Sitra honoured as a leading driver of the circular economy
The award honours Sitra and its partners' pioneering work to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and to build a more sustainable future for everyone, both in Finland and globally. The annual Circulars Awards recognise individuals and organisations across the globe that are making notable … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Sitra honoured as a […]
Trending: Local, National Governments Get Real About Creating Circular, Low-Carbon Future
Though the private sector has largely been leading the charge against climate change as of late, local and national governments are starting to step up to the plate to further catalyze the shift to a more sustainable economy. As the UK and EU ramp up efforts to slash plastics pollution, the Scottish … Source: Circular Economy […]
Unifi hosts North Carolina governor
“We're also excited that we were able to show the governor how sustainability can make a significant difference in our circular economy,” Hall continues. “We want to increase opportunities for North Carolina businesses to turn waste into value, thereby creating new revenue streams while continually and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Unifi hosts North Carolina […]
Avangard Innovative names chief operating officer
In this new role as COO, he is spearheading the opening of the Natura PCR plant in Houston. “Our PCR plant is a state-of-the-art facility where we have invested in technology to provide a high-quality pellet for the film and extrusion markets to further our industry's circular economy goals,” Stephens says … Source: Circular Economy News […]
America's First Upcycle Market, UPcyclePOP, Creates Free Valentines Event
"Upcyclepop kindly infuses circular economy principles to sustainably grow the creative economy of Sacramento, California." What: UpCyclePOP, a pop-up Valentines market of upcycled items. When: Sunday, February 11, 2018. Hours: Noon – 6 pm. Where: 7300 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento CA … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: America's First Upcycle Market, UPcyclePOP, Creates Free Valentines Event America's […]
Granville Ecopark becomes first UK anaerobic digestion (AD) plant certified under new …
Amidst this success Granville Ecopark has also been recognised as Market Development leaders with a prestigious award from Sustainable Ireland for its work in food waste and the circular economy. For additional information: Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) · Granville Ecopark. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Granville Ecopark becomes first UK anaerobic digestion (AD) […]
Bioeconomy: A global trend?
Bioeconomy is often spoken of in terms of circular economy, because it recycles byproducts from sectors like agriculture and manufacturing as raw materials. The Äänekoski mill, for example, is pioneering the use of waste sludge from wood pulp production to make pellets that are in turn converted into … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Bioeconomy: A […]
ING Group Commits $122 Million USD to Sustainable Investments
ING describes the “Sustainable Investments” initiative as forming part of a wider sustainability strategy which “aims to accelerate sustainable businesses in areas including…energy transition, the circular economy and water, supporting companies that do not yet fulfil all the criteria for an all-in senior … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: ING Group Commits 2 Million USD to […]
Steelcase Named One of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine
Steelcase was named a multinational finalist in the 2018 Circulars awards, an initiative of the World Economic Forum recognizing companies leading the way to a circular economy. At NeoCon, an annual industry event, the Steelcase showroom was named "Best Large Showroom" by the International … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Steelcase Named One of the World's […]
Fead: Setting the right framework conditions?
FEAD members welcome the publication of the Plastics Strategy as a step forward for designing a new vision for plastics as part of the transition to a circular economy. The provisionally agreed Circular Economy Package will certainly also contribute by setting legally binding targets for recycling and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Fead: Setting the […]