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SUEZ Paves the Way for a Circular Economy

WHISHWORKS, a global IT services and consulting company specialising in systems integration and Big Data analytics, is pleased to announce the successful implementation and deployment of MuleSoft Anypoint PlatformTM at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK (SUEZ). With the deployment of Anypoint …
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Sustainable experts get down to business basics

Specifically focusing on making sustainable packaging a commercial reality, the 2018 agenda for Sustainability in Packaging US will discuss current trends such as the circular economy, natural resource extension, corporate commitments, addressing food waste, ecommerce, regulatory trends around …
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The circular economy keeps innovation in play

"We probably only know two percent of what the circular economy really is," said Ellen MacArthur, co-founder of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which was launched in 2010 to study and accelerate the circular economy in business sectors around the world. "It's fundamentally a change in the way the …
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Olam CEO begins role as chair of WBCSD

By connecting business to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) through five key systems – energy and circular economy; cities and mobility; food, land and water; people; and redefining value – this approach simplifies the sometimes-complex world of the SDGs and provides a targeted way for …
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Taiwan's first 'green' bonds are issued by textile maker

The company has been promoting the importance of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), aiming to develop a circular economy and reduce reliance on petrochemicals, FENC chairman Douglas Hsu (徐旭東) said at a listing ceremony in Taipei. The “green” bonds, which have a maturity of five years with a …
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Circular Economy — the future of Disruptive Design

Circular Economy — the future of Disruptive Design. With the Industrial Revolution, we set our eyes on the prize, that being money. So it doesn't come as a surprise that we chose the most commercially viable method to the production-consumption equation — mass production. And over time, it gradually …
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Earth Matter NY Takes Composting to a New Level

This oyster shell recovery initiative reinforces Earth Matter's mission on raising New Yorkers' awareness on urban ecology, circular economy, and the importance of individual responsibilities for taking care of the planet. The Lavender Field and the Island Oyster shell collection program aims to become …
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Grant will allow Cobb to recycle certain plastics

Cobb County was one of two places in America to receive a $50,000 grant aimed at helping locals responsibly dispose of plastics that aren't typically recyclable. The program, awarded to Keep Cobb Beautiful and the city of Boise, Idaho, allows environmentally savvy consumers to keep everyday items …
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The Circular Economy in the Built Environment – Annual Meeting of the BAMB Stakeholder Network

The Annual Meeting of the BAMB Stakeholder Network will be held on January 23, 2018 from 10:00-18:00. It's a great opportunity to learn about the key functions of the tools developed by the H2020 BAMB project through concrete case studies and pilots, exploring how they contribute to making the …
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Axion: 'Momentum is building on the issue of how we manage packaging waste'

Momentum is building as the issue of how we manage packaging waste is climbing up the agendas of every nation​,” said Richard McKinlay, head of Circular Economy, Axion. “In future, there's going to be a push on producer responsibility that will require packaging to be collected and recycled​.
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