Has sustainable packaging arrived?
But with pressure coming both from below, in the groundswell of gen X and millennial consumer demand, and from above, in the form of outwardly altruistic fund managers, the dream model of a sustainable circular economy may be a foregone conclusion. Now if only we could get China to take our … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Coca-Cola India eyes boost to fruit CSD portfolio
"Under the Virtuous Fruit Circular Economy initiative, Coca-Cola proposes to use Indian fruit products in as many beverages as possible," the spokesperson said. "Adding juice to our carbonated flavour products is one of those options." The Economic Times today cited an anonymous Coca-Cola official … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Coca-Cola India eyes boost to fruit […]
Texworld USA breaks attendance records
Lenzing hosted the Educational Series which included a panel of industry experts on sustainable sourcing and circular economy. Featured discussions were led by Sourcing Journal, Eileen Fisher, Trend Council and NSF International. Textile Talks were also a continued success at this year's show led … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Texworld USA breaks attendance records Texworld […]
Coca-Cola To Introduce Fruit Juice In Its Soft Drinks
A Coca-Cola spokesperson who spoke to ETRetail said, “Under our virtuous fruit circular economy initiative, we propose to use Indian fruit products in as many beverages as possible; adding juice to our carbonated flavour products is one of those options. As we go forward, we will continue to explore … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Coca-Cola […]
Co-processing should be recognised in EU plastics strategy
The European Cement Association, Cembureau, has urged European policymakers to recognise the contribution cement plants can make to managing waste plastic, as part of the European Commission's initiative to develop a dedicated Plastics Strategy in a Circular Economy. According to the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Co-processing should be recognised in EU plastics strategy Co-processing […]
Edinburgh entrepreneur finds new use for by-products of whisky making process
I love the idea of the circular economy and making something of value out of nothing. The idea for working with algae came from seeing a massive algae bloom while I was working offshore on a wind farm in the German Bight. That experience combined with my biotechnology background and the desire … Source: Circular Economy […]
'Peaceful dialogue' key to transitional justice: ex-Polish president
Ko's office arranged the trip so he and other city government officials can learn more about urban renewal, the circular economy, smart cities and shared transportation in major cities. On Wednesday, Ko addressed the European Parliament in Brussels, touting Taipei's values. The mayor said Taipei's … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 'Peaceful dialogue' key to transitional […]
2nd World Circular Economy Forum
Event organiser. Ministry of the Environment of Japan & Sitra. Add to calendar. iCal · Outlook · Google Calendar · Yahoo Calendar. Related themes and tags. Demand · Industry · Behaviour · Circular economy · Cities · Consumer goods · Manufacturing · Sharing economy · Supply chain · Tech & … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Construction and demolition waste protocol
You are here. Home; Relevant EU legislation or initiative; Construction and demolition waste protocol. Construction and demolition waste protocol. ReMade in Italy: how to measure the circularity in a product. Organisation or Company: ReMade in Italy. Type of organisation or company:. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Construction and demolition waste protocol Construction and demolition waste […]
A Stitch in Time (wastes less)
By using my grandma's Dirndl as a resource for a new product, I was participating in a “circular economy” business model, which aims to reduce resources and avoid waste. In 2013, the average North American consumer purchased 64 garments – about five per month. Clothing consumption has steadily … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: A Stitch […]