How business can benefit from the circular economy
The circular economy is one that exchanges the typical cycle of make, use, dispose in favour of as much re-use and recycling as possible. Circular approaches rethink product design, material choice and business models, helping reduce risk, increase productivity, enhance resilience and improve … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How business can benefit from the circular […]
A 'match.com' for furniture: How Green Standards reduces bulk waste
That donation aspect seems like a unique way to approach the circular economy model. Can you expand on that? LANGDON: I think the unique piece of this and the exciting piece of this — we're able to integrate our work with our clients and learn from them what kind of priorities they have, because … Source: […]
EU plastics recycling policies lack joint approach, need more funding – INEOS
Moreover, asked whether companies like INEOS may run out of business if a true 'circular economy' was in place, where everything is reused, Crotty emphatically argued that polymers producers would be part of the solution, rather than an extinct part of the industry. “We, as an industry have gone to the … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Northern Ireland region signs up for pioneering zero waste circular economy strategy
A Northern Irish region has adopted a new economic strategy aimed at transitioning to a zero waste circular economy, with the potential to save up to £3 million a year as a result. Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC), one of 11 local authorities in Northern Ireland, covers a population of … Source: Circular Economy […]
Arizona pushes record energy storage volume and aggressive grid modernization
Heartbeat of a circular economy if I've ever seen one. The reality of this proposal getting through in Arizona seems challenging. The state's utilities are under investigation for illegally funding campaigns of those who would later regulate their activities. This has led to a cooling of the renewables market … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Arizona […]
Newcastle Waste Commission report sets out path to 65 per cent recycling by 2030
… a Newcastle Food Movement to work with businesses and communities to reduce food waste, implementing separate food waste collections, establishing a Resource Newcastle Partnership to grow the circular economy, and developing a strong marketing and communications campaign on waste. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Newcastle Waste Commission report sets out path to 65 per […]
China's finalized recyclables ban impacts US recyclers
“In order to shift towards a circular economy, these companies must begin modifying the way they design and manufacture products from the very beginning,” Li said. “By considering a products entire lifecycle in the early stages of development, companies can get the most from their recycled devices and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: China's finalized […]
Packaging Innovations 2018 | Ecopack Challenge calls for truly sustainable solutions
The deadline for entries for Innovation Lab is 2 February, with all sustainable or circular economy related products automatically being entered into the Ecopack Challenge. Companies can apply for Innovation Lab by filling out the online application form. The winners of both the Ecopack Challenge and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Packaging Innovations 2018 | […]
How to accelerate action on the circular economy
Innovators, policymakers and business leaders spoke at the World Economic Annual Meeting 2018 about getting a circular economy off the ground. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How to accelerate action on the circular economy How to accelerate action on the circular economy
Spanish tourist islands set to ban single-use plastics
The EU announced last month that it plans to make all plastic packaging on the European market recyclable by 2030 in a move toward a truly circular economy in the bloc. The European Commission will present legal proposals later this year to limit the use of single-use plastics and restrict the use of … Source: Circular […]