In another step toward promoting sustainability and the bio-economy, DuPont Biomaterials has elevated its partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation by joining the organisation’s Circular Economy 100 (CE100) initiative.
Fonterra and Future Post partner to turn plastic into fence posts
New Zealand’s multinational dairy cooperative Fonterra has reportedly joined forces with start-up Future Post to recycle milk bottles and other soft plastics into fence posts for farms.
Closed Loop Environmental Solutions expands initiative to Illawarra
The local government sector has welcomed a funding announcement that will see $115,000 invested to help divert disposable coffee cups from landfill by recycling them into bench seats and kerbing.
Tackling plastics pollution with recycled pet products
A new collection of dog collars and leads made from recycled plastic has been launched after a year of extensive research by Australian veterinarian Dr Steph Stubbe.
Pyrenees Shire wins national Bioenergy Award
Pyranees Shire Council was awarded top honours at the inaugural Bioenergy Innovation Awards dinner in Brisbane for its large-scale collaborative project, which focused on converting straw and straw pellets to energy.
WasteMaster Pacific launches bold environmental solution for Australia’s food waste
As many businesses look for ways to limit their contribution to global warming and environmental impacts, newly formed Australian company WasteMaster Pacific have launched an innovative solution that will reduce the amount of food waste going to landfill.
EU action to restrict plastic pollution
The European Union (EU) is taking action to reduce plastic pollution by setting tough new restrictions on single-use plastic products, and a recent meeting of member states’ ambassadors in the Permanent Representatives Committee agreed the Council’s position on a proposal for a new directive, which is part of the EU’s efforts to protect the environment and clean up the oceans.
Japan vows to advance the circular economy as country takes presidency of G20
At the closing event of the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2018, Japan’s state minister of the environment Tsukasa Akimoto …
Global symposium calls for circular economy approach to C&D waste
Delegates from all over the world attended the Circular Driven Economy Symposium, which took place on September 18-19, at Radisson Blu Edwardian, in London, to learn more about the opportunities in recovered construction and demolition (C&D) waste.
Nestle steps up efforts to address plastic waste
Nestle have joined forces with other businesses and government in signing the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment at the Our Ocean Conference in Bali, Indonesia.