Ikea begins construction of first full-sized London store in 13 years
“Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Ikea. Not only will Ikea Greenwich be our most sustainable store in the country, we are also very excited that the new store will demonstrate our commitment to circular economy.” The Greenwich store will be the 22nd Ikea store in the UK once it opens … […]
New Class on Circular Economy for Sustainability Professionals
In the Spring 2018 semester, Johnston will bring her expertise to the classroom with a new course, Circular Economy for Sustainability Professionals. Instead of today's linear economy, wherein products are made, used, and thrown away, a circular economy would reuse products for as long as possible, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New Class on Circular […]
Plastic Recyclers release guideline for bales quality
“It is time to understand that each product needs to be sorted towards a specific stream to keep the value of plastics,” said Ton Emans, PRE President and Chairman LDPE Working Group, “These guidelines are the first step towards programming circular economy. Circularity of plastics can only be … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastic Recyclers […]
Residual waste infrastructure: Heated debate continues as ESA weighs up differing arguments
It considers both of these unlikely (though in the past week the government has committed to embracing a more circular economy and developing the market for secondary materials in its Industrial Strategy), and so deigns private sector development of residual waste infrastructure to be the clearest … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Residual waste infrastructure: Heated […]
Solid Waste Management & Street Cleaning Conract for FCC Medio Ambiente in Ibiza
In this new contract, FCC Medio Ambiente is committed to the circular economy and the use of renewable energy sources. It is promoting electric … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Solid Waste Management & Street Cleaning Conract for FCC Medio Ambiente in Ibiza Solid Waste Management & Street Cleaning Conract for FCC Medio Ambiente in Ibiza
IMPACTPapeRec announces final conference
… by Kestutis Sadauskas, Director in charge of circular economy and green growth of the European Commission's Environment DG. The conference is … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: IMPACTPapeRec announces final conference IMPACTPapeRec announces final conference
FCC Medio Ambiente renews contract in Sant Antoni de Portmany
In this new contract, FCC Medio Ambiente is committed to the circular economy and the use of renewable energy sources. It is promoting electric mobility with the acquisition of eight Porter type auxiliary electric vehicles, four side-loading vehicles with electric drive and three fully electric inspection vans. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: FCC Medio Ambiente […]
Report: Southeast Asia may become 'world leader' in plastic waste imports
… within the domestic market, improve the sustainability credentials of the region, and migrate to a more circular economy,” the report further added. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Report: Southeast Asia may become 'world leader' in plastic waste imports Report: Southeast Asia may become 'world leader' in plastic waste imports
Ampacet launches new masterbatch technologies for film and moulding applications
FauxFoil has a low carbon footprint and high and easy recyclability in comparison with conventional aluminum foil, which Ampacet says makes it “a good solution towards the Circular Economy.” Finally, the third new product launch is an antimicrobial additive masterbatch solution for plastic articles, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Ampacet launches new masterbatch technologies for […]
China plastic waste ban could open door for South East Asia
Many will see this as a golden opportunity to keep material within the domestic market, improve the sustainability credentials of the region, and migrate to a more circular economy. The PCI Wood Mackenzie study also highlighted challenges the RPET fibre industry now faces, including issues with … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: China plastic waste ban […]