Scotland launches £60m business fund for low-carbon innovations
But for a nation with Scotland's resources and skills, the transition to a more prosperous, low carbon and circular economy also presents a valuable economic opportunity. “We are determined to attract, retain and develop the low carbon innovators who will shape our future. That is why, I am delighted to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Scotland offers £60m for low carbon infrastructure
Speaking ahead of the launch this evening, Scottish Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: “We have, first and foremost, a moral obligation to fight climate change. But for a nation with Scotland's resources and skills, the transition to a more prosperous, low carbon and circular economy … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Scotland offers £60m for […]
European Plastics Converters releases second edition of Recycling Survey
The European Commission's recently published Plastics Strategy makes it imperative to gain more knowledge about the use of rPM in the European plastics converting industry to support the transition towards a more circular economy. Alexandre Dangis, EuPC Managing Director, said: “It is essential for … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: European Plastics Converters releases second edition […]
Circular economy for modern growth: EU and the Baltics
EU's circular economy plans are aimed at efficient use of natural resources and raw materials, waste disposal, while fostering energy savings and reducing CO2. Adequate actions in the Baltic States would contribute to “closing the loop” of product lifecycles through greater recycling and re-use, while … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular economy for modern growth: […]
Meating the challenge: FAO chief calls for climate-smart food & sustainable protein
Finally, livestock need to be integrated into a circular economy – one that minimises the 'leaks' of energy and materials from the system by re-circulating them in production. This resource is currently being vastly under-used. “Total nutrients from livestock manure exceeds nutrients from synthetic fertilisers … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Meating the challenge: FAO chief […]
The single-use packaging party is over
The EU wants to take advantage of new rules to lay foundations for a new circular economy. It wants to make need virtue, which is best way to be virtuous, especially if desire is accompanied by precise rules of obligatory fulfillment. Change will require a great deal of effort on part of manufacturers and … Source: […]
Biz sector urged to reuse materials to reduce garbage
Geocycle Head John Alindao called for businesses to adopt a circular economy mind-set, which favors reusing materials instead of immediately disposing them in order to maximize resources. The approach allows businesses to increase their positive impact on development, particularly on waste … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Biz sector urged to reuse materials to reduce garbage […]
Interview: China's commitment to int'l dialogue, cooperation vital, WEF founder says
At the same time, we increasingly see China's globalizing enterprises playing a responsible role on the international stage, for example in the area of trade and the circular economy," the WEF founder said. Recalling the prevailing discussion on capitalism during the forum's annual meeting in 2012, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Interview: China's commitment to […]
Far from the fast fashion lane
Shopping in charity op shops is a way by which Australians can contribute positively to the circular economy." Ultimately, although fast fashion items can often be priced the same as second-hand goods, when you buy second-hand, you might be picking up something pre-loved that is of a higher quality … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Far […]
Evian plastic bottles to be 100 percent recycled by 2025
The goal of making Evian plastic bottles from 100 percent recycled plastic exemplifies Danone's intention to fully embrace the circular economy. Image: Danone. Evian, which is part of the French multinational food group Danone, gets its name from Évian-les-Bains, a French spa town on the south shore … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Evian plastic bottles […]