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A truly circular economy will only come about when there is a strong demand for recycled materials. “If the Government wants to do more than tinker at the edges of recycling policy, it must act decisively to promote UK markets for recycled materials. “We also need to think carefully about the waste that …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Few legal guarantees for plastics recycling in Defra 25-year plan Few legal guarantees for plastics recycling in Defra 25-year plan
… 18 ct gold rings, earrings and cufflinks, will be showcased at this year's 2018 Consumer Electronics Show to highlight the widespread impact that e-waste, or disposable electronic equipment, has on the environment and the opportunity to collaborate across industries to advance a circular economy.
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Dell to recycle gold from e-waste for use in new motherboards, jewellery Dell to recycle gold from e-waste for use in new motherboards, jewellery
Beyond the UK and Ireland-focused policy themes detailed above, it will also be working on relevant EU and international policy issues, including the progress of the EU circular economy package and the future outlook for the export of recovered materials and waste-derived fuels in the context of Brexit …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: CIWM sets out new strategy and policy focus areas CIWM sets out new strategy and policy focus areas
The initiative involves businesses, industry, governments, local authorities, NGO's, media and society, to push for a circular economy, where plastic never becomes waste. According to WRAP, it's vital that a system change is needed to eliminate plastic from the ocean and economy. The focus of the …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New collaborative initiative to tackle plastic waste launched New collaborative initiative to tackle plastic waste launched
It has been reported that an estimated $60 million in gold and silver are thrown away and Dell and Nikki Reed are doing something extraordinary about it. They've recovered gold found in recycled technology to create an 18-carat gold jewelry collection that includes earrings, rings, and cufflinks.
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Dell And Nikki Reed Recycled Gold From Technology Into Jewelry Dell And Nikki Reed Recycled Gold From Technology Into Jewelry
The 25 Year Plan for nature is finally out, and with it comes a new enthusiasm from the Prime Minister for all things environmental. From plastic waste to a green Brexit, her speech sought to underline the government's commitment to be the first to leave the environment in a better state than it was found.
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: PM speech & 25 Year Environment Plan: The green economy reacts PM speech & 25 Year Environment Plan: The green economy reacts
The British Plastics Federation has fired back at the Prime Minister's broadside on plastic packaging, after Theresa May announced plans to rid the economy of single use plastics by 2042. The government has set a 25 year plan to set up a circular economy in single use plastics, and even suggested …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: BPF: 'We are very disturbed' by PM's plastics purge BPF: 'We are very disturbed' by PM's plastics purge
“At Mohawk, we talk about a circular economy,” Bandy says. “We believe in broadening our network of technical solutions and keeping materials out of landfills. We do this by manufacturing products with cleaner materials that produce less waste as well as by giving existing materials a longer, more …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Mohawk ranks on 'Newsweek' 500 greenest companies list Mohawk ranks on 'Newsweek' 500 greenest companies list
Recently, it was shortlisted for the Circular Economy Awards at the World Economic Forum. Mani Vajipey incubated Banyan Nation at his alma mater the University of Columbia before setting up full operations in 2013 with the help of Raj Madangopal, his batchmate from the University of Delaware.
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Waste is profitable: these startups show how Waste is profitable: these startups show how
Dame Ellen MacArthur, said: “Creating a circular economy for plastics amounts to a huge opportunity for the economy as well as providing a longer-term benefit for the environment. Achieving it will require close collaboration and significant commitment from industry, government, and society at large.
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New initiative to create 'a plastic system that works' New initiative to create 'a plastic system that works'