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Study highlights vital role of aluminium cans in circular economy

  The study shows that compared with aluminium cans, more glass and plastic bottles end up in landfills because they are not collected. In addition,…

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Turku’s circular economy plan focuses on fairness

  In line with its ambitious and inclusive 2029 climate neutrality strategy, Turku wants to support a fair circular transformation of economic systems that benefits…

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Exploring the circular economy potential of unexploited bio-based waste streams

      One of the key elements to boost circular bioeconomy strategies is biowaste. There is not only a need to increase cooperation between…

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South Africa leads Africa’s circular plastics industry

  Waste management is currently one of the main challenges faced by the African recycled polymer supply chain. Population growth rates are over 2% per…

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€490,000 awarded to projects to promote circular economy across Ireland

Creating a circular economy is part of the move towards a more sustainable future, according to Ireland’s Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. It…

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How seafood business models can incorporate circular economy principles

  Seafood is expected to become increasingly important in future food systems and healthy diets. This transition will require the seafood sector to adapt business…

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Open Bioeconomy Week 2021

25.05.2021 klo: 09.00 – 27.05.2021 klo: 17.00 The second Open Bioeconomy Week Week will be organized 25.-27. May 2021. The event will be organized as…

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Survey reveals need for education, greater access to improve plastics recycling

Packaging provider Hi-Cone, Itasca, Illinois, has released its second annual State of Plastic Recycling report, revealing the need for ongoing education and greater access to…

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One year of the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan

Precisely one year ago, the European Commission unveiled its master plan to transform our toxic relationship with the Earth and its limited resources. The announcement…

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EU launches Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency

The Global Alliance on Circular Economy (GACERE) will set out to bring together governments and organisations, to push forward a ‘global impetus’ for initiatives related…

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The circular economy could forever change how cars are made – here’s how

Embracing the circular economy has become even more critical since COVID-19 has hit economies hard, putting pressure on consumers and manufacturers and driving home the…

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Plastics Pact set direction for European circular economy

The strategy has been published by the European Plastics Pact, which was launched in March by the Netherlands, France and Denmark. It comprises 15 national…

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Towards circular economy: European manufacturers tend not to report on their actions

After analysing the data from 226 large manufacturing companies from the European Union, a team of researchers from Lithuania, Poland and Sweden have drawn a…

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Inside the Port of Antwerp’s NextGen District, a new global hub set to accelerate the growth of the circular economy

  Antwerp and diamonds have had a long history, the Belgian city has been at the heart of the global trade since the 15th century…

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A cross-KIC initiative to help Europe achieve its transition towards circular economy

EIT Climate-KIC, EIT RawMaterials, EIT Digital, EIT Food, EIT Manufacturing and EIT Urban Mobility have created a Cross-Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) action aiming to…

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How a circular economy could aid the COVID-19 recovery

A group of researchers led by the UK’s University of Warwick concluded that a circular economy could help the world recover from the pandemic, while…

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Swedish strategy for circular economy accelerates the transition to sustainability

The national strategy for a circular economy sets out the direction and ambition for a long-term and sustainable transition of Swedish society. The Government adopted…

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A circular economy in Germany means constant innovation

  German industry has been warned it must make even greater efforts to maintain its position as a leading nation in providing recycling and waste…

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Pioneering new circular economy centre in technology metals announced

The University of Exeter will lead a pioneering new research centre, designed to revolutionize how crucial metals are extracted, used and reused in clean and…

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UPM Raflatac closes circular economy loop

Brand owners are often looking for innovative technologies to help them meet their sustainability commitments, such as landfill reduction targets and increased use of recycled…

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