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EBRD, BCR providing $38.7 mln loan to Romania's Green Oil and Lubes

"It is a highly innovative greenfield investment in Romania and one that focuses on the circular economy and the environment," EBRD Regional Director for Romania and Bulgaria, Matteo Patrone, said. Green Oil and Lubes SRL is part of a group of companies established by the Indian engineer and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: EBRD, BCR […]

The Recycling Partnership adds funding partner

… 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: The Recycling Partnership adds funding partner The Recycling Partnership […]

Romanian waste-oil recycling facility wins EBRD and BCR support

It is a highly innovative greenfield investment in Romania and one that focuses on the circular economy and the environment. The success of this project will demonstrate how business considerations and green concerns are more and more intertwined in a modern economy.” Sergiu Manea, CEO of … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Romanian waste-oil recycling facility […]

DL1961 to create new denim blend using Refriba

Developed as part of Lenzing's efforts to drive a circular economy in the textile industry, Refibra – which stands for 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle' – is the first cellulose fibre featuring recycled material on a commercial scale. It is produced in the Tencel production process and comprises scraps of cotton … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]

Could the Irish border hold the key to a green Brexit?

After all, it is within these details on how post-Brexit environmental governance and regulatory standards will operate – in areas ranging from agriculture and fisheries to energy market cooperation and circular economy – that the biggest questions over the future of the UK's environment and green … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Could the Irish border […]

Revolutionary insect protein wins acclaim for AgriProtein as top business disruptor

The company is building a profitable business through its circular economy strategy: using organic waste to tackle the food security challenges posed by the world's burgeoning population, while helping conserve wild-fish stocks in our threatened oceans. In September MagMeal™ was named the BBC … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Revolutionary insect protein wins acclaim for AgriProtein […]

UN members vow to tackle 'ocean Armageddon' plastic problem

"I'm very optimistic that in 20 years, we will see a much more circular economy." Dr Lisa Svensson, global director for Ocean UN Environment, said the private sectors needs. Image: Dr Lisa Svensson, global director for Ocean UN Environment, says the private sector needs to make big changes. During a … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]

Circular Economy as an Engine of Growth

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Kingpins New York Trends Point to Comfy, Sustainable Denim Fabrics

The launch of Refibra was inspired by a push toward a circular economy and the industry's ongoing and mounting waste: Approximately 80 percent of fashion garments end up in landfills every year, according to Lenzing. Tricia Carey, the director of global business development for denim at Lenzing, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Kingpins New York […]

UNIDO Conference Focuses on Partnerships for Achieving ISID, Gender Equality

An Expo displayed innovation in industry, and a TEDx talk addressed the circular economy and green production. Member States appointed Li Yong to a second four-year term as UNIDO Director-General. The conference also included the signing of agreements with Italy, the Russian Federation, and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UNIDO Conference Focuses on Partnerships for […]