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Dusan Stokic: Company’s Reputation and Ethical Operation Influence its Competitiveness
With talked with Dusan Stokic, Head of Department for Environmental Protection, Technical Regulations, Quality and Social Responsibility in the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, about the activities of this National Center for assistance...
Sustainable Fashion Innovator Makes Fiber From Pineapple Leaves
In 1960, 97 percent of the fibers used in clothing came from natural materials. Today that number has fallen to 35 percent. But sustainable fashion veteran Isaac Nichelson wants to reverse that...
Circular Economy ‘Could Halve Europe’s Industrial Emissions by 2050’
The circular economy could halve Europe’s industrial emissions by 2050 and make it possible to keep global warming below 2°C.
That’s according to a new report from Finnish innovation fund Sitra and the...
Veolia Unveils ‘Cupcycling’ Scheme to Turn Coffee Cups into Shopping Bags
From today shoppers in Selfridges will be able to give their green credentials a polish thanks to a new partnership between the department store, waste giant Veolia and papermaker James Cropper, which...
Scottish Government Celebrates Opening of 100th Re-Use Store
Scotland's 're-use revolution' has this week celebrated a major milestone, with the news 100 re-use stores across the country have now secured quality certification through the national Revolve standard scheme.
The Zero Waste...
Phoenix Launches a Hub for the Circular Economy
The city of Phoenix and nearby Arizona State University are teaming up to launch a public-private incubator focused on finding new uses for waste from textiles, food scraps, batteries and more.
Housed at...
AMSTERDAM: Mobilize for a Clean, Prosperous Future
Amsterdam has ambitious aspirations to slash its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), phase out fossil fuels, and usher in a clean energy future.
The city’s sustainability vision is panoramic in scope, encompassing the management...
European Parliament Backs Restoration of Ambitious Recycling Goals
The European Parliament has yesterday voted in favour of strengthening proposed recycling and food waste targets as part of the EU's upcoming circular economy package.
MEPs endorsed proposals for the bloc to deliver...
Green Campaigners Welcome Coca-Cola U-Turn On Bottle and can Recycling Scheme
Coca-Cola has announced it supports testing a deposit return service for drinks cans and bottles, in a major coup for environment and anti-waste campaigners.
Executives told an event in Edinburgh on Tuesday evening...
Commission Delivers on its Circular Economy Promises
One year after adopting its Circular Economy Package, the Commission has reported on delivery and progress to date, and tabled new ideas on waste management and investment.
One year after adopting its Circular...
New Zero Waste Roubaix Case Study Shows ‘Where There Is a Will There Is a Way’
Last week civil organization Zero Waste Europe has released their latest case study . Demonstrating how the town of Roubaix in Northern France has been able to make significant steps towards a...
ISWA World Congress 2017: Call for Speakers
Next year ISWA heads to Baltimore, Maryland, USA, for the 2017 World Congress from 25th to 27th September. The overall theme of the congress "No Time to Waste" will cover a number...
Bicycle Friendly Amsterdam Aims for Clean Transport, Smarter Buildings, and a Circular Economy
Cycling is a big part of Amsterdam’s clean transport story. The city has more bikes than people and is increasing the number of green bikeways, separated from roads.
“More and more, we’re biking,”...
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation Launches Circular Cities Network
On 6 October the Ellen MacArthur Foundation hosts the launch event of its Circular Cities Network, a global network of city leaders who are pioneering the application of circular economy approaches to...
New International Solid Waste Association President Inaugurated
At the ISWA Congress 2016 in Novi Sad, Serbia Antonis Mavropoulos was formally elected and inaugurated as the new President of the International Solid Waste Association.
A Chemical Engineer by profession, Antonis has...
Green-Go Short Film Contest
The organisers of Green-Go Short Film Contest are waiting for attention grabbing short films focused on agriculture, circular economy and the benefits of Europe’s nature. They expect films that raise awareness about...
