Industry needs voice on plastic debate, says Klöckner Pentaplast CEO
Daniel Dayan said that the plan ought to get government, industry, NGOs, retailers and consumers to progress towards a “truly circular economy”. Dayan said: “This commitment by the government serves as an opportunity to engage and catalyse urgent, meaningful and sustainable actions. Both the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Industry needs voice on plastic debate, […]
Inside Coca-Cola's Sustainability Strategy
Using recycled material in new bottles and cans keeps valuable resources in a circular economy, encourages recycling and significantly reduces the carbon footprint of our packaging. We believe that using both recycled PET and PET made from bio-based, renewable material, alongside a lighter, fully … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Inside Coca-Cola's Sustainability Strategy Inside Coca-Cola's […]
Europe wants modular LED luminaires for a circular economy
The need for projects like Repro-light has been highlighted in several recent white papers, including “Serviceable Luminaires in a Circular Economy” published by The European Lighting Association. This white paper highlights the value of a circular economy, and it is just such an economy the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Europe wants modular LED luminaires […]
ALBA to tackle Shanghai's growing scrap vehicle fleet
'We are very pleased to be able to further deploy our knowhow in automotive recycling in Asia,' comments ALBA Group's ceo Axel Schweitzer. 'Our aim is to establish a model for all of China and actively support the country in building a modern and sustainable circular economy. At the same time, we are … Source: Circular […]
Scotland Proposes Ban On Plastic-Stemmed Cotton Buds
Over the last 10 years, recycling rates in Scotland have gone up.Scottish households recycled 45.2% of their rubbish in 2016 – up from around 32 per cent for council waste in 2007. Our action on building a more circular economy has been recognised as world-leading.This has included in recognition of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Responsible consumption, a guide to a zero-waste New Year
Applying the waste hierarchy in human activities can help conserve resources, stare down on pollution, create jobs, stimulate a circular economy and build a generation of environmentally responsible residents. In simple terms the waste hierarchy consists of 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Responsible consumption, a guide to a zero-waste […]
The Problem of Plastic Waste will require Drastic Measures
The problem of plastic waste, an American expert observes, “requires attention at every level and every step, from the development of a comprehensive waste collection infrastructure, to the advanced reengineering and innovation that will constitute a sustainable circular economy model, to choices we … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The Problem of Plastic Waste will require […]
Environmentalists urge redefining 'greater good'
While the government has stated that it aims to build affordable and sustainable transportation infrastructure, and to establish a “nuclear-free homeland” by 2025 in its localized SDGs, it is regrettable that developing a circular economy is not part of the agenda, Chao said. Taiwan's contributions to the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Environmentalists urge redefining […]
Polluted air, water to be cleared up by 2020
Compared to previous years, there are stricter new standards and requirements for local environmental protection, focusing on nine special fields including water, air, soil, solid waste, industry, agriculture, ecology, circular economy and Chongming eco-island construction, with 250 projects arranged. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Polluted air, water to be cleared up by 2020 Polluted air, […]
Wanted: your old laptops and smartphones
The shop is run by the city council, free online reuse network Freegle, circular economy environment specialists SOENECS and computer data erasure experts EraseMyData. Cllr Horan said: “Many people think if they simply delete everything on their computer, or reset their phone to 'factory settings' … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Wanted: your old laptops and […]