Dell spots golden opportunity with jewellery line
The limited edition range includes 14- and 18-carat gold rings, earrings and cufflinks and aims to highlight the importance of advancing a circular economy. Dell has also announced a pilot to use recycled gold from used electronics in new computer motherboards – it is already doing so with plastics and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Plastics trade groups call for mutual acceptance of REACH after Brexit
The EU's flagship programme to create a circular economy can only be addressed in conjunction with the UK as a partner with the EU." UK government ministers say that REACH will be incorporated into UK law. But the government has failed to explain how this would be achieved or whether it would be … Source: Circular […]
May Urges UK Supermarkets To Create Plastic-Free Aisles In War On Waste
However, the organisation warned that the government needs to develop a strategy to help retailers shift to a circular economy. “One element missing from the plan is details on how we improve the waste and recycling infrastructure in the UK and work with local authorities to improve consistency in … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: May […]
Circular Economy: Tremendous slow-down
In light of the preliminary agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Circular Economy Package in December 2017 CEWEP appeals to the Member States not to see landfill diversion as a burden, but as an opportunity to improve their waste management systems, with … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular Economy: Tremendous […]
BPF: 'We are very disturbed' by PM's plastics purge
The British Plastics Federation has fired back at the Prime Minister's broadside on plastic packaging, after Theresa May announced plans to rid the economy of single use plastics by 2042. The government has set a 25 year plan to set up a circular economy in single use plastics, and even suggested … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Mohawk ranks on 'Newsweek' 500 greenest companies list
“At Mohawk, we talk about a circular economy,” Bandy says. “We believe in broadening our network of technical solutions and keeping materials out of landfills. We do this by manufacturing products with cleaner materials that produce less waste as well as by giving existing materials a longer, more … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Mohawk ranks […]
Waste is profitable: these startups show how
Recently, it was shortlisted for the Circular Economy Awards at the World Economic Forum. Mani Vajipey incubated Banyan Nation at his alma mater the University of Columbia before setting up full operations in 2013 with the help of Raj Madangopal, his batchmate from the University of Delaware. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Waste is profitable: […]
New initiative to create 'a plastic system that works'
Dame Ellen MacArthur, said: “Creating a circular economy for plastics amounts to a huge opportunity for the economy as well as providing a longer-term benefit for the environment. Achieving it will require close collaboration and significant commitment from industry, government, and society at large. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New initiative to create 'a plastic […]
Few legal guarantees for plastics recycling in Defra 25-year plan
A truly circular economy will only come about when there is a strong demand for recycled materials. “If the Government wants to do more than tinker at the edges of recycling policy, it must act decisively to promote UK markets for recycled materials. “We also need to think carefully about the waste that … Source: Circular […]
Dell to recycle gold from e-waste for use in new motherboards, jewellery
… 18 ct gold rings, earrings and cufflinks, will be showcased at this year's 2018 Consumer Electronics Show to highlight the widespread impact that e-waste, or disposable electronic equipment, has on the environment and the opportunity to collaborate across industries to advance a circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Dell to recycle gold from […]