EU feed industry outlook 2017: The trade group perspective
“Animal nutrition strategies received credit in the new prevention chapter of the EU AMR action plan, while the feed industry capacity to help reduce food waste was emphasized with the Circular Economy Package. We hope this work in progress trickle down to the national level in 2018, in particular via … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
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Circular economy thinking has gained increased international attention in recent years. The new standard aims to clarify key issues about the circular economy and its growing business relevance, while providing guidance on how to Jun 2, 2017 A new standard for the 'circular economy' has been … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Bs8001 Bs8001
Polar Permaculture grows fresh food in one of the coldest, darkest regions on Earth (Video)
Based out of Longyearbyen, a town of 2,500 that's located on Svalbard, Norway's archipelago of islands (yes, the same place with the so-called doomsday seed vault), Vidmar is experimenting with innovative ways to grow fresh food and creating a "circular economy" in a rugged, cold place that is dark … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Polar […]
Texworld USA announces speaker line-up
The importance of a circular economy for the future of fashion will also be discussed. Texworld USA's Textile Talks return once again for winter 2018, featuring a series of intimate discussions suitable for all levels in the industry. Discussions will feature various topics relevant to the textile industry on the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
First steps to national materials database
MRW understands that Aplin's project appealed to Defra officials as they prepare for number of significant policy developments in 2018, including the 25-year department's environment plan and the resource and waste strategy as well as the impending arrival of the Circular Economy package from … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: First steps to national materials database […]
A hot issue: Fire-retardant coatings
While PIN flame retardants are not under legislatory pressure, other flame retardant substances are, and another issue might be Circular Economy since recycling plays a more important role in the regulatory process, Salemis explained. As many flame retardants are tailored to the need of one … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: A hot issue: Fire-retardant coatings […]
EU agreement sets big targets for higher recycling, less waste
Officials with the European Union have approved waste legislation, which highlights the development of a new strategy on plastics in a circular economy. In a decision announced Dec. 18, the EU legislators with the European Parliament, Council and European Commission reached an agreement on a … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EU agreement sets big targets […]
FEVE Welcomes EU Waste Package Agreement
FEVE, the European Container Glass Federation, has welcomed the European Parliament's new agreement on waste processing legislation, two years after the publication of the Circular Economy Package. Yesterday, agreements were reached on proposals regarding waste, packaging waste, landfill, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: FEVE Welcomes EU Waste Package Agreement FEVE Welcomes EU Waste Package Agreement
Why oppose bottle deposit schemes?
The sort of circular economy (CE) I want see is not the one in which the plastics you throw away come back to you in the fish you buy. That 'bad boomerang economy' does not magically disappear by funding researchers to explore a few of their nudge theories here and there. Viewers of the BBC's […]
London urged to address 'laughable' recycling rates
Estimates suggest that London could reduce its waste by 60% by 2041 through a circular economy approach. LWARB's circular economy programme is targeting a £50m investment by 2020 to make London a city where businesses utilising closed-loop systems can “flourish”. The route map sketched … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: London urged to address 'laughable' recycling […]