Specific streams 'for best-value recycled plastics'
"These guidelines are the first step towards programming circular economy. Circularity of plastics can only be achieved through quality. Defined and harmonised quality is needed to build sustainable waste management operations across Europe." Even for successful recycling markets within plastics … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Specific streams 'for best-value recycled plastics' Specific streams 'for best-value […]
Aluminium drinks cans are most recycled drinks container in the world
It's not just down to conscientious consumers however, there is a need for the right legislative framework to create a functioning Circular Economy. It is inherent in a circular economy that it starts and ends with a new product that can be recycled again and again. Recycling rates are a good indicator of … Source: Circular […]
Namibia's Emerging Start-Ups
OVER the past few years since the establishment of Namibia's first FABlab, we have seen growth in youth driving their own ideas and following the entrepreneurship path. Multi-helix stakeholders are joining hands to promote entrepreneurship and innovation, which is fostering a culture of change in the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Namibia's Emerging Start-Ups Namibia's […]
The race to increase recycled content in packaging
Sustainable packaging leaders demonstrate that providing demand for recycled plastics by purchasing post-consumer resin is one of the best tools at our industry's disposal to forge a circular economy. Importantly, increasing demand for PCR will be essential in developing strong domestic end markets … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The race to increase recycled content in […]
Panalpina moves toward waste-reducing 'circular economy'
Panalpina is making strides toward what it is calling a “circular economy,” designed to reduce waste by extending the life of products through reuse, Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Panalpina moves toward waste-reducing 'circular economy' Panalpina moves toward waste-reducing 'circular economy'
Smurfit Kappa Shows Global Leadership in the Paper Industry At PPI Awards
“Like with all our products, we seek to promote the life cycle of paper within a circular economy, while bringing innovation to every stage of the production process.” Smurfit Kappa (smurfitkappa.com) maintains full transparency and traceability for the complete fibre flow through the plantations and forests … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Smurfit Kappa Shows Global […]
Finland: Investment Plan for Europe – EIB supports Ramirent's European growth strategy
The EIB loan underpins Ramirent's European growth strategy and commitment to a circular economy, as Ramirent's equipment is used at more than double the rate of equipment that is purchased and not rented. It will support Ramirent's innovation projects, especially construction safety-related product … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Finland: Investment Plan for Europe – EIB […]
Circular economy pioneers unveiled
Hosted at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, The Circulars has quickly established itself as one of the industry's most respected awards platforms. Launched in 2015, the initiative is run by the Forum of Young Global Leaders in collaboration with Accenture Strategy. And the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular economy pioneers […]
Green Alliance urges UK government to stick to REACH
During Brexit talks, the UK should negotiate full access to REACH and maintain waste regulations, definitions and principles, a report by UK thinktank Green Alliance says. The report was produced for the Circular Economy Task Force, a UK business group which includes home improvement company … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Green Alliance urges UK government […]
Liberty House Group signs multi-million-pound 'contract for innovation'
International metals, industrials and engineering group, Liberty House, has signed a multi-million-pound partnership with the Materials Processing Institute (MPI), designed to accelerate the growth of the business through innovation. The group, with 5,500 employees, aims to use MPI's technical and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Liberty House Group signs multi-million-pound 'contract for innovation' Liberty House […]