CIWM sets out new strategy and policy focus areas
Beyond the UK and Ireland-focused policy themes detailed above, it will also be working on relevant EU and international policy issues, including the progress of the EU circular economy package and the future outlook for the export of recovered materials and waste-derived fuels in the context of Brexit … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: CIWM sets […]
New collaborative initiative to tackle plastic waste launched
The initiative involves businesses, industry, governments, local authorities, NGO's, media and society, to push for a circular economy, where plastic never becomes waste. According to WRAP, it's vital that a system change is needed to eliminate plastic from the ocean and economy. The focus of the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New collaborative initiative to […]
Dell And Nikki Reed Recycled Gold From Technology Into Jewelry
It has been reported that an estimated $60 million in gold and silver are thrown away and Dell and Nikki Reed are doing something extraordinary about it. They've recovered gold found in recycled technology to create an 18-carat gold jewelry collection that includes earrings, rings, and cufflinks. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Dell And Nikki […]
PM speech & 25 Year Environment Plan: The green economy reacts
The 25 Year Plan for nature is finally out, and with it comes a new enthusiasm from the Prime Minister for all things environmental. From plastic waste to a green Brexit, her speech sought to underline the government's commitment to be the first to leave the environment in a better state than it was found. […]
Company begins advising brands on recyclability
“Our analysis helps clients to understand how their packaging will be treated at end of life and how this is impacted by the design of the pack,” Richard McKinlay, Axion's head of circular economy, stated in the press release. “By identifying the characteristics that reduce the material's value at end of life, … Source: Circular Economy […]
How to de-FANG a global equities portfolio
Brambles, one of the firm's two holdings in Australia, is an excellent example of a stock that contributes to the "circular" economy in the logistics chain (by re-using pallets) rather than the "linear" economy, he said. Second, Stewart Investors backs companies that provide sustainable good and services, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How to de-FANG […]
ANAC slams Spelacchio spending (4)
(ANSA) – Rome, January 10 – Italy'a anti-corruption authority ANAC has found fault with Rome's handling of its maligned-then-praised 'mangy' Christmas tree, Spelacchio. ANAC, acting on a complaint, said that the tree cost about the same as two trees, placed in two parts of the city including … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: ANAC slams Spelacchio […]
Dell is launching a jewelry line — wait, what?
… collection of gold and opals. According to Dell, the gold in the jewelry is all harvested from recycled motherboards, and is intended to “highlight the widespread impact that e-waste, or disposable electronic equipment, has on the environment and the role we all play in advancing a circular economy.” … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Dell […]
RadiciGroup offers complete portfolio at Domotex
This is the core of our strategy for a truly sustainable business and a real circular economy.” On the environmental front, RadiciFil in Casnigo, Italy, has recently obtained ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) certification renewal according to the new 2015 version … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: RadiciGroup offers complete portfolio at […]
Building Materials – Progressing Towards a more Circular Economy
Building Materials – Progressing Towards a more Circular Economy. Event organiser. Centre for European Policy Studies. 7 December 2017, 14:00–16:30 CET • Workshop. Brussels, Belgium. This event has already taken place. Event organiser. Centre for European Policy Studies … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Building Materials – Progressing Towards a more Circular Economy Building Materials – […]