“Our customers are interested in the circular economy,” Sterilis CFO Jeff Bell told Environmental Leader in August. FMI's report showed that North America is expected to account for over $9.7 billion of the global medical device packaging market this year, Butschli reported. Western Europe is also likely …
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Leaders from major European lessors and financial services company, both established and up-and-coming, convened to discuss future challenges and opportunities, from the switch a circular economy to regulatory challenges like new accounting standard IFRS 16 and the General Data Protection …
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In the second host city of Lisbon, Portugal, Vestas 11th hour Racing chose Circular Economy Portugal (CEP),- a newly- formed organisation dedicated to raising awareness and consult both the public and businesses on how to put circular economy principles into practice. You can learn more about the …
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The resolution is part of a declaration the UNEP said would promote fiscal incentives to reduce waste, strengthen laws against pollution, and promote "sustainable lifestyles based on a circular economy." Taking steps to ditch plastic. During the UNEP Assembly, Chile, Oman, Sri Lanka and South Africa …
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As the Ellen MacArthur Foundation pointed out in a recent report calling for a new textiles economy, humanity trashes or burns enough clothing to fill a garbage truck every second. The report's circular economy recommendations received support from global clothing brands that include H&M and Nike.
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More recently, the debate over sustainability, recycling and reusability has put the spotlight on the glass industry, given its status as an authentic circular-economy material that is 'infinitely recyclable', while consumers value the aesthetic appeal and sturdiness of glass over other packaging forms.
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Europe needs to revolutionise its approach to food, focusing on sustainability and health to tackle the many challenges of the future, said a report published on Wednesday (6 December). From obesity and chronic diseases to the circular economy and climate change, food policy covers a wide range of …
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SOMERSET, NJ, Dec. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eco Tek 360, Inc. (OTCQB: ECTX) ("ECTX," "Eco Tek" or the "Company"), an innovative apparel company utilizing a patent pending fiber recovery sysytem and rejuvenation process to repurpose corporate uniforms and create celebrity DNA fiber …
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The 'introduction to the circular economy for resource efficiency and wellbeing' event was held at Swansea's Volcano Theatre, where Adrian Matthews, consultant at EFT Consult, spoke of the practical implications of the principles of the circular economy. He emphasised the very real difference this …
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