(ANSA) – Rome, January 10 – Italy'a anti-corruption authority ANAC has found fault with Rome's handling of its maligned-then-praised 'mangy' Christmas tree, Spelacchio. ANAC, acting on a complaint, said that the tree cost about the same as two trees did in 2015. It also said the transport, positioning …
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We have an opportunity to almost reset our approach to recycling and focus more on resource efficiency and the circular economy as opposed to simply the weight.” Dr Coffey later commented that it still “amazes” her as to the amount of recycling which is due to things like grass picked up from homes …
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The initiative aims to highlight the environmental impact that disposable electronic equipment can have and spread the notion of resource valuation in the context of circular economy principles. Nikki Reed, co-founder of Bayou with Love, said: “Bayou with Love was created to bring greater awareness to …
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… is even greater when we come together to take collective positive action.”​. Verghese will be in the role for two years, connecting businesses to WBCSD's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); energy and circular economy; cities and mobility; food, land and water; people; and redefining value.
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Brambles, one of the firm's two holdings in Australia, is an excellent example of a stock that contributes to the "circular" economy in the logistics chain (by re-using pallets) rather than the "linear" economy, he said. Second, Stewart Investors backs companies that provide sustainable good and services, …
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(ANSA) – Rome, January 10 – Italy'a anti-corruption authority ANAC has found fault with Rome's handling of its maligned-then-praised 'mangy' Christmas tree, Spelacchio. ANAC, acting on a complaint, said that the tree cost about the same as two trees, placed in two parts of the city including …
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… collection of gold and opals. According to Dell, the gold in the jewelry is all harvested from recycled motherboards, and is intended to “highlight the widespread impact that e-waste, or disposable electronic equipment, has on the environment and the role we all play in advancing a circular economy.” …
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This is the core of our strategy for a truly sustainable business and a real circular economy.” On the environmental front, RadiciFil in Casnigo, Italy, has recently obtained ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) certification renewal according to the new 2015 version …
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“Our analysis helps clients to understand how their packaging will be treated at end of life and how this is impacted by the design of the pack,” Richard McKinlay, Axion's head of circular economy, stated in the press release. “By identifying the characteristics that reduce the material's value at end of life, …
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