Girl Scouts Target GM's Waste for Their Sustainability Project
GM is a believer in the circular economy where people design items so they stay in use. The company and its suppliers work often with the next generation of leaders to help them see items not as they are, but what they can become – key to ensuring sustainability remains top of mind long into […]
Big Interview: Hege Sæbjørnsen, Country Sustainability Manager, Ikea
Its solution is to bring to the world of furniture what retailers like H&M have introduced to the fashion sector, creating a “circular” economy. READ MORE: Ikea records sixth consecutive year of growth in the UK · Ikea opens 20th UK store in Sheffield · Big Interview: Gillian Drakeford, UK Country Manager, … Source: Circular Economy […]
Plastic waste: An embarrassing reminder of our throwaway society
This flies in the face of the hard work the European Commission and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are doing to establish the Plastics Circular Economy. Each plastic – and I don't need to tell you, the industry this – has been engineered for an application. It has been trialled and tweaked to be strong, … Source: […]
EESC: EU needs a comprehensive food policy
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 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EESC: EU […]
Eco Tek 360, Inc. Provides Operational Update
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 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Eco Tek 360, Inc. Provides Operational Update […]
Eco Tek 360, Inc. (ECTX: OTCQB) | Eco Tek 360, Inc. Provides Operational Update
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 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Eco Tek 360, Inc. (ECTX: OTCQB) | […]
Swansea event addresses sustainability
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 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Swansea event addresses sustainability Swansea event […]
Berry Global Joins The Recycling Partnership
… expand access to recycling in communities across the nation, unlocking the environmental and economic benefits of strong recycling systems. Through these partnerships, we are empowering companies to create a circular economy, while building stronger communities and a cleaner, greener future.”. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Berry Global Joins The Recycling Partnership Berry Global Joins […]
Why Choose Glass? Celebrating 40 Years Of FEVE
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. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Why Choose Glass? Celebrating 40 Years Of […]
Leasing Life announces awards winners
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 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Leasing Life announces awards winners Leasing Life announces awards winners