EU aims to recycle all plastics packaging by 2030
The Commission added that, in relation to the plastics strategy, it has adopted a monitoring framework, composed of a set of 10 key indicators which cover each phase of the cycle, which will measure progress towards the transition to a circular economy at EU and national level. “With our plastic strategy … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Questions & Answers: A European strategy for plastics
How does the plastics strategy fit into efforts to create a circular economy? Since the start of its mandate, the Juncker Commission has been actively working to stimulate Europe's transition towards a circular economy. Today's measures form part of these efforts. The EU Action Plan for the Circular … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Questions & […]
How is the EU progressing towards the circular economy?
A circular economy aims to maintain the value of products, materials and resources for as long as possible and minimise the generation of waste. The European Commission publishes today aCommunication on the monitoring framework for the circular economy and an accompanying Staff working … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How is the EU progressing towards the […]
Plastic Waste: a European strategy to protect the planet, defend our citizens and empower our …
The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics, adopted today, is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy. It will protect the environment from plastic pollution whilst fostering growth and innovation, turning a challenge into a positive agenda for the Future of Europe. There is a strong … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastic Waste: […]
Biogas energy potential alternative to 'monstrous turbines' could create jobs in Laois
Laois TD and Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Climate Action, Brian Stanley has today said that if we are to take climate change seriously, and to move from fossil fuels, this State needs to use all the renewable resources it has available. One of these resources is the potential of biogas, which can improve … Source: Circular […]
Dell unveils shiny and new sustainable strategy, with push into jewellery trade.
The computer manufacturer Dell is making a valuable contribution to the circular economy in more ways than one, potentially improving its environment impact while also being lead supplier for a new range of eco-jewellery. The technology giant has teamed up with jewellery designer Nikki Reed, using … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Dell unveils shiny and […]
VF Corporation exploring servitisation to champion circular economy
VF Corporation is exploring ways for its flagship brands, which include The North Face, Timberland and Vans, to offer rental and service-based business models that appeal to new consumer trends while enhancing the company's circular economy pillar of its new sustainability strategy. The company … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: VF Corporation exploring servitisation to champion […]
Why this huge new agri-tech park in Cambridgeshire is so important
All of the above means ARC meets the requirements of the Government's Natural Capital Committee, which is tasked to invest in circular economy projects. Solar panels are installed on a buildings roof. (Image: Niall Carson/PA Archive). ARC will also provide a home to innovators looking to lead the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Why this […]
Achieving Zero Waste-to-Landfill: Q&A with 3M's Ann Meitz
It has enabled the plant to create a true circular economy example of taking waste and putting it into new materials. The team also looked at reducing the amount of waste they're creating. Over time, these efforts have had a dramatic impact. How do you convince employees to go on a “dumpster dive”? Source: Circular […]
EU opens consultation on plastic marine litter
The strategy on plastics will form part of the EU circular economy package. The Commission published the roadmap a year ago and the strategy itself will be published on 16 January, the EU executive recently told Chemical Watch. In a letter last December, Denmark urged the Commission to help plug … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]