A circular economy against climate change
A circular economy against climate change. Rizqy Anandhika. Research associate at the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). Jakarta | Mon, December 4, 2017 | 10:06 am … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: A circular economy against climate change A circular economy against climate change
Climate action takes place today
We also work to enhance circular economy and sustainable urban development both at home and internationally. Circular economy is an economic model where waste and loss are minimised and products and materials are efficiently used and reused for the best possible purposes, for as long as … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Climate action takes place […]
There's a sense of urgency on plastic waste
This is what we call the circular economy. And if we make the economy more circular, we can tackle marine litter. If we change our manufacturing and remove substances of concern, then we can also protect human health. Our new strategy for plastics, which I want to be exemplary, will hopefully be an … Source: Circular […]
Gaia Couture
Through Gaia Couture, Sasha is advocating for the circular economy, which attempts to maximised the use of resources through recycling and repurposing — a core concept of Gaia. “I think this is the key to changing our values and mindsets about environmental management – by rethinking our … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Gaia Couture Gaia […]
With resource use expected to double by 2050, better natural resource use essential for a pollution …
Based on data from over 600 Chinese cities, the special feature demonstrates how circular economy policies combined with urban planning that promotes the exchange of materials and energy across different industry and infrastructure sectors could contribute an additional 15 to 36 per cent towards … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: With resource use expected to double […]
Recycling
Sector: Recycling · Textiles, apparel and leather · http://www.ivl.se/english/startpage/top-menu/pressroom/press-releases/press-rele… The research institute IVL has developed a new technology that may revolutionize textile recycling. It consists on sorting effectively clothes or other fabrics based on … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Recycling Recycling
Taisugar plans oyster shell biological material plant 台糖規劃蚵殼生技材料廠
Huang Wei-cher notes that, as natural resources are gradually becoming depleted, the circular economy has become ever more important. He urges Taisugar to design a supply chain for biomaterials made of processed oyster shells as soon as possible, and to work with the ITRI in training local … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Taisugar plans oyster […]
Companies cut down on water use, conserve costs
SBN chief executive Rachel Brown said the growing pressure on resources such as water, proved a need for New Zealand's economy to become "circular". A circular economy meant maximising the life cycle of materials and continuously reusing them, rather than taking, making and disposing of them, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Companies cut down on […]
December marks final month of Estonian EU presidency
The Council's vision for promoting eco-innovation in the coming years will be approved by the end of the year, reflecting the expectations of member states and their contributions to moving towards a circular economy. The last month of the Estonian presidency will see more than 10 Council sessions … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: December marks […]
Powering the Change conference and the circular economy
The Powering the Change conference was held from November 15-17 in Adelaide, South Australia. Objective: accelerate the transition to the circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Powering the Change conference and the circular economy Powering the Change conference and the circular economy