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Seminar: Circular Economy, a new path for innovation

The Seminar: Circular Economy, a new path for innovation will take place on 21 March 2017, at Technopolis Mechelen, Belgium. In this workshop, it will be present the framework that Europe and national authorities are creating to promote the circular economy, and to make the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy happen. The event will focus on concrete examples showing how ...

Mar. 6, 2017

By SusChem

Enterprise, Innovation, and the Circular Economy

This week I completed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's six-week Executive Education Introductory Course, titled "Enterprise, Innovation and the Circular Economy," and taught by the University of Bradford School of Management. During the course, I've shared insights with EBN readers about how the circular economy is holistically designed to be restorative and regenerative. Now, in the slides ...

Apr. 5, 2016

By Antea Group - USA

Circular economy study identifies 3 million jobs across Europe

Today, WRAP’s latest study shows expansion of the circular economy could create 3 million extra jobs and reduce unemployment by 520,000 across EU member states by 2030. ‘Economic Growth Potential of More Circular Economies’ builds on the report published earlier this year, ‘Employment and the Circular Economy – Job creation in a more resource efficient ...

Sep. 9, 2015

By WRAP (The Waste & Resources Action Programme)

What’s wrong with the circular economy?

Companies with circular economy business models currently struggle to raise investment because investors are generally unfamiliar with the concept of the circular economy According to research to be published by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the lack of information about financial risk is a key reason why investors are hesitant to invest in companies following this business model.. Beate ...

Nov. 20, 2014

By GLOBE SERIES

ENVAQUA ENVAQUA is the Platform for Innovative

H2O BFS becomes member of ENVAQUA. ENVAQUA is the platform for innovative, integrated technological solutions for a future-proof circular economy. It.connects Dutch technology companies that realize a future-proof, circular economy and is the contact point for questions and challenges of stakeholders. ENVAQUA contributes positively to increasing the earning power and export opportunities of its ...

Mar. 1, 2019

By H2O Biofouling Solutions B.V.

London SMEs offered ‘circular economy’ support

The London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) has announced a three-year support programme to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the capital adopt circular economy business models. Known as ‘Advance London’ the programme will be open from January 2017 and will provide free help and advice to businesses. LWARB is a partnership between the Mayor of London and ...

Dec. 1, 2016

By GPT Waste Management Ltd

The Electronics Supply Chain Can Thrive in the Circular Economy

One of my happiest moments on the job since joining TFI's services with those of Antea Group was hearing that Antea Group fast-tracked my enrollment in a Circular Economy Executive Education Course. Being a long-time proponent of designing electronic products to consume minimal materials -- therefore reducing costs and environmental harm--I am eager to bring insights and recommendations to the ...

Feb. 24, 2016

By Antea Group - USA

Circular consumer electronics: an initial exploration

This paper provides reflections on what a circular economy approach could look like for the consumer electronics industry. Built on insights from over 40 interviews with leading companies and researchers, the work is based on research supported by Google and undertaken by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2017. The paper focuses on smartphones, laptops, tablets, and smart home devices. It ...

Apr. 25, 2018

By European Electronics Recyclers Association (EERA)

CIWM adds its voice to industry call for EU Circular Economy package to be retained

Responding to news that the EC Circular Economy Package looks set to be axed from the Commission's Work Programme for 2015, CIWM has signed a joint letter from key sector bodies expressing dismay at the decision. The letter, which calls on the UK Government, through Defra Secretary of State Liz Truss, to express official support for the package, is signed by nine leading industry organisations. ...

Dec. 11, 2014

By Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)

Ecomondo 2019 – Nov 5-8 – Rimini

Ecomondo, the leading event in Europe for the new models of circular economy An international exhibition with an innovative format that brings together all sectors of the circular economy in a single platform: from material and energy recovery to sustainable development. Don’t miss the chance to meet us! Please come to visit us at Booth 057, Pavillion D4. ...

Oct. 10, 2019

By Pollution S.r.l.

