Design for recycling to play 'a vital role'
Axion's head of circular economy Richard McKinlay comments: 'The spotlight is very much on plastics. Momentum is building as the issue of how we manage packaging waste is climbing up the agendas of every nation.' The company foresees a push on producer responsibility that will require packaging … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Design for recycling […]
Budget 2018: Are fizzy fruit drinks like Appy Fizz going to cost less? Here's what food ministry wants
… Prime Minister's call for mixing fruit juice in aerated drinks, Beverages major Coca-Cola India was reported to be exploring options for doing so. PTI reported that the company, which procures about 2 lakh metric tonnes of fruits, planned to increase it further as part of its 'fruit circular economy' initiative. Source: Circular Economy News […]
What an e-waste
The world generated 44.7 million tonnes of electronic waste, equivalent to 6.1 kilogram per inhabitant, in 2016. This is set to rise to over 52 million tonnes – or 6.1 kilogram per inhabitant – by 2021 by 2021, according to the Global E-Waste Monitor report. And worldwide, just 8.9 million tonnes of e-waste … Source: Circular […]
GGV Co-Leads $50M Round In Chinese Used Luxury Goods Marketplace Xinshang
“We are positive about the the opportunities in the used luxury goods sharing sector under the circular economy trend. The innovative business model can activate huge market potential,” said Eric Xu, managing partner at GGV. “Xinshang's team has experience in both the luxury goods industry and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: GGV Co-Leads M Round […]
'Unfair war' against plastic
For that reason, biodegradability is not the answer. “I urge waste management systems to use technology to sort and recycle all kind of plastic. “The Malaysian plastics industry should also look into the possibility of creating more recyclable plastic designs to support the circular economy,” he added. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 'Unfair war' against […]
Technology Innovation and Management for a Circular Economy
The transition towards a circular economy has been rapid over the last four years. This MSc provides industrial professionals, senior managers, and executives with the knowledge and skills to manage the transition of their organisation towards a circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Technology Innovation and Management for a Circular Economy Technology Innovation and […]
Recycling is the crucial link between infrastructure, environmental health
Further, Congress should use this infrastructure bill to move the country toward a more circular economy, one in which manufacturers design and produce products with the intent of reusing materials again in the future. Do you know who is already taking these kinds of bold moves forward? China. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recycling is […]
JRC Publications Repository: Critical Raw Materials and the Circular Economy
Abstract: This report is a background document used by several European Commission services to prepare the EC report on critical raw materials and the circular economy, a commitment of the European Commission made in its Communication 'EU action plan for the Circular Economy'. It represents a … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: JRC Publications Repository: Critical […]
'We need reverse vending machines in shops with a 25c deposit on containers'
We could incentivise jobs in recycling by providing scholarships for the design of products for the circular economy. We also need to move more quickly to phase out toxic plastics such as microbeads that damage marine life. We should revise the regulatory approval under which Repak operates to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 'We need […]
Vestas 11th Hour Racing joins Take 3 for Sea Campaign in Volvo Ocean Race
… giving a $10,000 grant to each of these non-profits as part of their mission to leave a lasting legacy beyond the race. Previous grant recipients are: Asociación De Naturalistas Del Sureste in Alicante, Spain; Circular Economy Portugal in Lisbon, Portugal, Environmental Monitoring Group in Cape Town, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Vestas 11th Hour […]