ANAC slams Spelacchio spending (3)
(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 did in 2015. It also said the transport, positioning … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: ANAC slams […]
Coffey calls for change from weight targets post-Brexit
We have an opportunity to almost reset our approach to recycling and focus more on resource efficiency and the circular economy as opposed to simply the weight.” Dr Coffey later commented that it still “amazes” her as to the amount of recycling which is due to things like grass picked up from homes … Source: Circular […]
Dell and Nikki Reed turn gold from computers into jewellery
The initiative aims to highlight the environmental impact that disposable electronic equipment can have and spread the notion of resource valuation in the context of circular economy principles. Nikki Reed, co-founder of Bayou with Love, said: “Bayou with Love was created to bring greater awareness to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Dell and Nikki Reed […]
Olam International CEO to chair WBCSD
… is even greater when we come together to take collective positive action.”. Verghese will be in the role for two years, connecting businesses to WBCSD's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); energy and circular economy; cities and mobility; food, land and water; people; and redefining value. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Olam International CEO to chair […]
From e-waste to bling
… products by end of the decade. In a bid to make the 2020 Olympics in Japan, the circular economy games, the organisers are also utilising e-waste, by recycling discarded or obsolete electronic devices donated by the public, into the gold, silver and bronze medals that will be awarded to the athletes. Source: Circular Economy […]
Top six environmental initiatives that could save your business money
The concept of the circular economy requires movement from a linear order of production (use then disposal) to a model that emphasises recycling and reusing products as much as possible. General Motors has proven the commercial benefit of such a move, claiming to generate $1bn in annual … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Top six environmental […]
iQor's SVP of Global Supply Chain and Chief Sustainability Officer Jimmy Rodriguez Elected to …
“His sustainability efforts at iQor have been significant and expand far beyond our company, helping our clients—some of the biggest technology brands in the world—meet their sustainability goals and practice the concepts of the circular economy.” As the world's largest product support company, iQor … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: iQor's SVP of Global Supply Chain […]
Suez invests in ETIA Group to support production of energy from waste
These investments fit in perfectly with the strategy of SUEZ, a key player in the circular economy. They allow the Group to expand its production of green, decentralised energy by developing new ways of recovering collected and transformed waste. Loïc Voisin , Senior VP Group Innovation, Marketing … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Suez invests in […]
Unwrapping the plastic bag policy switch
More positive remarks about the principles of the circular economy (although she is wary of the name) are evidence of that. She has also engaged more with the industry, as her speeches at Larac and the CIWM inauguration dinner in the autumn showed. As Suez chief exec David Palmer-Jones has … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Circular Economy and sustainable Management, Master Program
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