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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 ...
By SusChem
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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CEMalta Created
Maltese Plans for Circular Economy to Include a Tyre Recycling Scheme Circular Economy Malta launched Malta's Resource Recovery and Recycling Agency (RRRA) is to be officially rebranded to Circular Economy Malta (CEMalta), to reflect a circular economy model for waste redistribution, Malta’s Minister for the Environment Aaron Farrugia recently announced. In light of Malta's rapidly ...
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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 ...
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Australian Circular Economy Programme
Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) envisions a future industry where resources from end-of-life tyres (ELT) are used as feedstock for new value-added products, boosting new industries, creating new jobs and finding alternate uses for this valuable resource.To support our vision of a circular economy for ELT, as well as government policy for Australia to take responsibility for its own waste, ...
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Ecopneus Academy Launched
For training, circular economy and ELT: Ecopneus Academy is born Ecopneus Academy to Educate on ELT Ecopneus Academy has been launched with a high-level training platform dedicated to the circular economy of ELTs promoted by Ecopneus, the main consortium company in the management of ELTs in Italy. The Academy will offer a package of advanced training on issues related to the circular economy ...
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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 ...
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ISWA World Congress 2021, Athens, 4-7 October 2021 - Scientific Programme Announcement
The programme is ready! Join us in exploring the first programme details of the 2021 Hybrid ISWA World Congress 4-7 October in Athens. More details on the sessions and speakers will be added soon. Scientific Programme The Scientific Programme of the ISWA World Congress 2021 focuses on “From waste management to circular economy – The road ahead”. Circular economy is a central ...
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Chilean Environment Minister Visits Recauchajes Blotech
Tyre retreading is a firm ally of the Chilean government for the advancement of the Circular Economy not least because only 17% of tyres consumed in Chile are currently managed in an environmentally friendly manner. Government Support for Retreading The Chilean government recently published the Extended Producer Responsibility Law (REP), which aims to expand sustainability and environmental ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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