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Trending: These Nordic Clothing Companies Are 'Relooping Fashion' for the Next Economy

Published on January 25, 2016

About a 6 minute read

Circular and sharing economy models are the latest trend in sustainable fashion – it seems there are new initiatives popping up all the time! Just last week, we covered startups reKindness and Hubbub, which are making clothes swapping easier in the... View More

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Dell, Grenier Seeking Short Films Showcasing Benefits of Circular Economy

Published on January 25, 2016

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Dell and actor Adrian Grenier have announced the “Legacy of Good” short documentary film contest, aimed at creating compelling stories to raise awareness around the circular economy movement and the role of technology in creating a better future.... View More

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Nestlé, Tesco, Unilever CEOs Among 'Champions 12.3,' Determined to Halve Global Food Waste

Published on January 22, 2016

About a 5 minute read

On Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, 30 CEOs, government ministers, global institution executives, and civil society leaders announced the launch of the latest full-scale attack on global food waste: an all-sector collaboration aimed at... View More

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McDonough Unveils ICEhouse™, Designed to Illustrate Innovation for the Circular Economy, at Davos

Published on January 19, 2016

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Designer and sustainability visionary William McDonough will unveil ICEhouse™ (Innovation for the Circular Economy house) in Davos this week, as a place for those attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting to gather and discuss the future of... View More

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London, Berlin, Amsterdam: Capitals of the Next Economy?

Published on January 11, 2016

About a 5 minute read

Whether the European Commission’s Circular Economy Package is ambitious enough is still under debate, but at least it leaves some flexibility for potential partnerships, industry-led and local government-led initiatives to shape the next economy. ... View More

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Shaw Executive Named Finalist in Global Sustainability Award

Published on January 7, 2016

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Shaw Industries (Shaw) Vice President of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Paul Murray has been named a finalist in The Circulars, a global sustainability awards program.Paul is a pioneering sustainability leader with more than three decades o... View More

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Is It Time for a New Type of CEO – the Circular Economy Officer?

Published on December 22, 2015

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As more and more companies look to adopt closed-loop business models, the question of whether to create dedicated circular economy roles internally is beginning to bite. Such roles are still thin on the ground, but it’s notable that those businesse... View More

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Trending: This Week in Upcycling – Champagne Packaging, Rice Waste, Yoga Mats

Published on December 18, 2015

About a 3 minute read

Upcycling is a great way to use waste to create new products and take the world one step closer to a circular economy. These companies are some of the latest to creatively incorporate the practice to optimize products while utilizing a variety of was... View More

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How WRAP Continues to Help Make the #BusinessCase for a Circular Economy

Published on December 10, 2015

About a 4 minute read

‘If you can’t measure, you can’t manage’ - the first and golden rule of corporate improvement, and key to constructing a case for change. For the emerging practice of ‘circular economy,’ which represents a sea-change in the way we manage ... View More

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Trucost and TruValue Labs Partner to Provide Enhanced ESG Data for Investors

Published on December 9, 2015

About a 2 minute read

Trucost and TruValue Labs have announced a partnership to provide investors with enhanced, real-time, environmental, social and governance (ESG) data. The market for responsible finance has grown rapidly over the past 20 years, driven by awareness of... View More

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EU Adopts Circular Economy Package, But Is It Good Enough?

Published on December 7, 2015

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Stakeholders are yet again criticizing the European Commission’s new Circular Economy Package. The original policy, released in December of last year, was denounced as insufficiently ambitious, resulting in its dismissal and a review process over t... View More

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How Circularity Indicators, Partnerships Are Accelerating Adoption of Circular Business Models

Published on November 25, 2015

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The concept of the circular economy has, at least over the last couple of years, evolved as somewhat of a holy grail for the sustainable business world. It offers the possibility of decoupling growth and resource consumption; a beacon of hope for com... View More

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H&M Becomes Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Latest Global Partner

Published on November 4, 2015

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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation announced today that H&M has become its latest Global Partner accelerating the transition to the circular economy. ... View More

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Kingfisher, IKEA Talk Evolution Into Circular, Service, Sharing Business Models

Published on October 29, 2015

About a 4 minute read

DIY retailer Kingfisher and Swedish housewares giant IKEA both recently told edie of the potential to incorporate elements of the sharing economy and servitization, in what they see as a "natural progression" of their business models. ... View More

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Trucost Research Points to $10B #BusinessCase for Circular Economy for Electronics

Published on October 27, 2015

About a 2 minute read

Last month, the Green Electronics Council (GEC) unveiled new research carried out by Trucost that highlights the importance of advancing best circular-economy practices throughout the electronics sector. ... View More

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Zero Waste Europe: EPR Needs Redesigning to Facilitate Circular Economy

Published on October 21, 2015

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A new study commissioned by Zero Waste Europe has found that the majority of product waste is not covered by current extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes and calls for the redesigning of producer responsibility in order to move towards a ci... View More

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Report: Circular Economy Could Create Over 13,000 Jobs in Northern Ireland

Published on September 30, 2015

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More than 13,000 jobs could be created if Northern Ireland moved to a circular economy, according to a new report launched today in Belfast. ... View More

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Dell Advances Circular Economy Model with CE100, Industry-First Recycled Carbon Fiber

Published on September 29, 2015

About a 4 minute read

On Monday, Dell announced additional progress against its circular economy initiatives, including the expansion of its closed-loop recycled plastic supply chain, introduction of reclaimed carbon-fiber source materials and new industry collaborations ... View More

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Why a Circular Economy Is Key to Sustainable Development (and Why Business Must Lead the Way)

Published on September 23, 2015

About a 7 minute read

This post is part of a series produced by The Huffington Post, "What's Working: Sustainable Development Goals," in conjunction with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The proposed set of goals will be the subject of d... View More

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#BusinessCase: Furniture Take-Back Programs from IKEA, John Lewis Save Money, Emissions

Published on September 18, 2015

About a 4 minute read

Furniture waste is the focus of two reports released this month. UK think tank RSA and recycling and waste company SUEZ published Rearranging the Furniture, which takes a design-focused approach to bulky waste reduction, increased reuse of furniture,... View More