UK puts cleaner construction at heart of industrial strategy
The strategy also pledges support for the “circular economy”, raising productivity by using resources more efficiently, by promoting more recycling, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: UK puts cleaner construction at heart of industrial strategy UK puts cleaner construction at heart of industrial strategy
The Ultimate Fashion Fail: One Garbage Truck Of Textiles Is Thrown Away Every Second
… resources are not just used but re-used ― is taking hold, says Antonia Gawel, head of the World Economic Forum's Circular Economy initiative. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: The Ultimate Fashion Fail: One Garbage Truck Of Textiles Is Thrown Away Every Second The Ultimate Fashion Fail: One Garbage Truck Of Textiles Is Thrown Away […]
Stella McCartney and Ellen MacArthur team up to tackle fashion waste
Fashion designer Stella McCartney has joined forces with circular economy campaigner Ellen MacArthur to kickstart a new push to reduce textile … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Stella McCartney and Ellen MacArthur team up to tackle fashion waste Stella McCartney and Ellen MacArthur team up to tackle fashion waste
Partnerships 'the only way' to tackle global challenges, says UN industrial development chief
It will also use interactive discussions to explore issues, such as gender, circular economy, and industry 4.0 and will spotlight UNIDO's leading role in … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Partnerships 'the only way' to tackle global challenges, says UN industrial development chief Partnerships 'the only way' to tackle global challenges, says UN industrial development chief
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The holiday season is off to a roaring start. Shoppers haven't disappointed on Cyber Monday, with preliminary figures on online spending in line to hit a forecasted $6.6 billion for the day. While the concept may seem a little outdated (it was created back in 2005, in the early days of the e-commerce … Source: Circular […]
Plastics industry takes circular path
In a joint statement, LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel and SUEZ CEO Jean-Louis Chaussade added: “As the circular economy increases in prominence and importance, we believe that demand for recycled materials will continue to grow. This acquisition combines LyondellBasell's European market … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Plastics industry takes circular path Plastics industry takes circular path
Stella McCartney Honored for Innovation at the Fashion Awards in London
McCartney has been using materials such as vegetarian leather, organic cotton and regenerated cashmere in her collections, as well as spearheading a number of collaborative initiatives that embrace the concept of a circular economy. The brand has partnerships with recycling partners such as Econyl, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Stella McCartney Honored for Innovation at […]
Industrial strategy commits United Kingdom to circular economy
The government will invest a further £725 million over the next three years in the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, to be matched by private investment, to support these grand challenges. Amongst the mentioned objectives was the transformation of the construction sector, highlighted as one of the … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Industrial strategy commits United […]
Shoosmiths' legal experts comment on government's Industrial Strategy
There is a recognition that the traditional linear 'take, make, dispose' economy is no longer sustainable and that a transition to a more circular economy is needed, but the government will need to step back into policy making on waste and resources if that transition is to happen. Reducing business … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: […]
LyondellBasell invests in European recycling plastics firm
The transaction, for an undisclosed value, is expected to be completed by the end of the year following regulatory approvals. LyondellBasell said the investment marks the first time a major materials supplier is partnering with a resource management company to contribute to circular economy objectives. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: LyondellBasell invests in European recycling […]