Trading Places – this week's appointments
… non-executive directors. Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Roseanna Cunningham, welcomed the appointments, saying: “In also announcing four new appointments, I am confident that Zero Waste Scotland has the breadth of skills and experience to deliver on our ambitions for a circular economy.” … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Trading Places – this week's appointments Trading Places […]
Blue Economy: NIMASA boss advocates proper framework in Africa
He added that the concepts it will bring to Africa ranges from sustainable business opportunities, circular economy, resource efficiency, and conservation of development. All these he said will help the continent actualize the blue economy sector. “About 70% of the earth resources are underneath the sea … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Blue Economy: NIMASA boss […]
NIMASA for Blue Economy Framework in Africa
L-R: The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside in a handshake with the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Barrister Hassan Bello during a presentation on "Introducing the Blue Sea Economy Concept" by the NIMASA … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: NIMASA for Blue Economy Framework in Africa NIMASA for […]
'Circular economy': The way forward
The one subject that rather excited me was the concept of “circular economy,” something that the EU is working hard to establish as a guiding light of all action and development, be they economic or social. I was a bit familiar with sustainable production and design, cradle to grave, closing the loop, and … Source: Circular […]
United Nations assessment on global e-waste finds an 8% rise over 2 years, with only 20% being …
ITU recommends that circular economy models be adopted to encourage closing the loop of materials through better design of components, recycling, reusing, etc., while mitigating the environmental pollution. Earlier this year ITU, UNU and ISWA joined forces and launched the "Global Partnership for … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: United Nations assessment on global e-waste finds […]
Malta's largest beverage firms join GreenPak
We acknowledge the increased focus on the circular economy and the impact commercial activity in general has on the environment, and we will continue to maintain a responsible approach and focus on the basic principles – re-use, recycle and recover – in all areas of our operations. We will work … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
EASAC – Indicators for a circular economy
This second report on circular economy by the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) was also published in November 2016. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EASAC – Indicators for a circular economy EASAC – Indicators for a circular economy
Climate change "no longer a matter of opinion": Italy PM
ROME, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — The dangers of climate change are no longer just a matter of opinion, Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni told an environmentalist conference in Rome on Saturday. The day-long event titled "Pact for Climate — Together for Italy" was organized by Insieme (Together), a new … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Climate […]
Climate change 'no longer a matter of opinion': Italy PM
The 10-point Pact for Climate promoted by Insieme includes a call for a national conversion to renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and transportation, and investing in the circular economy, a model which focuses on re-using and recycling as opposed to generating waste and trash. Insieme was … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Climate change 'no longer a […]
Olympics embrace circular ideas
Then in 2020, the Olympics in Japan wants to be the circular economy Games. Innovators Magazine reported earlier this year the central role sustainability is playing in the planning process, with the Japanese population being urged to donate their unwanted electronics so they can be recycled into gold … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Olympics embrace […]