Frugal Innovation: Doing More With Less
Within this domain, one can find the sharing economy or freeconomy, circular economy and circular design (getting past the product in, trash out – PITO – model we have had since the Industrial Revolution), upscaling (turning something wasteful into something productive), the inclusive economy … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Frugal Innovation: Doing More With Less […]
Challenge on to remodel fashion sector
Fashion industry leaders are increasingly trying to walk the talk when it comes to the circular economy. The C&A Foundation is very much an early exemplar of this growing trend. It is working hard to change mindsets and get rid of the take, make and dispose way of doings things, to pave the way for […]
China under intense pressure to relax waste ban
In the longer-term, China's move could catalyse work on the circular economy, keeping resources in use for as long as possible. Ben Dixon, an associate specialising in the circular economy at consultants Systemiq, says that China's move is forcing countries and companies to find alternatives for their … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: China under intense […]
China bans waste imports from Europe
Europe is struggling for non-EU options for waste treatment and recycling as China tightens regulations on imported waste. In July 2016, China notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that it would be banning importation of 24 categories of waste, including plastics and mixed papers, by 2018. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: China bans waste imports […]
The Case of “Mercadona”
Socio-Emotional Wealth. We check the model through the case study of the food retail leader in Spanish market, Mercadona that applies policies about energy, resources and waste to became a circular economy business model. Preprints (www.preprints.org) | NOT PEER-REVIEWED | Posted: 20 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The Case of “Mercadona” The Case of “Mercadona”
Schools rewarded for e-waste management
Organisers said the e-waste awareness initiatives, first of its kind in the country, comprise strategies like circular economy and inspiring the students and teachers alike to take actions in their daily lives. "We have designed a curriculum which enables development of teacher's competence and empowers … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Schools rewarded for e-waste management […]
Big investment in NZ's circular economy announced.
SBN's work on New Zealand's transition to a circular economy has received a vital boost. Fuji Xerox, 3R Group and Auckland Council have become Foundation Partners of the newly launched Circular Economy Accelerator. The announcement represents a significant investment in scaling and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Big investment in NZ's circular economy announced. Big […]
Recycling: from waste to wealth
Dutta's work dovetails well with the provincial government's 2016 Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (Bill 151) designed to create markets for recovered resources. “Waste is a resource looking for an opportunity,” says Dutta. “We need a more efficient way to turn waste into energy, and the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recycling: from waste […]
Fashion Positive Unveils New Innovators Hub for Apparel Circularity
The Innovators Hub offers three key features for industry members: circular economy know-how, chemical and material screening and access to accelerators, brands, investors and manufacturers. To start, a library of interactive tools and videos shows users how to apply the Cradle to Cradle Certified … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Fashion Positive Unveils New Innovators Hub […]
Europe can be the circular continent
Europe's political leaders are stepping up efforts to reduce waste and grow the circular economy. Members of the European Parliament have agreed to make waste reduction targets binding and promote the reuse of products, in a raft of proposals that will be voted on by the European Council in the early … Source: Circular Economy News […]