Inditex sales climb 10% to €17.96 billion in 9 months
In line with its strategic goal to achieve a circular economy model, Inditex continued to roll out its used-clothing collection programme in collaboration with various international NGOs. This programme is already fully operational in 562 stores in eight countries (Spain, Portugal, the UK, Ireland, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Inditex sales climb 10% to €17.96 […]
Will China's crackdown on 'foreign garbage' force wealthy countries to recycle more of their own …
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' […]
Dell Launches World's First Ocean Plastics Supply Chain
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 […]
Mintel packaging predictions highlight food waste and circular economy
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 […]
Irish food sustainability start-up lands top EU award
FoodCloud, an innovative Irish food waste company, has won a prestigious European award for being a leading green start-up. Mairead McGuinness, MEP and Vice President of the European Parliament, has offered her congratulations for the company – previously earmarked for success by iconic … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Irish food sustainability start-up lands top EU […]
Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Europe reveals major outcomes
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 […]
Plastics knowledge for a greener Christmas
… 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 […]
Prairie ideally positioned to supply Europe steel producers
… 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 […]
Development is more than just Technology – Dow Promotes E-commerce Packaging Evolution by …
As a member of Circular Economy 100 (CE100), Dow encourages its scientists and innovation experts to develop scalable solutions that ensure the purity of materials for effective material flow within the circular economy. It is committed to delivering solutions that optimize design, production, use and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Development is more than just […]
Caribbean Leaders Launch Plan to Make Region World's First Climate-Smart Zone
It will promote economic growth and climate-resilient investments through an innovative approach that applies the principles of the Blue and Circular Economy. The Blue Economy focuses on the sustainability of oceans and coastal areas, as opposed to land-based models, while the Circular Economy … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Caribbean Leaders Launch Plan to Make Region […]