CIWM welcomes thought leadership from RWM ambassadors on key circular economy questions

CIWM has welcomed a new report published today by the RWM Ambassadors that assesses what measures and action might be needed to drive the circular economy forward. "The RWM Ambassadors have produced a welcome think piece that should stimulate discussion and help us formulate a clearer roadmap towards a more circular economy," says CIWM chief executive Steve Lee. "It forces us to be honest, to ...

Sep. 11, 2014

By Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)

How to Make Money in Plastics Recycling

The device on which you are reading this blog (or on which you printed it) likely contains plastic, in addition to some precious and non-precious metals. When that device reaches the end of its life, you have two types of options, as I learned from the Circular Economy Executive Education Course I'm taking. Read the rest over at EBN. Read more about Pamela's experiences at the Circular Economy ...

Mar. 15, 2016

By Antea Group - USA

The Circulars 2018 Finalist

Congratulations to all the finalists for the Circulars Awards in the SME category. We are pleased perPETual was chosen as a finalist alongside Vaude, Ricoh, Battery Solutions, Fairphone and Apto Solutions. The Circulars, an initiative of the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders, is the world’s premier circular economy award program. The awards are open to individuals ...

Nov. 30, 2017

By perPETual Global Technologies Limited

Towards the Circular Economy

In the face of sharp volatility increases across the global economy and proliferating signs of resource depletion, the call for a new economic model is getting louder. The circular economy is now gaining the attention of business, governments, and the next generation as a model to transform today’s “take-make-dispose” economy into one that aligns business models with product and ...

Feb. 25, 2014

By GLOBE SERIES

CLEANTECH LATVIA attends international EREK conference

On September 25 -26, an international two-day conference on resorce efficiency and circular economy, organised by European Resource Efficiency Knowledge centre (EREK), was held in Brussels, Belgium. CLEANTECH LATVIA is a member of EREK network, so Jānis Zviedris, Chairman of the Board, also attended this conference. During the conference, members of the EREK network discussed good ...

Sep. 30, 2019

By CleanTech Latvia

Over 200,000 jobs could be needed as the circular economy grows, according to new study

Over 200,000 new jobs could be needed across Britain from the continued development of resource efficient activity to 2030, such as recycling, reuse and remanufacturing, according to a study by WRAP and Green Alliance.[1] The report Employment and the circular economy: job creation in a more resource efficient Britain indicates that development of resource efficiency, unlike other industrial ...

Jan. 21, 2015

By WRAP (The Waste & Resources Action Programme)

ECOMONDO AND KEY ENERGY LEADING PLAYERS IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

The course is set and it’s full steam ahead towards the circular economy at the next appointment with the great green technology platform ECOMONDO and KEY ENERGY, from 7th to 10th November 2017 at Rimini Expo Centre. ECOMONDO and KEY ENERGY represent a European appointment that anticipated the urgency and various aspects of the green economy and enables all the players to take ...

Jun. 15, 2017

By Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG)

More than 13,000 jobs could be created if Northern Ireland moved to a circular economy

More than 13,000 jobs could be created if Northern Ireland moved to a circular economy, according to a new report launched this week. Entitled “Job Creation in the Circular Economy – Increasing Resource Efficiency in Northern Ireland”, the report reveals that jobs could be created at various skill levels across Northern Ireland and within a number of sectors, including food and ...

Sep. 30, 2015

By WRAP (The Waste & Resources Action Programme)

Canada’s National Zero Waste Council a Finalist in The Circulars 2016 Awards

Canada’s National Zero Waste Council was a runner up finalist for The Circulars 2016 Awards presentations at the World Economic Forum today. Presented by the Young Global Leaders Circular Economy Taskforce, the Circulars offers recognition to individuals and organizations from commerce and civil society across the globe that have made a notable contribution to driving circular economy ...

Jan. 19, 2016

By GLOBE SERIES

New `Circular Economy Connect` launching at RWM 2014

Introducing a new theatre, daily workshops, hospitality suites and networking zones to help you connect with peers, and advance your understanding into the benefits and challenges of adopting circular practice. A new event running at RWM in partnership with CIWM, called Circular Economy Connect, will provide businesses with vital tools to develop their sustainability and closed loop strategy. ...

Jun. 11, 2014

By Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)