Lithium-ion batteries need to be greener and more ethical
Editors' note: This Editorial is the first in an occasional series on materials and the circular economy that will run during 2021. Related Articles. The rise … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Lithium-ion batteries need to be greener and more ethical Lithium-ion batteries need to be greener and more ethical
Scientists: ‘End plastic production by 2040’
The report calls for a global treaty which would work to phase out the production of virgin plastic by 2040, create a circular economy for existing materials … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Scientists: 'End plastic production by 2040' Scientists: 'End plastic production by 2040'
Farmers, experts hail organic agriculture
The perspective of circular economy is here particularly important when it comes to farming. “Organic and biodynamic farming increases the resilience … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Farmers, experts hail organic agriculture Farmers, experts hail organic agriculture
3 emerging trends in vertical farming that will cultivate the future of agriculture
Given the worsening conditions, the most befitting answer to this challenge seems to be a circular economy model, which will help fight climate … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: 3 emerging trends in vertical farming that will cultivate the future of agriculture 3 emerging trends in vertical farming that will cultivate the future of agriculture
More and more people willing to pay extra for products that help conserve natural resources
WEF urged countries to transition to a more circular economy from the current “take-make-dispose” approach that is linear. The way to achieve this … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: More and more people willing to pay extra for products that help conserve natural resources More and more people willing to pay extra for products that help […]
"Carbon is the most valuable resource in our society"
"It's about enabling the end of the concept of mining [fossil fuels]. It is practising an atmospheric circular economy." Made of Air biochar plastic panels. " … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: "Carbon is the most valuable resource in our society" "Carbon is the most valuable resource in our society"
Abandoned Dutch bikes get a second shot at life in Spain
It's also a circular economy project – instead of throwing away these vehicles, which are no longer used but have a long history, they are recycled and … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Abandoned Dutch bikes get a second shot at life in Spain Abandoned Dutch bikes get a second shot at life in Spain
Companies team up to support electric vehicle recycling
The more that people understand the opportunities in the size of regional markets, they can develop circular economy applications, Saber said, … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Companies team up to support electric vehicle recycling Companies team up to support electric vehicle recycling
Creating sustainable supply chains of the future
Achieving a circular economy will depend on a global commitment to sustainable practices being implemented and tracked across entire supply … Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: Creating sustainable supply chains of the future Creating sustainable supply chains of the future
How Amsterdam’s youth – or Alpha generation – is reimagining the city’s future
Elementary schools in Amsterdam have taken a leading role in anchoring the circular economy principles in the “Circular & Education” manifesto. Source: Circular Economy News Permalink: How Amsterdam's youth – or Alpha generation – is reimagining the city's future How Amsterdam's youth – or Alpha generation – is reimagining the city's future