a circular economy, said that companies will need … is a key area of interest for both the European Commission and other bodies active in working towards the introduction of a more circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recycling aims only […]
OrthoLite Steps Toward Circularity with Eco Hybrid
OrthoLite's new product launch could help the footwear industry take another step toward a more circular economy. At The Materials Show in Portland, Oregon, Wednesday, the foam and insole manufacturer launched Eco Hybrid, a foam made from upcycled scraps from its own production floor. OrthoLite … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: OrthoLite Steps Toward Circularity with […]
What is the green economy and why should you care?
How would you define it in its simplest terms? The green economy builds on what we call “green competitiveness” – creating jobs and growth, while reducing emissions. This is how industries and markets should work. The other side of this is to have a “circular economy” – not just producing new things, … Source: Circular Economy […]
Digital technologies and business model innovations for the circular economy, Engineering …
PhD Project – Digital technologies and business model innovations for the circular economy, Engineering Management – PhD (Funded) at University of Exeter, listed on FindAPhD.com. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Digital technologies and business model innovations for the circular economy, Engineering … Digital technologies and business model innovations for the circular economy, Engineering …
EU makes multi-million circular pledge
The European Commission has rubber stamped €98.2 of investments targeted at accelerating the continent's shift to a low-carbon, circular economy. It is part of the new LIFE funding programme for the Environment and Climate Action, and will support 10 projects across eight countries focussed on five … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU makes multi-million circular […]
EU funding for citizen wellbeing and climate action
The package will support the bloc's transition to a low-carbon, circular economy and covers 10 projects in Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Lithuania, Malta, Spain and Sweden. The EU funding will mobilise investments leading to an additional €2bn including agricultural, structural, regional and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU funding for citizen wellbeing and climate action […]
Solitek to expand cell and module capacity
Modules produced at the facility range in power from 270W to 345W. The company's unit SoliTek R&D is currently actively participating in two research projects, the H2020 program and the CABRISS project. Both projects focus on a circular economy model development in the solar industry based on … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Solitek to expand […]
Aquafil, Genomatica Partner to Create First 'Bio-Nylon' Product
Bonazzi said that "As proven by the success of Econyl, consumers and manufacturers look forward to opportunities to play an active role in the circular economy. We aim to be a leader of sustainability for nylon, and we are excited by the opportunity to be the first to bring the benefits of this new … Source: […]