Topics: Circular Economy Archives

Millions of jobs in circular economy for Global South

News: Circular economy offers job creation worldwide, but report shows research is ignoring the Global South, where most work will be found.

News: Inspired by world’s first renewable-energy island, solar-powered eco watch design features upcycled ocean plastic and bio-based nylon.

News: Leading recycling services company plans to invest €25M in building a steel recycling plant in Finland to operate 100% carbon free.

News: Circularity Gap Report reveals global circularity shrank from 9.1% in 2018, to 7.2% in 2023, due to rising material extraction and use.

Future of Packaging: Article for report in ‘The Times’ newspaper explores chemical recycling as a solution to the problem of plastic waste.

News: Sustainable packaging launch by restaurant chain will cut 330 tonnes of virgin plastic from supply chain and waste stream every year.

News: Analysis reveals big rise in the number and value of circular economy investment deals in the UK, with growth about to bloom in 2022.

News: Research reveals which countries show the most interest in sustainable fashion; but also which import and export most clothing waste.

News: New roadbuilding material will repurpose quarry waste in innovative circular construction solution that carries Solar Impulse label.

News: Period care has a plastic problem; so, ESG-based venture capital is investing in eco-friendly menstrual healthcare for a green economy.