Record year of award entries sees NZ Post take top sustainability award
… to critical themes like restoring nature, renewable transport and good food, and reflecting the growth of new areas like the circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Record year of award entries sees NZ Post take top sustainability award Record year of award entries sees NZ Post take top sustainability award
Truck Of Textiles Landfilled Or Burned Every Second, Says EMF Report
The report states that it “…outlines a vision for a system that works, delivering long-term benefits – a new textiles economy based on the principles of a circular economy. It offers a direction of travel on which the industry can agree and focus its efforts. In a new textiles economy, clothes, textiles, and fibres … Source: […]
TEDx talks on circular economy – closing the loop
VIENNA, 29 November – UNIDO partnered with TEDx Donauinsel to present a series of thought-provoking talks on the circular economy as a side event during the 17th Session of the General Conference. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: TEDx talks on circular economy – closing the loop TEDx talks on circular economy – closing the loop
Rubicon Global hires new president
… and growth make her the perfect addition to our executive leadership team as we continue to drive the circular economy to Main Street America. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Rubicon Global hires new president Rubicon Global hires new president
These Three Cities In Scotland Are Now Zero-Waste Utopias
The designation is part of the country's Zero Waste Plan, an ambitious project initiated in 2010 to promote the adoption of a circular economy and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: These Three Cities In Scotland Are Now Zero-Waste Utopias These Three Cities In Scotland Are Now Zero-Waste Utopias
Global market for bioplastics to grow by 20%
This share is predicted to grow to up to 25% by 2022, with the European Commission's commitment to the transition to a circular economy model expected to accelerate the momentum of growth and development of the bioplastics industry in Europe. The land used to grow the renewable feedstock for the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
Lenzing AG And DL1961 Announce The Next Generation In Denim
Thus Refibra™ fibers have initiated an important step towards circular economy for textiles by re-using a certain proportion of cotton scraps. What's groundbreaking about Refibra™ fibers is that it combines both advantages – the recycling of cotton scraps and an innovative sustainable production … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Lenzing AG And DL1961 Announce The Next […]
Brambles, owner of CHEP and IFCO brands, recognized as leader in sustainable sourcing
This is the circular economy, at a global scale.” Bernaola said Brambles works in partnership with suppliers to promote sustainable forestry in its own … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Brambles, owner of CHEP and IFCO brands, recognized as leader in sustainable sourcing Brambles, owner of CHEP and IFCO brands, recognized as leader in sustainable sourcing
European plastics processor QCP purchased
The move was described as a response to the European Union's circular economy push, which includes greater use of recycled content in products. Suez will provide QCP with post-consumer feedstock, and LyondellBasell will market the recycled polymers QCP produces. “The two parties will leverage … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: European plastics processor QCP purchased European […]
Unity in the pursuit of a global bioeconomy
This is called the circular economy. The circular economy promotes economic growth while increasing economic competitiveness and creating jobs. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Unity in the pursuit of a global bioeconomy Unity in the pursuit of a global bioeconomy