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Europe Could Open Up €320 Billion by Scaling a Circular Economy

Published on January 20, 2017

About a 5 minute read

The business case for sustainability, particularly the circular economy, is a strong one, and more and more researching is backing it up. A recent report by the Business & Sustainable Development Commission pointed to sustainable business models ... View More

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Circular Disruptors Honored in Davos; C2C Design Challenge Winners Rethink Products

Published on January 17, 2017

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The World Economic Forum’s Community of Young Global Leaders, in collaboration with Accenture Strategy, yesterday announced the winners of the 2017 Circulars at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters. The third annual Circ... View More

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Circular Economy Gains Steam in US Thanks to DOE's REMADE Project, Emerging Innovators

Published on January 13, 2017

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Two recent bits of news from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) point to continued groundwork being laid toward a circular economy in the U.S. and beyond. ... View More

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#BusinessCase: Circular, EPR Schemes Could've Saved UK £72M in Holiday Waste

Published on January 9, 2017

About a 4 minute read

Waste packaging and food leftovers from this Christmas alone will have cost councils £72 million1, according to new research from UK think tank Green Alliance. In England, local authorities spend roughly £300 million every year dealing with waste p... View More

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Coke, Avery Dennison Drive Smartwater Towards Circularity with Recycled PET Waste

Published on January 3, 2017

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While plastic packaging has a reputation for being convenient, it presents a serious problem for the planet — and brands’ bottom lines. One-use plastic packaging currently accounts for over $80 billion in losses annually. But more and more compan... View More

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30 New EU Life+ Pilot Projects Make Convincing Case for Circular Business Models

Published on December 20, 2016

About a 4 minute read

A recent report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and a number of new initiatives sweeping Europe have highlighted the convincing business case for companies to adopt circular principles into their business models. The latest development on the path ... View More

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Trending: New Research Looking to Turn Fabric Into Fuel, Keep Microfibers Out of Water

Published on December 20, 2016

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We’ve seen a rash of textile-recycling schemes emerge of late — in which the textiles in question may become new garments, but for the most part they remain, well, fabrics. ... View More

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Cradle to Cradle Design – So Much More Than Recycling

Published on December 20, 2016

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It’s easy for the concepts of Cradle to Cradle design and a circular economy to become shorthand for recycling, but both are much more complex than that. ... View More

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Hospitals Share Successes, Challenges from Pilot Healthcare Plastics Recycling Program

Published on December 20, 2016

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On Monday, the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) announced the completion of a multi-hospital plastics recycling project in Chicago, collaborating with the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS). Focused on non-infectious plastic packagi... View More

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2017 Circulars Nominate 36 Innovators Leading the Way to a Circular Future

Published on December 13, 2016

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There’s growing evidence around the efficacy of a circular economy and the key role it will play in helping companies and nations carry out the commitments outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement, maintain competitive economies, and reduce waste an... View More

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Trending: European Packaging Solutions Continue to Drive a Circular Economy

Published on December 12, 2016

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Ambitions of a circular economy continue to drive decisions around Europe as more circular packaging solutions emerge as a prominent piece to the puzzle. ... View More

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Trending: Yet More Countries Recognizing Circular Economy as Key Aspect of Sustainability

Published on December 9, 2016

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Circular economy fever continues to sweep through the European Union, with smaller countries north and south recognizing the advantages of setting new standards for business as usual. According to Jyrki Katainen (NCP), VP for Jobs, Growth and Competi... View More

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Circular Economy Framework Could Give India a Competitive Advantage

Published on December 5, 2016

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A new report has found that adopting circular economic principles would put India on a path to positive regenerative and value-creating development with annual benefits of US $624 billion in 2050 compared with the current development — equivalent t... View More

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Trending: Finally, End-of-Life Solutions for Two of Our Least Recyclable Products

Published on December 2, 2016

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As the ongoing effort to mitigate climate change leads many businesses and governments to create a circular economy, we still face a number of roadblocks – namely in the end of life of certain products that weren’t designed for reuse, recycling o... View More

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New Program to Help London-Based SMEs Capitalize on Circular Economy

Published on November 29, 2016

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The London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) - a partnership between the Mayor of London and London’s Boroughs dedicated to improving waste and resource management within the capital, with the aim of turning London into a circular city - has launch... View More

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Goodwill, Partners Urge People to Donate Using the Give Back Box this Cyber Monday

Published on November 28, 2016

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Goodwill is partnering with leading retailers to make it easy for online shoppers to reuse, repurpose and recycle textiles and clothing this holiday season. ... View More

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Reporting 3.0: Progress Toward a More Common Definition of True Materiality

Published on November 22, 2016

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Drawing on the work of Reporting 3.0 - in particular, its Reporting Blueprint and forthcoming Accounting Blueprint - this panel on the final afternoon of New Metrics ‘16 facilitated an animated discussion on true materiality, exploring the broad ra... View More

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General Motors, Herman Miller and Green Standards Partner for Landfill-Free Solution to Office Transformation

Published on November 21, 2016

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Pilot program benefits about 100 Michigan-based community organizations, with a focus on Detroit. Detroit’s Cody High School among first to participate with furniture and three-room makeover. ... View More

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Avery Dennison Helps Coca-Cola European Partners to Drive Recycling Efforts in the UK

Published on November 15, 2016

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Avery Dennison has collaborated with partners throughout the supply chain namely Viridor and PET UK, to help Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) reduce waste, costs, and the carbon footprint of Smartwater production in the United Kingdom. According to... View More

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Innovative Kimberly-Clark Recycling Program Helps Two Midwestern Universities Turn Used Gloves into Eco-Responsible Durable Goods

Published on November 15, 2016

About a 2 minute read

The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Purdue University have diverted almost six tons of waste from landfills through an innovative recycling program that turns used lab gloves and garmen... View More