Circular Economy — August 4, 2020Microsoft Talks Trash: Tech Giant Aims for Zero Waste by 2030 in Latest Environmental InitiativeMicrosoft is rolling out details of its third sustainability focus area: waste reduction. It is setting a goal of reaching zero waste by 2030 for its direct waste production. The initiative includes efforts on multiple fronts: Building “circular centers” for data centers that provide Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud services. The circular centers will facilitate […] Circular Economy — August 4, 2020
Circular Economy — July 31, 2020World’s Biggest Brands Work To Close The Loop On Packaging WasteThree of the world’s biggest FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) companies have announced plans to create 100% plastic-free paper bottles. Diageo will introduce paper-based bottles for its Johnny Walker whisky brand, which will be made from sustainably-sourced pulp and recyclable in standard waste streams. The bottles will be manufactured by Pulpex, a joint venture between […] Circular Economy — July 31, 2020
Circular Economy — July 31, 2020McDonald’s Creates Swimwear From Plastic Straws To Advertise Environmental MovesMcDonald’s has created swimwear in its iconic red and yellow striped design from its plastic straws. McDonald’s has often been criticized for its promotion of throwaway culture and specifically, its reliance on single-use plastics. In 2017, it came under renewed criticism for using plastic straws in its restaurants (a SumOfUs petition in the U.S. gained […] Circular Economy — July 31, 2020
Circular Economy — July 30, 2020Welcome to the World’s First “Hydrogen Hotel”: Energy from Waste Plastics RecyclingIn Japan, Toshiba is using its advancements in hydrogen energy in an innovative “Hydrogen Hotel” project to help Kawasaki City overcome the city’s pollution problem. Opened on June 1, 2018, the hydrogen hotel in Kawasaki City creates hydrogen from waste plastics to supply about 30% of the energy the hotel needs. In the first year […] Circular Economy — July 30, 2020
Circular Economy — July 30, 2020Path to Goal Zero: Living and Progressing with the Understanding that We Cannot Make Everything Fit into Green, Circular, Renewable or Sustainable: Part 2Dave Gajadhar An issue facing the industry and various levels of government is what CE means. The meaning and interpretation varies from one sector to another and from one region to another. For example, consumer goods, textiles, manufacturing, transportation, dairy, and food industry organizations would certainly recognize the original meaning and motivation of CE. […] Circular Economy — July 30, 2020
Circular Economy — July 27, 2020Creating a Resilient California Water Supply Through Recycled WaterEmily Folk Water infrastructure operates as a system. It incorporates the gathering, treatment and dispersion of water in various forms. As sustainability grows as a concern, wastewater is a primary focus of California’s water infrastructure. With more solutions for infrastructure, societies and the environment will benefit. California water reuse and recycling is a key […] Circular Economy — July 27, 2020
Circular Economy — July 23, 2020Apple Commits to Be 100 Percent Carbon Neutral for its Supply Chain and Products by 2030Apple today unveiled its plan to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030. The company is already carbon neutral today for its global corporate operations, and this new commitment means that by 2030, every Apple device sold will have net zero climate impact. “Businesses have a […] Circular Economy — July 23, 2020
Circular Economy — July 21, 2020Four Park Benches Installed in Ocean City, Made from Recycled Cigarette ButtsVisitors in Ocean City will notice something unique about four brand new benches in the resort community. The benches, three of which are located on the Boardwalk and the other at Seacrets, are made from recycled cigarette butts. The benches are the result of the Ocean City Green Team’s Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) which […] Circular Economy — July 21, 2020
Circular Economy — July 21, 2020U.S. Paper and Wood Products Manufacturers Report Sustainability ProgressThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting the paper and wood products industry’s sustainability efforts, including members’ progress toward achieving the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 sustainability goals. “Nearly a decade ago, AF&PA members introduced a set of sustainability goals that continue to demonstrate a commitment to improving the […] Circular Economy — July 21, 2020
Circular Economy — July 16, 2020Closed Loop Partners Launches Advanced Recycling Innovator Program As Part of its Circular Plastics StrategyClosed Loop Partners and its Center for the Circular Economy are launching the Advanced Recycling Innovator Program (ARIP) as part of a broader Advancing Circular Systems for Plastics Initiative. This program brings together nine innovative technology companies in advanced recycling, including APK AG, Brightmark, Carbios, Enerkem, gr3n, GreenMantra, JEPLAN, Plastic Energy, and PureCycle Technologies. Closed […] Circular Economy — July 16, 2020
Circular Economy — July 12, 2020How the First Net-Zero Energy Communities in the U.S. OperateDozens of net-zero communities are popping up across the U.S. and setting the stage for a nationwide shift to renewables. Simply put, these modern neighborhoods have net-zero energy consumption. They generate the same amount of renewable power as they consume on-site each year. In addition to saving homeowners money on utility bills, going net-zero also aids in […] Circular Economy — July 12, 2020
Circular Economy — July 9, 2020The Resiliency of Circular EconomiesCircular economies are in the spotlight following the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the tilt in security, travel and transportation, and business operations, the focus is on how we fortify and better use our own resources. As we work to more sustainably manage finite resources and decrease pollution in our shrinking space, there is […] Circular Economy — July 9, 2020
