Sustainable nylon? Aquafil joins with Genomatica for greener fabric push
Giulio Bonazzi, chairman and CEO of Aquafil, said he wanted more consumers and manufacturers to play an active role in developing a more 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: Circular […]
Plastic waste: A local and global problem
As to the allegedly biodegradable plastics, the European Union Commission in its “A European Strategy for Plastics in Circular Economy” (January 16, 2018) points out that available biodegradable plastics mostly “degrade under very specific conditions which may not always be easy to find in the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastic waste: A local and […]
Blue economy: The wealth Nigeria must tap
He added that the concepts it will bring to Africa ranges from sustainable business opportunities, circular economy, resource efficiency, and conservation of development. All these he said will help the continent actualize the blue economy sector. He identified maritime insecurity, criminal activities at sea, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Blue economy: The wealth Nigeria must […]
All of Amcor's packaging will be recyclable or reusable by 2025
Speaking from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Rob Opsomer of Ellen MacArthur Foundation said, “Amcor being the first global packaging company to commit to working toward 100-percent recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025 is an important milestone towards creating a circular economy for … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: All of Amcor's packaging will be […]
UN Environment signs circular deal
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is stepping up its efforts to support the circular economy. It announced this week at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, that it will be collaborating more closely with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in a deal that will 'focus … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UN Environment […]
The world is failing to achieve a circular economy—here's how to change that
Released on Tuesday in Davos, Switzerland on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meeting, the Circularity Gap Report launched this new metric to quantify the degree to which the global economy is circular. A circular economy is one where materials and nutrients are recycled and reused … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The world is […]
Fiscal Consolidation To Continue At A Slower Pace: Nomura
The government is expected to continue its fiscal consolidation at a slower pace in the ensuing budget with a fiscal deficit target of 3.2 percent of GDP for 2018-19, says a report by Nomura. According to the Japanese financial services major, it is expected to be a “good” budget – one that attests to the … […]
Karmenu Vella and the plastics tax
Its title is very clear: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy. Plastic is ubiquitous: it is present in all aspects of our economy and our daily lives. The plastics we use must be such that they can be re-used rather than thrown away. It is an important resource which can be put […]
Startup Street: Indian Plastic Recycling Startup Bags People's Choice Award At Davos
An Indian recycling startup won the Circular Economy Award at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Facebook's latest acquisition suggests that biometric identity verification might be on its mind. Japan's SoftBank Group Corp is reportedly in talks with India's leading insurance aggregator and a … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Startup Street: Indian Plastic Recycling Startup […]
THINK magazine FREE with MaltaToday on Sunday
With a number of opinion pieces on topics ranging from domestic violence to the circular economy, as well as a section specifically for students, this edition of THINK magazine truly is on fire. To top it off, the publication concludes with a handy to-do-list for students on who to follow, what to listen to, read, … […]