EU Commissioner Karmenu Vella: Every year 400000 in Europe die prematurely due to poor air …
The work programme in the field of environment for the next year and circular economy are among the most important issues during the Bulgarian presidency of the Council of the EU. Vella said the presidency could give a new impetus to circular economy. On January 16, the Commission will present a … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Praise as Gove and Coffey stay put
Resource minister Therese Coffey also retains her post. During her second year in the role she has issued warmer sentiments towards the EU's circular economy package, as well as backing a drive for greater consistency in local authority household waste collections. An early comment on the Defra … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Praise as Gove […]
EU Commissioner: Air Pollution is Among the EU's Biggest Environmental Problems
Air cleanness is a problem not only for Bulgaria but also for the whole European Union and for the world at large. This is what the Commissioner for the Environment, Karmenu Vella, told the Bulgarian National Television. "In Europe every year 400,000 people die prematurely because of the dirty air," he … Source: Circular Economy News […]
Experienced R&T Associate in Ecological Economics Applied to Sustainability Assessment and …
In particular, the Unit is developing new metrics to assess the sustainability of large scale systems (like cities or regions), in particular when challenged by public policies, and the support provided by ecosystems services to human activities, under the umbrella of Circular Economy. To this aim, the Unit … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Experienced R&T […]
Nikki Reed Launches Jewelry Line with Husband Ian Somerhalder's Support!
“Showing us all that we don't need to mine for gold in destructive ways when companies like Bayou and Dell reuse and repurpose through innovation, creating a circular economy.” “This is called leadership in sustainability and I'm so freaking proud of my wife, @bayouwithlove and @dell for the endless … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Nikki […]
Theresa May's environment speech: A 10 point green economy wish-list
… a new fracking industry when we need to switch to cleaner sources of fuel as a matter of urgency. She should explain why it took Blue Planet 2 for the government to realise its circular economy and waste strategies were a mess. Better still, she should promise to rectify all these glaring inconsistencies. Source: […]
Enabling the circular economy
The conference will bring together professionals from across Europe to inform them about the outcomes of this very special project that focused on ways to increase separate paper collection in the EU, a key element in Europe's transition towards a Circular Economy. 19 partners across the value chain … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Enabling the […]
Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to recycle its excess gold into jewelry
Dell has teamed up with actress and designer Nikki Reed to recycle gold from old computer motherboards into jewelry. The project is part of a “sustainable design” movement, and it contributes to Dell's Legacy of Good Program, where the Round Rock, Texas, computer maker has pledged to recycle 100 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Dell […]
Nikki Reed and Dell Turn E-Waste into New Treasures with Recycled Gold Jewelry Collection
… earrings and cufflinks, will be showcased at this year's 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (#CES2018) 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. "Bayou with Love was created … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Nikki Reed and Dell […]
These Rings Are Made From Gold Salvaged From E-Waste
The Circular Collection's name and the shape of the jewelry reference the circular economy, an approach to using materials in closed-loop cycles. The pieces, in 14- and 24-karat gold, are also meant to last, rather than being fast fashion. “It's important to think about how we consume, but recycling … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: These […]