'Closed loop' urban farm in Queenstown tackles food waste with insects
The "closed loop" farm runs on a circular economy approach, by feeding the insect larvae with food waste from restaurants and supermarkets, turning … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 'Closed loop' urban farm in Queenstown tackles food waste with insects 'Closed loop' urban farm in Queenstown tackles food waste with insects
Zero waste: a 2050 target
The Minister responsible for the Economy has a duty to give account as to what measures and initiatives are in hand to develop the circular economy. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Zero waste: a 2050 target Zero waste: a 2050 target
Costs of managing horse manure akin to feed costs, Swedish study finds
The researchers, writing in the journal Energies, said a transition to renewable energy sources and a circular economy had increased interest in renewable resources not usually considered as energy sources or plant nutrient resources. “Horse manure exemplifies this, as it is sometimes recycled but not … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Costs of managing horse manure […]
Made in Scotland: securing our manufacturing future
We have established an £18 million Circular Economy Investment Fund, which offers investment for small and medium sized businesses to deliver a more circular … Scotland is already leading the way on moving to a circular economy – where we try to keep materials in use for as long as possible. Source: Circular Economy News […]
Malta generates 340 tonnes of solvent waste per year that could be re-used
During his presentation, researcher and scientist Stefan Mohnani said that using circular economy ideas, waste could be turned into a resource generating prosperity through profits and employment and more importantly, could help save our planet's resources and environment to safeguard it for future … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Malta generates 340 tonnes of solvent waste […]
Excellence of NI food security to be highlighted at UK-China summit
In order to support industry efficiency, reduction of waste and environmental sustainability, DAERA has entered “Prosperity Agreements” with industry forming novel partnerships to seek innovative ways to add value for both the business and the environment using the principle of the Circular Economy … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Excellence of NI food security to be […]
New paradigm needed for waste
We need to create and support a circular economy. By that I mean, businesses should design products to be durable, repairable, reusable, easily … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: New paradigm needed for waste New paradigm needed for waste
A Circular Economy of Metals
The Coursera A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism Video directory includes links to all of video lecture pages for … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: A Circular Economy of Metals A Circular Economy of Metals
Producing 'zero waste plastics'
A French green chemistry company has won a prestigious European award for its bio-recycling technology. The tech pioneered at Carbios is supporting the growth of circular economy practices in the plastics industry. Its 'enzyme-based solutions' provide 'biodegradable plastic products or infinite … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Producing 'zero waste plastics' Producing 'zero waste plastics'
Bags of innovation
The items, which feature in the “E Stéck vun der Bréck” collection (Luxembourgish for a piece of the bridge), form part of the Dono project, to promote upcycling, circular economy principles and raise awareness about waste. Designers worked with people with disabilities from the Cooperations Wiltz to … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Bags of innovation […]