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Danish eco-village a model for sustainable energy

Permatopia, a new, visionary combination of residences and farm, just south of Copenhagen in Karise Denmark, is currently being built. Here 90 terraced houses, a farm and utilities are arising – designed according to “Permaculture” principles: renewable energy, circular economy and self-sufficiency.
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Less than one in three young people in the UK recycle plastics, survey finds

A survey of consumers in the UK, Germany and Poland has found a lack of awareness amongst young people in the 18-24 age group. The survey, commissioned by PlasticsEurope and RECOUP, asked over 4,100 participants from the UK, Germany and Poland about their recycling habits and …
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Some crumbs of comfort in Industrial Strategy

Waste and resource sector expert Gev Eduljee, formerly with Suez UK, takes a first look at the Industrial Strategy released this week and finds a little comfort in its reference to resources. The Government's industrial strategy green paper published earlier this year threw a bone to our sector with brief …
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H&M & Nike Support Stella McCartney's Campaign To Reduce Fashion Waste

Last night at London's Victoria & Albert Museum, designer Stella McCartney and Dame Ellen MacArthur co-hosted the launch of a sustainability report that sets out a new vision for the fashion industry. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Circular Fibres Initiative Report, A New Textiles Economy: …
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Rubicon Global Hires Elaine Richards as New President

“Elaine's extensive experience in the technology space and unparalleled track record in customer service, retention, and growth make her the perfect addition to our executive leadership team as we continue to drive the circular economy to Main Street America.” “The timing of Elaine joining us couldn't …
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PLA and PHAs pushing global bioplastics forward

The transition to a low-carbon and circular economy, stronger policy support for the bioeconomy, and an increased consumer awareness for sustainable products and packaging are driving the expansion.” Roughly 56 per cent (1.2 m/t) of the global bioplastics production capacity in 2017 was bio-based, …
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Suez-LyondellBasell's plastic recycling JV to spur HDPE market

Reportedly, this deal marks the first time that two key players of the polymers and advanced materials industry have collaborated with a leader in resource management to contribute their bit toward circular economy objectives. As per the terms of the agreement, Suez and LyondellBasell will be equal …
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RILA again teams up with Sustainable Brands® for their 2018 flagship conference

As part of the partnership, RILA will produce a retail-specific educational track focused on the issues, opportunities, and challenges of sustainable retail within the Sustainable Brands program – and specifically addressing the circular economy. The Sustainable Brands conference covers innovation and …
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UPDATE 1-Wear with care: Stella McCartney helps redesign climate-friendly fashion

The charity, established in 2010, has pioneered a shift toward a “circular economy” in which raw materials and products are repeatedly reused to reduce waste and pollution. “Fashion is allowed to be fun, and it's allowed to be sexy,” said McCartney, daughter of the Beatles' Paul McCartney. “The reality …
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As EMF Calls for New Textiles Economy, H&M Clothing Powers Swedish Incinerators

Meanwhile, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has released a new report — A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion's future — under its Circular Fibres Initiative, which calls on the fashion industry to adopt a new vision based on principles of the circular economy and create cross industry …
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