Going circular in Greece: funding the reuse and recycling of waste – Regional Policy – European Commission
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Day: April 4, 2020
Nestlé sets goal to use 100 percent recyclable packaging by 2025
Nestlé has announced its goal to make 100 percent of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, with the hope that none of its packaging, including plastics, ends up in landfill or as litter.
How two Italian trade shows are taking on climate change
Ecomondo and Key Energy are two upcoming trade shows which will take place at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The shows, which are organised by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), will be held simultaneously at the venue, and will occupy 129,000sqm of exhibit space ready…
The North Face launches refurbished apparel program – News : Retail (#984893)
Taking its lead from Patagonia’s Worn Wear program and the growth of sustainability initiatives in the apparel industry, VF Corporation’s The North Face has launched its own refurbished clothing program called “Renewed.
‘We are at a critical juncture’: Unilever demands industry action on plastic waste
Comments Consumer goods giant calls on wider industry to accelerate progress towards a circular economy and stem the tide of ocean and waterway plastic pollution Consumer goods giant Unilever has issued a clarion call for the wider industry to step up efforts to tackle the “mounting challenge of ocean plastic waste”, setting out four key actions it claims can help.
TechUK: Could VAT cuts boost tech repair and re-use?
New report calls on government to use upcoming Waste and Resources Strategy to tackle eWaste and incentivise circular economy models…
Apple Unveils New iPhone Recycling Robot
Daisy is capable of dissembling nine different versions of the iPhone.
An interview with Marcel Lubben, Reverdia. “The bioeconomy is a long-term commitment” –
“We expect full support for the bioeconomy in close connection with the circular economy. Together they can tackle two very pressing societal issues i.e. climate change (through lowering carbon footprint) and the plastic waste problem (through collection, reuse and recycling)”.
Nestlé to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025
Food manufacturer Nestlé has announced its commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or re-usable by 2025, with the aim that none of its packaging ends up in landfill or as litter.
Sharing Is Caring: Reykjavik’s First Tool Library To Open This August
Let’s assume you’ve just bought a new hairdryer. It works perfectly until, two weeks later, it stops working all of…
Renewable diesel producer eyes liquid plastic waste as potential raw material
Neste plans to convert old plastics into useful fuels, chemicals and new polymers…
C&A launches ‘world’s most sustainable jeans’
‘Cradle to cradle’ jeans are made with sustainable materials and will retail for just €29…
Are bans the best way to inspire circular business practices?
There’s a difference between systemic change and bandwagon participation.
Australian Eco Stylist Alex van Os: How Thrift Shopping Promotes a Circular Economy – Eco Warrior Princess
Alex van Os Australian eco-stylist shares why thrifting promotes a circular economy and shares her tips on thrift shopping. If you want to be a better op shopper, make sure to read this…!
EEA report confirms: electric cars are better for climate and air quality —
Information on the environment for those involved in developing, adopting, implementing and evaluating environmental policy, and also the general public…