4 Of Our Biggest Global Problems Are Big Business Opportunities
Turning products into services is one promising concept for the circular economy. The report lays out three areas of possible exploitation: alternative food sources (like businesses built around insect production that require less water and energy than traditional meat production); construction; and what it … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 4 Of Our Biggest Global Problems […]
Member States to benefit from €98.2 million in investments to improve citizens' quality of life
The European Commission has approved an investment package of €98.2 million to support Europe's transition to a low-carbon, circular economy … some of the biggest environmental challenges today, such as air pollution, water scarcity, circular economy or biodiversity loss in a coordinated way. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Member States to benefit from €98.2 million […]
Theresa May needs to be bolder in her quest to tackle Britain's throwaway society
With the 25-year Environment Plan, the government missed a major opportunity to take tangible steps towards a circular economy that would, in time, help to ensure that products thrown away are able to be reused or recycled in a cost-effective manner, which does not include landfill or energy from … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Theresa […]
New materials, new perspectives
The ultimate goal is to build a “circular economy,” Jambeck says. The current model for our economy is linear, Jambeck adds, meaning that new products are made, used, and then disposed of when they've served their purpose. In a circular economy, waste products are repurposed into other materials … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New materials, […]
Reverse Logistics Association Examines “Circular Economy”
“The Circular Economy” is the theme addressed by The Reverse Logistics Association's (RLA) at its annual conference and expo in Las Vegas this week. Tony Sciarrotta, RLA's executive director, maintains that with the return rate of e-commerce purchases being three to four times higher than that for … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Reverse Logistics Association […]
Green Wall of China Disrupts Waste Trade, Spurs Waste Policy Reform
On January 16, 2018, the European Commission unveiled the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (the “Strategy”). The Strategy responds to a redirection in global waste trade and management spurred by China's ban on certain types of imported waste (the “Ban”). The Ban … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Green Wall of China Disrupts […]
Chinese controls impacting across the globe
“In the UK we are engaging with politicians and the wider industry to promote good quality and the circular economy and this includes the Recycling Association.” A senior Chinese paper mill representative confirmed how China has introduced the measures as part of a shake-up of its own waste … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Chinese controls […]
St Paul's Bay fish farm had 10 illegal tuna pens, Environment Minister confirms
A recent inspection by Environment and Resources Agency (ERA), and fisheries department personnel found that fish farms operating off the coast of St Paul's Bay had some “nine or 10” cages more than was allowed by their permit, according to Environment Minister Jose Herrera. The minister was … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: St Paul's Bay […]
Giant mannequin wastes nothing
A striking new display in New York is helping to raise awareness about the problem of clothes waste. With 85% of apparel ending up in landfill – in the US alone – action needs to be taken to reverse the environmental damage being caused. And to encourage people to recycle and reuse clothes, instead … Source: […]
France mulls plans for bottle deposit scheme
France has announced proposals to introduce a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and metal cans as part of plans intended to boost recycling rates and drive its circular economy. The full text of this article is only available to subscribers and free trialists. To login,please enter your email address … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]