United Kingdom government confirms plastics waste initiatives
The initiative announced today will be the first step towards implementation of the New Plastics Economy, WRAP and the EMF have announced: "a circular economy where plastic is valued and never becomes waste". Friends of the Earth's CEO Craig Bennett said, "A long-term vison for protecting our … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: United Kingdom government […]
UK's May announces 25-year environmental plan, including plastic waste reduction
"We look forward to working with government to help the United Kingdom progress towards a truly circular economy by helping to reduce littering, significantly increasing recycling infrastructure, ensuring all packaging used for food and drink consumed "on the go" is captured for recycling, encouraging … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UK's May announces 25-year environmental plan, […]
PM battles plastic waste – but what about the rest of the environment?
By applying circular economy principles to global plastic packaging flows, the report envisioned a "New Plastics Economy" which would prioritise and reward the reuse and recycling of packaging materials, and reduce negative outcomes such as the large-scale leakage of plastic into our seas. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: PM battles plastic waste – but what […]
UK Food and Drink Federation 'welcomes' 25-year environment plan launch
“The Prime Minister said that all EU environmental laws and regulations will be incorporated into UK law when we leave the Union. We welcome this as we believe this could include directives on the circular economy package which requires us to keep materials in circulation for as long as possible. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Durand: The debate on programmed obsolescence is not happening in the EU
The Commission recently presented a legislative package on the circular economy. So why was programmed obsolescence not mentioned in it? It is incomprehensible that the issue of programmed obsolescence was not taken into account in this package. It is incomprehensible not to take action on the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Durand: The debate on […]
What's next for the circular economy?
Registration opened today for the circular economy stakeholder conference – which will champion a collaborative approach to achieving a sustainable future for Europe. It 'will bring together industry representatives, public authorities, NGOs, and citizens to make the transition a truly joint endeavour'. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: What's next for the circular economy? What's next […]
Marine litter and single use plastics stakeholder survey
The European Commission Action Plan for a Circular Economy (2015) therefore identified plastics as one of 5 priority areas. A Communication outlining the strategy for plastics is currently under preparation and scheduled for adoption in January 2018. Rising amounts of plastic waste and marine litter … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Marine litter and single use […]
Far Eastern issues Taiwan's first 'green' bonds
Far Eastern New Century has been promoting the importance of reduce, reuse, recycle—the 3Rs—with an aim to develop a circular economy and reduce its dependence on petrochemicals, Douglas Hsu, FENC chairman, said at the listing ceremony in Taipei. Nearly 20 per cent of FENC's textile … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Far Eastern issues Taiwan's first […]
Environment Plan welcomed 'but more is needed'
The ESA's executive director Jacob Hayler explained that while the plan provided “much-needed encouragement to our industry”, it was too focused on consumers. He said: “A truly circular economy will only come about when there is a strong demand for recycled materials. If the Government wants to do … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Environment Plan […]
Pressure builds on Theresa May as Tesco backs deposit return scheme
Tesco has thrown its weight behind the introduction of a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles, adding to the mounting pressure on the government to fast track action to tackle plastic bottle waste. The supermarket giant, which yesterday updated its packaging strategy following the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Pressure builds on Theresa […]