Coke to expand recycling as pressure mounts to cut plastic use
"But in the long run, it's going to be part of the fundamental proposition of the industry driving up the circular economy." The biggest challenge, however, may be taste: Not all packaging materials can maintain the same quality. With some packages, the challenging is getting them to work as well, Jordan … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Coke Plans to Recycle a Bottle for Every One It Sells by 2030
“But in the long run, it's going to be part of the fundamental proposition of the industry driving up the circular economy.” The biggest challenge, however, may be taste: Not all packaging materials can maintain the same quality. With some packages, the challenging is getting them to work as well, Jordan … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Coca-Cola pledges to recycle all packaging by 2030
The firm also said it subscribed to the idea of a "circular economy" where resources such as aluminium, plastic and glass are re-used rather than disposed of. As well as the well-known Coke brand, the firm markets dozens of other juices, sodas and teas including Fanta, Schweppes, Smartwater and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Coca-Cola […]
British meat supplier targets circular economy
British meat supplier Cranswick is aiming to eliminate all non-recyclable plastics packaging from its business by 2025 to support the transition towards a more circular economy. The food manufacturer commended the UK government's 25-year environmental plan for bringing sustainability onto the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: British meat supplier targets circular economy British meat supplier […]
Solvay puts chemicals voice into Ellen MacArthur Foundation partnerships
Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, CEO of Solvay, said: “The circular economy is increasingly important for our businesses and our customers who are asking us to bring solutions to the table that meet their sustainability needs. Joining the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and partnering with renowned global players … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Solvay puts chemicals voice into Ellen […]
Leading construction body calls for increased sector productivity to help ease the Brexit blues
For example, when using SmartWaste, our data shows that construction projects become more efficient and save an average of £12,000 per project on waste alone via landfill taxes and associated recovery costs tied into circular economy models. The SiteSmart tools' measure the core KPIs of waste, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Leading construction body calls […]
EU Plastic Strategy Criticised For Bioplastics Limits
The European Bioplastics association (EUBP) said that the European Strategy for Plastics published on Tuesday by the European Commission (EC) recognised the contribution that bio-based plastics solutions made to a circular economy but that concrete measures to further encourage them were still … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU Plastic Strategy Criticised For Bioplastics Limits EU […]
LIFE RECYPACK project will divert 57000 tons of plastic waste every year
The LIFE RECYPACK project will implement a new public-private waste management project for commercial plastic packages in line with the circular economy criteria. The current management of commercial plastic wastes in the European Union does not meet the circular economy criteria. In 2013, the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: LIFE RECYPACK project will divert 57000 […]
Coca-Cola aims to recycle 100% of its packaging by 2030
Coca-Cola's 100% packaging recycling goal isn't new, but it doesn't make its key partnerships any less meaningful — the company has joined with groups that are already taking meaningful action in developing a more circular economy. The New Plastics Economy, for example, recently awarded $1 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Coca-Cola aims to recycle 100% […]
OPINION: 'Council should eradicate single-use plastics'
I was delighted last month when Derry City and Strabane District Council adopted a Circular Economy/Zero Waste stra tegy. When Environment Minister, I clearly saw the important environmental improvements and exciting economic opportunities that the move towards a circular economy could create, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: OPINION: 'Council should eradicate single-use plastics' OPINION: 'Council […]