Sector briefs MPs on China challenge
Large parts of the discussion were about the effectiveness of PRNs and the loss of the Chinese market on efforts to hit recycling targets, for example the 50% for household collections by 2020, and future targets, notably in the EU Circular Economy package. That led onto Government policy and recent … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
New Study by BP Solar Chief Says Oil Age Will End in Three Decades
He noted that for the European Union to achieve its climate mitigation pledges, there was a need for greater government investment in renewable energy sources and new regulatory frameworks to speed the transition. He also highlighted the goal of implementing true 'circular economy' principles to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New Study by BP Solar […]
UN environment chief: China's import ban should spur recycling
Solheim alluded to developing a more circular economy with less overall waste, too. There are countries, regions and cities around the world already taking concrete steps in that direction: Governments of varying sizes continue to pass fees or bans on disposable packaging, Coca-Cola and McDonald's … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UN environment chief: China's import […]
$1.3 trillion voice for sustainability
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is stepping up its efforts to support the circular economy. At last week's World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the WBCSD launched the Factor 10 initiative. Supported by 30 companies, with combined revenues of $1.3 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: .3 trillion voice for sustainability .3 […]
Senior Buyer Plastic Circular Economy
You will drive and support the global team to implement the new initiatives on our Packaging Procurement Policy to co-build the circular economy ambition of Danone. About the Job. Since January 2017 Danone became a Core Partner of Ellen MacArthur Foundation with the objective to accelerate our … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Senior Buyer Plastic […]
Unifi announces Repreve Champions of Sustainability winners
Repreve Partners in Innovation recognizes companies using Repreve in a way that's unique to the market. Repreve Circular Economy recognizes companies demonstrating best-in-class use of the closed loop concept, which aims to eliminate waste throughout the product life cycle. Repreve Newcomer … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Unifi announces Repreve Champions of Sustainability winners Unifi announces […]
Using algae to promote agricultural sustainability and the circular economy
Algae are being used to develop new technology to clean up waste. Scientists at Swansea University are leading on a €5.5 Million eco-innovative project. The ALG-AD project could potentially result in a circular economy solution whereby excess waste nutrients produced from anaerobic digestion of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Using algae to promote agricultural sustainability […]
The sky is the limit: Five inspiring messages from the 2018 edie Sustainability Leaders Forum
The circular economy has hit the ground running since the start of 2018, with a host of corporates lining up to take action on issues such as coffee cup and plastics waste. But as demonstrated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Initiative, the global resource efficiency agenda will require … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
France to implement a new environmental tax?
The Amorce association, an association of local authorities and businesses in the fields of waste, energy and heating networks, reveals the tax measures which will be included in the French national roadmap on circular economy (FREC). EURACTIV's partner Le Journal de l'Environnement reports. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: France to implement a new environmental tax? […]
The RealReal and University of Arizona Collaborate to Create an Endowed Chair in Gemology …
As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by brands from Chanel to Cartier, and hundreds more, supporting the circular economy. We make consigning effortless with free in-home pickup, drop-off service and direct shipping. At our store in SoHo NYC customers can shop and consign and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The RealReal […]