“A divided Europe is not in China's interests”, Ambassador Zhang of the Chinese Mission to EU …
We want to continue to develop platforms for cooperation like connectivity platform, digital cooperation, legal affairs, migration dialogue etc. We can also explore new areas like green development, circular economy and scientific implementation. What is also crucial are close people to people exchanges … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: “A divided Europe is not in China's […]
China envisions years of 'National Swords'
“A further stop to waste material imports will be in place by 2019 through replacement of imports by substitution with domestic sources of raw and recycled sources,” the paper says. “This refinement of China's Circular Economy is important, but has created great anxiety on the part of exporters located in … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
International workshop on circular economy concluded
Manama, Dec. 6 (BNA): Under the patronage of Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) today concluded a specialized international workshop entitled (Green … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: International workshop on circular economy concluded International workshop on circular […]
World commits to pollution-free planet at environment summit
The declaration committed to increasing research and development, targeting pollution through tailored actions, moving societies towards sustainable lifestyles based on a circular economy, promoting fiscal incentives to move markets and promote positive change, strengthening and enforcing laws on … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: World commits to pollution-free planet at environment summit World commits to pollution-free […]
Artistic Milliners Wants to Set a New Industry Standard for Indigo Denim Dyeing
From building the first LEEDS-certified factory in Pakistan to adopting circular economy practices, Artistic Milliners is crystal clear with its intention to help clean up the denim supply chain. Now, the fully vertical Pakistan-based mill partnered with chemical manufacturer DyStar to develop Crystal Clear, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Artistic Milliners Wants to Set a […]
Nestlé calls for partnerships on circular economy
Joining a debate today (6 December) on developing circular economy strategies at the European Parliament, Nestlé executives stressed that a broader approach to resource efficiency is necessary if the group is to meet its 2030 sustainability goals. “Nestlé has set itself an ambition for 2030 to have zero … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Nestlé calls […]
Lords tell Coffey action needed on waste post-Brexit
He wrote: ”Without a clear statement on the Government's future intentions – in relation to recycling targets, regulations on product design, the adoption of the circular economy package and extended producer responsibilities, for example – the industry cannot predict, or prepare for, future demand.”. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Lords tell Coffey action needed on […]
Can circular fashion reduce industry waste?
Fashion production needs a makeover, and as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has so boldly stated: "Our textile system is broken." The foundation's mission is to "accelerate the transition to a circular economy," and they recently launched the Circular Fibres Initiative targeting the fashion industry. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Can circular fashion reduce industry waste? […]
Sustainable Collaboration: Navigant Joins WBCSD
Navigant, which acquired energy and sustainability consultancy Ecofys in 2016, will provide expertise on topics such as city and urban energy development, grid modernization, corporate sustainability, and the circular economy. WBCSD CEO and President Peter Bakker said “Consultancy firms like … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Sustainable Collaboration: Navigant Joins WBCSD Sustainable Collaboration: Navigant Joins WBCSD
We want to promote Africa as a science-intent continent— Naledi Pandor
“Green Economy—Circular Economy—Secondary Resources Economy … Are we Talking About the Same Thing?” will explain the buzzwords that have become pervasive, although are largely opaque and the role that these ideas could play in transforming our society. But there are hard realities about … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: We want to promote Africa as a […]