Circular economy commitment in Industrial Strategy welcomed by industry
This commitment has been welcomed by the waste and resources industry, with Ray Georgeson, Chief Executive of the Resource Association, commenting: “It is encouraging to see government now promoting the circular economy and greater resource productivity as important features of the Industrial … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Circular economy commitment in Industrial Strategy welcomed by […]
SUEZ and LyondellBasell partner to drive production of plastics in Europe
LyondellBasell senior vice president Richard Roudeix said: “As the circular economy continues to grow, we also believe that demand for recycled materials will grow as well. This acquisition positions LyondellBasell to actively participate in the circular economy, marrying LyondellBasell's European … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: SUEZ and LyondellBasell partner to drive production of plastics in […]
What will the upcycling revolution mean for business?
The idea of reusing recycled materials – what sustainability commentators call the “circular economy” – isn't new. What has changed, however, … Pentatonic uses technology developed by Taiwanese company, Miniwiz, which specialises in circular economy products. Its clients include Nike, for which it … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: What will the upcycling revolution mean for […]
Bee'ah wins top sustainable business award
Bee'ah, a leading environmental management company based in the UAE, said it has won the inaugural Meed 'Sustainable Business of the Year' award for its pioneering approach to waste management and its drive to create the Middle East's first circular economy. The award was presented at a … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Bee'ah wins top […]
'Stop the Waste,' Says Stella McCartney, Ellen MacArthur Foundation in New Report
Launched in 2010, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has worked toward creating a circular economy across sectors. Its Circular Fibres Initiative in particular is aimed at getting the fashion industry to create a more efficient economy around textiles. According to the report, the equivalent of one garbage … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 'Stop the Waste,' Says […]
Italy: Packtin develops biodegradable packaging
"Our mission is inspired by the concept of the circular economy. Biodegradable edible films and covers protect food naturally, extending its optimal shelf-life and generating 3 positive effects: reduced food waste, less plastic in packaging, fewer food poisoning episodes," explains Andrea Quartieri. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Italy: Packtin develops biodegradable packaging Italy: Packtin develops […]
SUEZ partners with European plastics giant to boost production of recycled plastics
“As the circular economy continues to grow, we also believe that demand for recycled materials will grow as well,” said Richard Roudeix, LyondellBasell's Senior Vice President. “This acquisition positions LyondellBasell to actively participate in the circular economy, marrying LyondellBasell's European … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: SUEZ partners with European plastics giant to boost production of […]
FEVE – The European Container Glass Federation Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
… its 40th anniversary this year, with the container glass industry very much at the forefront of promoting the 'circular economy' within the EU. In the last … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: FEVE – The European Container Glass Federation Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary FEVE – The European Container Glass Federation Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
New report reveals fashion industry puts equivalent of 50 billion plastic bottles into the ocean every …
Speaking at the publication of the report, sailor turned circular economy champion Ellen MacArthur; “Today's textile industry is built on an outdated … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New report reveals fashion industry puts equivalent of 50 billion plastic bottles into the ocean every … New report reveals fashion industry puts equivalent of 50 billion plastic […]
Phoenix, AZ—A Blue City in a Red State Is Going Green
[A] circular economy is so important. Phoenix is the first north American city in the Ellen McArthur Circular Economy 100 organization. She has got us … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Phoenix, AZ—A Blue City in a Red State Is Going Green Phoenix, AZ—A Blue City in a Red State Is Going Green