circular economy
From Linear to Circular: Making the Shift to Foster Growth and Sustainability
5 September 2024In the past six years, the global population has consumed more than 500 billion metric tons of materials, nearly the same volume as consumed during the entire 20th century.1 An analysis by the Circle Economy Foundation and Deloitte UK finds that boundaries have already been exceeded in six of the nine areas that represent safe operating ... Mai mult
Primark announces new partnership to develop circular design training programs within the company
14 August 2024International fashion retailer Primark has partnered with the Circular Textiles Foundation to develop an in-depth training program for its Design and Product divisions. The program aims to advance circular design principles in clothing with a focus on the recycling process, in line with Primark’s commitment to produce more recyclable clothing by 2027. As part of ... Mai mult
What you need to know about Digital Deposit Return Systems
21 June 2024As of May 2024, 56 deposit return systems (DRS) are operational worldwide, serving over 346 million people. With jurisdictions such as Austria, Poland, Turkey, Uruguay, and Singapore expected to implement new systems in the next few years, the adoption of this policy tool shows no signs of slowing down. Amidst this global surge in deposit ... Mai mult
Studiu Deloitte: Tranziția către economia circulară a încetinit la nivel global în 2023. Sectorul agroalimentar, industria producătoare și construcțiile sunt zonele care necesită intervenție rapidă
2 April 2024Tranziția către economia circulară a încetinit la nivel global anul trecut, în condițiile în care vasta majoritate a materiilor prime care intră în economii provin încă din surse virgine, iar ponderea materiilor secundare, reutilizate, s-a redus constant în ultimii cinci ani, de la 9,1% în 2018 la 7,2% în 2023, indică studiul „”, realizat ... Mai mult
Webinar Series – Packaging EPR schemes: Lessons from Europe Video
15 March 2024Reloop, in collaboration with the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR), orchestrated a series of three webinars aimed at delving into the latest developments in packaging management within Europe, and extracting insights for Australia in the lead up to public consultation on packaging reforms. In this second installment of the series, ... Mai mult
Packaging: Council and Parliament strike a deal to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU
4 March 2024Today, the Council presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste. The aim is to tackle the increase in packaging waste generated in the EU, while harmonising the internal market for packaging and boosting the circular economy. The proposal considers the ... Mai mult
Ecobat to recycle Volkswagen Group UK’s EV batteries
29 February 2024Dallas-based Ecobat says it has signed an agreement with Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd. (VWG UK) to collect and recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Under this latest agreement, Ecobat will collect high-voltage EV batteries from dealers, distributors and end-of-life recycling centers using Ecobat’s vehicles that comply with the Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous ... Mai mult
Report: DS Smith to upgrade U.K.-based Kemsley recycled paper mill
28 February 2024European paper and packaging company DS Smith reportedly is investing about $60 million in a new fiber preparation line at its Kemsley recycled paper mill in southeast England, an investment the company says will deliver returns through “improved efficiency and reduced costs,” according to Packaging Europe. The new fiber preparation line, known as F-line, will ... Mai mult
Greencore receives World Bank bond funding
27 February 2024Hong Kong-based Greencore Resources has been selected as one of two primary beneficiaries of Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bonds, and Greencore CEO Max Craipeau says the funding will go toward scaling up efforts underway in Surabaya, Indonesia, to divert and recycle ocean-bound plastic. The newly designed bonds are issued by the World Bank and structured by ... Mai mult
