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Electronic waste at new high, squandering gold, other metals

Countries should tap into the value of the world's giant heap of e-waste not only by recycling its rare metals, the ITU says, but also by embracing other elements of the so-called circular economy, such as refurbishing second-hand products. Needed: More recycling and global harmonized e-waste …
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US companies deconstruct China's recycling import ban

After partnering with Closed Loop Fund this year, it expanded its facilities to create new product lines from reclaimed plastic for the freight industry. Companies such as beverage carton maker Tetra Pak, which aims to embrace the circular economy, are relying on public-private partnerships with materials …
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UN Environment Assembly Resolution to Tackle Plastic Waste & Marine Litter

Meanwhile, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), a member of the Rethink Plastic campaign in Europe, urged governments to implement binding measures to transition to circular economy, where waste is prevented and products reused or recycled. “Plastic pollution is relatively new on the UN …
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Zero Waste Scotland announces raft of new directors

Roseanna Cunningham, secretary for environment and climate change, welcomed the appointments. “Scotland is widely acknowledged as one of the world's leading nations for the circular economy and the unique expertise of Zero Waste Scotland is a key factor in that global track record,” she said.
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World's e-waste levels on the rise

"E-waste is the most emblematic by-product of this transition and finding the proper solutions for e-waste management is a measure of our ability to utilise the technological advances to stimulate a sustainable future and to make the circular economy a reality. We need to be able to measure and collect …
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Melville COO among new Board appointments at Zero Waste Scotland

Circular economy body Zero Waste Scotland has named Morag MacDonald as a new non-executive director as it announced a number of new appointments and reappointments to its Board. Currently chief operating officer for Melville Housing Association, Morag MacDonald is a creative, successful …
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€324bn Circular Economy Opportunity Needs Long-Term Support

Nick Molho, executive director of the Aldersgate Group said: “The Circular Economy Package is delivering welcomed progress on some of the barriers that are slowing down business action on resource efficiency. However, an economy-wide shift to much greater resource efficiency will take time.
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More Practical Support Needed To Deliver SDGs – IEMA

That means ensuring professionals everywhere can access support and guidance to make the right day-to-day decisions which align with big picture direction,” he continued. IEMA says that collaboration between professions to exchange practical expertise on circular economy, responsible finance, …
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European Union Attempts To Move Towards A “Circular Economy

Last October, the European Commission published its Work Programme for 2018. In the environmental area, a prominent topic is the EU initiative with respect to a 'circular economy.' This concept involves a transition to a “stronger and more circular economy where resources are used in a more …
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Nils Torvalds: A Pro-NATO liberal swimming against the tide

Torvalds also holds the mysterious title of Shadow Rapporteur on the Circular Economy. That reflects his focus on sustainability issues and championing of renewable energy. He also serves on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Fisheries Committee. On the latter …
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