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
Circular Economy — July 8, 2020PSX 2020 Goes VirtualThe Product Stewardship Society is announcing its decision to convert PSX 2020 to a virtual setting. PSX 2020, formerly known as the Product Stewardship Conference, was originally scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas, from September 15–17, 2020. Due to continued social distancing protocols enforced against the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will now occur entirely […] Circular Economy — July 8, 2020
Circular Economy — July 8, 2020The Recycling Partnership Launches Polypropylene Recycling Coalition to Improve and Increase America’s Recovery of Plastic Packaging and Strengthen the Circular EconomyThe Recycling Partnership announces the launch of its Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, an industry collaboration to improve polypropylene recovery and recycling in the United States and further develop the end-market of high-quality recycled polypropylene. The Coalition is also taking its first action by opening a Request For Proposals (RFP) for Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) to apply for financial grants to enable improved sortation of polypropylene and widen acceptance through consumer education programs in communities. The Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, as part […] Circular Economy — July 8, 2020
Circular Economy — July 3, 2020Does the Coronavirus Combat Climate Change or Accelerate it?This article was originally published on FuturesProof blog by Futures Platform. Read the article here: https://www.futuresplatform.com/blog/does-coronavirus-combat-climate-change-or-accelerate-it The megatrends mapping the future of cleantech as well as coal-based energy are well known and it is not an overstatement to say that what happens on that front will very largely determine the fate of humanity for decades, […] Circular Economy — July 3, 2020
Circular Economy — June 29, 2020Can We Recycle Plastic Sustainably?While recycling is on the rise today, it’s clear that society still has a long way to go to achieve greater plastic sustainability. Unfortunately, the ever-growing consumption rate is a factor halting this process.Every minute, over 1 million plastic bottles are sold, and the overall demand for single-use plastics remains high. We’ve adopted the notion that […] Circular Economy — June 29, 2020
Circular Economy — June 25, 2020Wednesday’s Virtual SWANApalooza Focuses on Legislation and Policies, Waste Management Strategies, Zero Waste and PFAS Research and FundingWednesday’s Virtual SWANApalooza once again started with not only the virtual tradeshow, but SWANA held additional meet and greets in their virtual booth where attendees had the chance to interact one-on-one with Jesse Maxwell, Senior Manager of Advocacy & Safety, Jeremy O’Brien, Director of Applied Research, Shelby Truxon, Membership Program Manager and David Biderman, SWANA’s Executive […] Circular Economy — June 25, 2020
Circular Economy — June 24, 2020First Day of Virtual SWANApalooza Conferences Present Important, Timely Topics on PFAS, COVID-19 Impact, State of Solid Waste and MoreIn quite a different and innovative approach to holding their annual event, SWANA’s Virtual SWANApalooza started on Monday with a preview of the virtual exhibit hall, where attendees could visit each company, see what they specialized in, watch videos posted, look at resources, and even video conference or chat with them as available. Attendees also […] Circular Economy — June 24, 2020
Circular Economy — June 24, 2020International: How Can We Follow Climate Scientists’ Lead to Slow Climate Change?John Hannen The Australian bushfires at the end of 2019 served as the latest stark reminder that climate change is happening — and happening fast. Earth is now the warmest it has been in more than 120,000 years, with 19 of the 20 warmest years on record all occurring since 2001. Calls for action […] Circular Economy — June 24, 2020
Circular Economy — June 23, 2020UL and Rubicon Announce Partnership to Promote Circularity, Zero Waste, and Sustainability Strategies to BusinessesUL, a leading global safety science company, has entered into a partnership with Rubicon, a software company born in the waste and recycling industry, to support each company’s shared circularity and sustainability aspirations to end waste, in all of its forms, while creating economic value. As part of the partnership, UL and Rubicon will work […] Circular Economy — June 23, 2020
Circular Economy — June 19, 2020Dow Introduces Post-Consumer Recycled Resins to Address Growing Brand Owner Demand for More Recycled PlasticsDow, Inc. announces that it is developing a new family of post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins to ultimately be offered throughout the globe. The recycled plastic resins are designed to harness the resources of used flexible and rigid plastic packaging to create new packaging materials while keeping waste out of the environment. The offering underscores Dow’s […] Circular Economy — June 19, 2020
Circular Economy — June 15, 2020Nike Launches Footwear Collection Made from Post-Consumer WasteNike started selling sneakers from its new Space Hippie collection. The footwear is constructed from factory and post-consumer waste that the sportswear company calls “space junk.” Space Hippie consists of four different silhouettes: 01, 02, 03, and 04. Nike’s manufacturing process for the footwear uses around 85–90% recycled polyester yarn, recycled foam, and a blended […] Circular Economy — June 15, 2020
Circular Economy — June 15, 2020End-of-life Electric Vehicle Batteries: Recycling or Second-life?With the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for Li-ion batteries will grow significantly in the coming decades. In the meanwhile, as EV batteries begin to reach their end-of-life, we will see an exponential growth of retired Li-ion batteries coming out of vehicles. By 2020 we will already have around 14 GWh, or […] Circular Economy — June 15, 2020
