Circular Economy — May 20, 2020Commentary: Rebuilding Recycling to Go CircularAfter the coronavirus pandemic has passed, the world will need solutions to repair our economy in a way that protects both the planet and its people. The circular economy is a solution for our future health and wellness and recycling has a vital role to play. A circular economy is not possible without recycling, yet […] Circular Economy — May 20, 2020
Circular Economy — May 18, 2020This Artist Recycles Old Computer Keys into Famous PaintingsDestroying computer keys is part of Erik Jensen’s process. He’s an artist who takes these hard-to-recycle pieces and turns them into pixelated artworks. Just one of his artworks can consist of up to 40,000 keys. That’s about 460 keyboards. Each key is carefully dyed and placed in exactly the right spot, so that when you […] Circular Economy — May 18, 2020
Circular Economy — May 14, 2020COVID-19 Has Caused this Many Americans to Be More Eco-FriendlyTwo-thirds of Americans have had an “eco wake-up call” since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans revealed 64% have had a moment since the pandemic started wherein they realized they needed to be more eco-friendly. And this might be a result of paying closer attention — […] Circular Economy — May 14, 2020
Circular Economy — May 13, 2020Zero Waste Lessons from Boulder, COWhile over 70 percent of U.S. cities directly manage their residential waste like other basic utilities, much of the Mountain West traditionally has taken a very hands-off approach. Residents and businesses throughout the region contract independently for trash and recycling services. The practice has contributed to abysmal recycling rates and excessive truck traffic with some […] Circular Economy — May 13, 2020
Circular Economy — May 11, 2020NOVA Chemicals and Enerkem Collaborate to Close the Loop on Plastics RecyclingTwo Canadian companies will collaborate on innovative technology to close the loop on recycling and drive a plastics circular economy. NOVA Chemicals Corporation, a leading producer of chemicals and plastic resins, and Enerkem Inc., a world-leading waste to renewable fuels and chemicals producer, have entered into a joint development agreement to explore turning non-recyclable and […] Circular Economy — May 11, 2020
Circular Economy — May 7, 2020EPA Names City of Chesapeake Garage WasteWise Local Government Partner of the YearThe U.S. EPA announced the 2019 winners of the National WasteWise Awards this month. The City of Chesapeake Garage, in Chesapeake, Virginia, was recognized as Local Government Partner of the Year. In 2018, EPA’s WasteWise partners, including recent award winners, collectively reported preventing and diverting more than 1.9 million tons of municipal solid waste that […] Circular Economy — May 7, 2020
Circular Economy — April 26, 2020A Scuba Diving Group is Making Face Masks Out of Recycled Ocean PlasticA scuba diving group is turning plastic water bottles that once polluted oceans into face masks for people to protect themselves against the coronavirus. The face masks are made by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors(PADI), in partnership with Rash’R, a company that sells eco-friendly active wear. Each reusable mask costs $20.40 and comes with five replacement filters. The […] Circular Economy — April 26, 2020
Circular Economy — April 23, 2020American Chemistry Council and More Recycling to Debut New Online Recycling HubThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) and More Recycling (MORE) announce a new website to accelerate end market development for plastics. The Recycling Market Development Platform will help connect stakeholders, accelerate the continued growth of plastics recycling and provide guidance on how to better support plastics’ circularity. This free, open-source digital platform was developed by MORE […] Circular Economy — April 23, 2020
Circular Economy — April 21, 2020Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Diesel Technology in the Circular EconomyThere is a lot going on across the globe these days. As we all try to stay safe and healthy, we should not forget the health of the planet as this week marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The central tenet of the annual event is to take notice of the many ways we […] Circular Economy — April 21, 2020
Circular Economy — April 15, 2020Coronavirus Risks a Return of the Throwaway CultureOne month after the European Commission launched an ambitious package to move from a throwaway culture to a more circular economy, the pandemic is creating mountains of plastic litter and tons of rotting food. Irish garbage collectors observed a “record surge” in household waste — with a noticeable rise in unopened, past-sell-by-date food, as well […] Circular Economy — April 15, 2020
Circular Economy — April 13, 2020For Earth Day and Every Day, the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Encourages Kids to Save the PlanetThe Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Established in 2001 by author T.A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive impact on people, animals or the environment. Fifteen top winners […] Circular Economy — April 13, 2020
Circular Economy — April 7, 2020Path to Goal Zero Blog: Shifting the Business of Recycling to Waste MitigationDave Gajadhar The solution proposed by regulators and recyclers are based on managing waste and continuing with recycling. Regional and municipal recycling costs are constantly increasing and not efficient. The costs of recycling in regions such as Vancouver, parts of California, Alberta, New York state and other regions are escalating beyond municipal budgetary capacity. […] Circular Economy — April 7, 2020
