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The upshot is that we will need to turn conventional notions of capitalism upside down and create a circular economy that respects the earth and all species who inhabit it. It also means combating the bizarre notion some people find in the Bible they say grants humanity total dominance over the world, …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The Key To Carbon Sequestration Could Be Right Under Our Feet The Key To Carbon Sequestration Could Be Right Under Our Feet
Packaging will play a pivotal role in reducing global food and product waste, and online brands will reinvigorate their packaging in order to enhance the e-commerce experience, according to Mintel's packaging trends for 2018. Looking ahead, Benjamin Punchard, global packaging insights director at …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Five Trends to Revolutionize Packaging in 2018 Five Trends to Revolutionize Packaging in 2018
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 …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: European Union Attempts To Move Towards A "Circular Economy" European Union Attempts To Move Towards A "Circular Economy"
The production of bio-oil is part of the development of a circular economy, in which all wastes are recycled into valuable products. "Only a completely circular economy can be sustainable with all energy coming from renewable sources, while carbon for chemicals is coming from waste CO2 and other …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Converting waste water from dairies to animal feed and aviation fuel Converting waste water from dairies to animal feed and aviation fuel
Jenkins (Boots) also suggests that deforestation, chemical management, waste & the circular economy, and ocean pollution were stated as other major challenges for retailers. Gabbi Loedolff from Lush gave some insights into how the ethical cosmetic brand is undertaking sustainable sourcing. It set up …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Europe reveals major outcomes Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Europe reveals major outcomes
… might be convinced too if they consider themselves to be environmentally-conscious. And with that, I wish you all a very merry and green Christmas. Thanks for reading EPPM in 2017 and I look forward to an even greener 2018 with you all as plastics works together to close the circular economy loop.
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastics knowledge for a greener Christmas Plastics knowledge for a greener Christmas
… reliance on imports of raw materials; guides support to innovation on raw materials supply under the EU's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and draws attention to the importance of critical raw materials for the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient and more circular economy.
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Prairie ideally positioned to supply Europe steel producers Prairie ideally positioned to supply Europe steel producers
For now, entities such as the Closed Loop Fund, which supports research on technologies and initiatives to build a circular economy, are working to scale up recycling infrastructure and capacity in the United States. Other priorities include expanding markets for recycled products and improving …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Will China's crackdown on 'foreign garbage' force wealthy countries to recycle more of their own … Will China's crackdown on 'foreign garbage' force wealthy countries to recycle more of their own …
The organizations participating in NextWave insist their cooperation can help move industry closer to a circular economy. “I am so proud to see our partnership with Dell continue to grow and inspire companies across industries to use their capabilities to address ocean health,” said Adrian Grenier, …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Dell Launches World's First Ocean Plastics Supply Chain Dell Launches World's First Ocean Plastics Supply Chain
In order to keep plastic out of the sea, a renewed effort towards the circular economy is needed to keep packaging material in use,” said Mintel in a statement. Additionally, the market intelligence agency said brands will look to contemporary packaging formats to help reinvigorate the centre-of-store …
Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Mintel packaging predictions highlight food waste and circular economy Mintel packaging predictions highlight food waste and circular economy