Circular Economy | Innovation News Network Science, Research & Innovation News Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:38:38 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Harnessing the potential of mixed plastic waste through mechanical recycling /harnessing-the-potential-of-mixed-plastic-waste-through-mechanical-recycling/54373/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harnessing-the-potential-of-mixed-plastic-waste-through-mechanical-recycling /harnessing-the-potential-of-mixed-plastic-waste-through-mechanical-recycling/54373/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:38:38 +0000 /?p=54373 Discover how mechanical recycling is transforming plastic waste into valuable products, driving sustainability, and reducing pollution.

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]]> /harnessing-the-potential-of-mixed-plastic-waste-through-mechanical-recycling/54373/feed/ 0 Harnessing wood waste: The Black Forest’s green hydrogen revolution /harnessing-wood-waste-the-black-forests-green-hydrogen-revolution/54231/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harnessing-wood-waste-the-black-forests-green-hydrogen-revolution /harnessing-wood-waste-the-black-forests-green-hydrogen-revolution/54231/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:12:49 +0000 /?p=54231 Discover how the Black Forest is transforming wood waste into renewable biohydrogen, driving sustainability and a circular economy.

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]]> /harnessing-wood-waste-the-black-forests-green-hydrogen-revolution/54231/feed/ 0 Cornell method converts electronics waste into valuable materials /cornell-method-converts-electronics-waste-into-valuable-materials/54172/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cornell-method-converts-electronics-waste-into-valuable-materials /cornell-method-converts-electronics-waste-into-valuable-materials/54172/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:28:41 +0000 /?p=54172 Discover how an innovative Cornell University method is transforming electronics waste into valuable resources.

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]]> /cornell-method-converts-electronics-waste-into-valuable-materials/54172/feed/ 0 Changing tides for tech businesses as the ESPR comes into force /changing-tides-for-tech-businesses-as-the-espr-comes-into-force/52364/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=changing-tides-for-tech-businesses-as-the-espr-comes-into-force /changing-tides-for-tech-businesses-as-the-espr-comes-into-force/52364/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:00:02 +0000 /?p=52364 Discover more about the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and how it will impact tech businesses.

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]]> /changing-tides-for-tech-businesses-as-the-espr-comes-into-force/52364/feed/ 0 US progress towards a circular economy for plastics revealed /us-progress-towards-a-circular-economy-for-plastics-revealed/54051/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-progress-towards-a-circular-economy-for-plastics-revealed /us-progress-towards-a-circular-economy-for-plastics-revealed/54051/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:02:50 +0000 /?p=54051 Explore how the U.S. Plastics Pact is advancing innovation and collaboration to achieve a sustainable circular economy for plastics.

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]]> /us-progress-towards-a-circular-economy-for-plastics-revealed/54051/feed/ 0 The future of plastic recycling: Pathways to circularity and net-zero emissions /the-future-of-plastic-recycling-pathways-to-circularity-and-net-zero/53943/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-plastic-recycling-pathways-to-circularity-and-net-zero /the-future-of-plastic-recycling-pathways-to-circularity-and-net-zero/53943/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:49:53 +0000 /?p=53943 Plastics Europe discusses innovations in plastic recycling to achieve circular economy goals of the European Green Deal.

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]]> /the-future-of-plastic-recycling-pathways-to-circularity-and-net-zero/53943/feed/ 0 Transformative bioscience research provides tools for sustainable living /bioscience-research-provides-tools-for-sustainable-living/53899/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bioscience-research-provides-tools-for-sustainable-living /bioscience-research-provides-tools-for-sustainable-living/53899/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:39:06 +0000 /?p=53899 Discover how the LIFE Research Institute at TUS advances bioscience research for global health and sustainability

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]]> /bioscience-research-provides-tools-for-sustainable-living/53899/feed/ 0 Driving net zero emissions in the chemical industry /driving-net-zero-emissions-in-the-chemical-industry/53322/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=driving-net-zero-emissions-in-the-chemical-industry /driving-net-zero-emissions-in-the-chemical-industry/53322/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:59:19 +0000 /?p=53322 Charlie Tan, CEO of Global Impact Coalition, discusses shaping the chemical industry by addressing systemic barriers and advancing solutions.

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]]> /driving-net-zero-emissions-in-the-chemical-industry/53322/feed/ 0 UK cracks down on electrical waste to reach circular economy goals /uk-cracks-down-on-electrical-waste-to-reach-circular-economy-goals/53795/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uk-cracks-down-on-electrical-waste-to-reach-circular-economy-goals /uk-cracks-down-on-electrical-waste-to-reach-circular-economy-goals/53795/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:49:44 +0000 /?p=53795 Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh has announced that online marketplaces and vape producers will soon be paying their fair share of the cost of recycling electrical waste, levelling the playing field for UK retailers. Ensuring large online retailers pay their fair share is fairer for UK businesses who already pay to cover the costs of […]

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]]> /uk-cracks-down-on-electrical-waste-to-reach-circular-economy-goals/53795/feed/ 0 Why bio-based chemicals and materials face a higher entry to market bar than fossil incumbents – and why they deserve the effort /why-bio-based-chemicals-and-materials-face-a-higher-entry-to-market-bar-than-fossil-incumbents-and-why-they-deserve-the-effort/53301/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-bio-based-chemicals-and-materials-face-a-higher-entry-to-market-bar-than-fossil-incumbents-and-why-they-deserve-the-effort /why-bio-based-chemicals-and-materials-face-a-higher-entry-to-market-bar-than-fossil-incumbents-and-why-they-deserve-the-effort/53301/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:33:05 +0000 /?p=53301 BBIA highlights the potential for bio-based chemicals to reduce greenhouse gases and emphasises the UK’s opportunity to lead in this sector.

