circular economy
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The circular economy gets rolling
BRUSSELS IS starting to push for a closed-loop approach which could bring enormous health and economic benefits. Europe’s new circular economy package is finally starting to make… Read More
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My viewpoint: Ashima Sukhdev talks about reinventing food systems
THE CIRCULAR economy has the potential to reinvent our food system to be regenerative and resilient. On July 9th, the European Parliament passed an important resolution on the circular economy that called for… Read More
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Government not doing enough for sustainable resource management
The UK Government is failing to provide a “joined-up” approach to improve the use of resources, according to a new survey by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). The IEMA polled 400 of its members on a number… Read More
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New waste tool launched for businesses
THE WASTE & Resource Action Programme (WRAP) has launched a new tool to help businesses collaborate to cut down on waste and embrace a more circular approach to its practices. … Read More
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Eco Plastics debt of £1.65m written off by WRAP
THE WASTE & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) plans to write off its loan to UK plastic bottle recycler, Eco Plastics, consisting of £1.65m. Eco Plastic’s factory sorts around 140,000 tons… Read More
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EC withdraws circular economy package
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSON (EC) this week announced its intention to withdraw its circular economy package, claiming instead that it will put forward new ‘more ambitious’ plans. The announcement was made… Read More
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Government rejects circular economy recommendations
THE MEMBERS of the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) have accused the UK Government of burying its head in the sand, after its recommendations on circular economy were rejected. In its report… Read More
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Waste and resource management sector backs circular economy
NEW RESEARCH commissioned by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has found that the resource management sector is embracing the circular economy and the potential financial and environment opportunities it offers. … Read More
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My Viewpoint: John Twitchen talks circular economy
WITH BUSINESSES facing rising costs and uncertain supply chains it’s time to embrace the circular economy. The circular economy is a very straightforward concept, and very easy to picture in its purest sense. But debate rages over what it actually… Read More
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European Commission boosts recycling targets for circular economy
THE EUROPEAN Commission announced this week that it has adopted proposals to turn Europe into a more circular economy and boost recycling across the Member States by 2030. New… Read More