Vestas 11th Hour Racing helps Cape Town overcome water challenges
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 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Vestas 11th Hour […]
UN resolves to end ocean plastic waste
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 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UN resolves to end […]
Fashion Label Reclaims and Recycles Cashmere Sweaters
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. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Fashion Label Reclaims and […]
Sustainability Key for Medical Device Packaging Market
“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 … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Sustainability Key for […]
UPM Raflatac's RafCycle® recycling solution expanding to China
Turning waste into a resource is a key concept in the circular economy and an important part of our approach to sustainability. “The recycling of wood fibres in paper products is a closed-loop solution and a shining example of sustainability at its best”, says Sharon Xiao, Sustainability Manager, APAC, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UPM […]
Glamazon sexy vs Cerebral sexy
It's all about reusing, reducing and recycling. Clothes should be used as resources and not just 'waste'. More part of a circular economy where you close the loop, so to speak. It means we should wear our clothes longer. To wear fashion from the companies that adhere to these practices is heartening. Source: Circular Economy […]
UN resolution calling for targets to tackle ocean plastic waste rejected by US, China and India
… that will be needed. Mr Solheim, UN environment head and undersecretary-general, said: “We need to phase out what we don't need, make what we do need with better materials, and recycle all the plastics that we use. "I'm very optimistic that in 20 years, we will see a much more circular economy." … Source: Circular […]
Experts welcome e-waste recycling facility
“The e-waste facility is testament to the clear vision that Rwanda has for clean and green growth. With Rwanda's goal to be a developed, climate resilient and low carbon economy by 2050, this facility,” he said. He added that the facility also represented the promise of the circular economy as Rwanda is … Source: Circular Economy […]
Elderly people in Belfast offered free bags of gritting salt
"We can deliver two bags per person and would be particularly interested in speaking to community groups and organisations who can help us with distribution to their members. "We work with local businesses, helping them to manage waste through a circular economy-inspired approach. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Elderly people in Belfast offered free bags […]
Tadej Slapnik: Slovenia will actively participate in the development of European blockchain …
GECES prepared The GECES Report with the subtitle “Call for Action” in 2016, in which sharing and circular economy are two of four future development areas. Implementing blockchain technology as a tool, it can enable positive social impact using blockchain technology and positive social impact … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Tadej Slapnik: Slovenia will actively […]