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]]> /why-bio-based-chemicals-and-materials-face-a-higher-entry-to-market-bar-than-fossil-incumbents-and-why-they-deserve-the-effort/53301/feed/ 0 Agro2Circular: A territorial circular solution for the upcycling of waste generated by the agrifood industry /agro2circular-a-territorial-circular-solution-for-the-upcycling-of-waste-generated-by-the-agrifood-industry/53225/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agro2circular-a-territorial-circular-solution-for-the-upcycling-of-waste-generated-by-the-agrifood-industry /agro2circular-a-territorial-circular-solution-for-the-upcycling-of-waste-generated-by-the-agrifood-industry/53225/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:16:58 +0000 /?p=53225 Learn how Agro2Circular upcycles agrifood waste, developing enzymatic recycling technology for complex plastics and organic waste

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]]> /agro2circular-a-territorial-circular-solution-for-the-upcycling-of-waste-generated-by-the-agrifood-industry/53225/feed/ 0 Bio-based products certification: EU webinar highlights collaborative path toward sustainability /biorecer-project-webinar-highlights-bio-based-products-certification/53168/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=biorecer-project-webinar-highlights-bio-based-products-certification /biorecer-project-webinar-highlights-bio-based-products-certification/53168/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:50:51 +0000 /?p=53168 Register now for the upcoming "Advancing Bio-Based Products Certification: A Collaborative Path Towards Sustainability," EU webinar.

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]]> /biorecer-project-webinar-highlights-bio-based-products-certification/53168/feed/ 0 Cellulose films: A game-changer for sustainable packaging /cellulose-films-a-game-changer-for-sustainable-packaging/52647/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cellulose-films-a-game-changer-for-sustainable-packaging /cellulose-films-a-game-changer-for-sustainable-packaging/52647/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:56:18 +0000 /?p=52647 Discover how the Films for Future (F3) project seeks to end packaging waste with sustainable cellulose-based films.

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]]> /cellulose-films-a-game-changer-for-sustainable-packaging/52647/feed/ 0 UK’s ban on single-use vapes will help reach circular economy goals /uks-ban-on-single-use-vapes-will-help-reach-circular-economy-goals/52208/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uks-ban-on-single-use-vapes-will-help-reach-circular-economy-goals /uks-ban-on-single-use-vapes-will-help-reach-circular-economy-goals/52208/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:26:05 +0000 /?p=52208 The UK has laid new legislation to ban the sale of single-use vapes from 1 June 2025, Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh has confirmed.

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]]> /uks-ban-on-single-use-vapes-will-help-reach-circular-economy-goals/52208/feed/ 0 €380m in EU LIFE Programme funding to drive green transition /e380m-in-eu-life-programme-funding-to-drive-green-transition/52129/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=e380m-in-eu-life-programme-funding-to-drive-green-transition /e380m-in-eu-life-programme-funding-to-drive-green-transition/52129/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:06:10 +0000 /?p=52129 The European Commission has granted over €380m to 133 innovative projects under the LIFE Programme, accelerating Europe's green transition.

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]]> /e380m-in-eu-life-programme-funding-to-drive-green-transition/52129/feed/ 0 BPF roadmap calls for urgent action on UK plastic waste recycling /bpf-roadmap-calls-for-urgent-action-on-uk-plastic-waste-recycling/52089/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bpf-roadmap-calls-for-urgent-action-on-uk-plastic-waste-recycling /bpf-roadmap-calls-for-urgent-action-on-uk-plastic-waste-recycling/52089/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:20:07 +0000 /?p=52089 A new BPF Recycling Roadmap has been released, offering updated insights into the UK's plastic waste recycling targets and challenges.

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]]> /bpf-roadmap-calls-for-urgent-action-on-uk-plastic-waste-recycling/52089/feed/ 0 Developing effective strategies for minimising household food waste /developing-effective-strategies-for-minimising-household-food-waste/52098/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=developing-effective-strategies-for-minimising-household-food-waste /developing-effective-strategies-for-minimising-household-food-waste/52098/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:48:28 +0000 /?p=52098 Researchers have studied the intricacies of household food waste in Japan, paving the way for effective strategies for mitigating it.

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]]> /developing-effective-strategies-for-minimising-household-food-waste/52098/feed/ 0 Unlocking the potential of hemp-based polymers /unlocking-the-potential-of-hemp-based-polymers/51977/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unlocking-the-potential-of-hemp-based-polymers /unlocking-the-potential-of-hemp-based-polymers/51977/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:52:01 +0000 /?p=51977 Biopolymers made of hemp oil form a versatile platform for high-performance plastics with benign degradation products.

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]]> /unlocking-the-potential-of-hemp-based-polymers/51977/feed/ 0 New strategy to crackdown on NHS medical waste /new-strategy-to-crackdown-on-nhs-medical-waste/51949/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-strategy-to-crackdown-on-nhs-medical-waste /new-strategy-to-crackdown-on-nhs-medical-waste/51949/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:20:13 +0000 /?p=51949 The government is launching a major crackdown on NHS medical waste to help divert more resources to frontline care.

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]]> /new-strategy-to-crackdown-on-nhs-medical-waste/51949/feed/ 0 Small lifestyle changes, big impact: Circular Change’s circular economy vision /circular-changes-circular-economy-vision/50549/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=circular-changes-circular-economy-vision /circular-changes-circular-economy-vision/50549/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:55:27 +0000 /?p=50549 Circular Change explains how small lifestyle changes can make a major contribution to the global circular economy movement.

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