Tag #Circular Economy

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Spain's Textile Waste Crisis: A New Approach to Recycling

In Spain, only 10-12% of used clothing is collected, with most ending up in landfills; a new government decree aims to involve producers in financing waste management, prompting the creation of a national textile recycling system.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
forbes.com
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Sustainable Innovations Using Castor Oil: From Toothbrushes to Tights

London-based SURI and UK-based SNAG are using castor oil to create sustainable and high-performing products, such as electric toothbrushes and tights, highlighting a shift towards renewable resources and circular economy models.

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nos.nl
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Avantium Launches Bioplastic Production in Delfzijl

After 20 years of development, Avantium, a Dutch company, has commenced bioplastic production in Delfzijl, Netherlands, utilizing agricultural waste and wood chips to create PEF, a bioplastic alternative to oil-based plastics.

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politico.eu
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EU Court Upholds Green Classification of Biomass Energy and Bioplastics

The EU General Court dismissed ClientEarth's challenge to the EU Taxonomy, upholding the classification of biomass energy and bioplastics as sustainable activities, and also nuclear and fossil gas under certain conditions.

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Climate Action
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Park Royal Design District's London Design Festival 2025 Showcase

Park Royal Design District (PRDD) will host a free, two-day event (September 13-14, 2025) during London Design Festival 2025, showcasing sustainable and creative works by local artisans in repurposed industrial spaces.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
ru.euronews.com
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French Farmers Reduce Fertilizer Use with Algae Powder

French farmers are successfully using algae powder, grown on wastewater, to reduce mineral fertilizer use by 25% without impacting crop yields, as part of the EU WALNUT project aimed at wastewater reuse.

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theguardian.com
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Recycling Challenges in the Green Energy Revolution

As Europe upgrades its wind farms, the challenge of recycling thousands of obsolete wind turbine blades, particularly their carbon fiber components, is creating a new sustainability concern for the industry.

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forbes.com
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Bitcoin's Growing Role as Medium of Exchange

Despite its historical limitations, Bitcoin's use as a medium of exchange is rapidly expanding due to increased merchant adoption and the rise of circular Bitcoin economies, particularly in Africa and North America.

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Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Advanced Recycling Technologies Tackle Plastic Waste

Trinseo's Chief Technology Officer discusses advanced recycling technologies like chemical and physical recycling, highlighting the need for harmonized policies, proper infrastructure, and design changes to create a circular economy for plastics.

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zeit.de
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Low Interest in Refurbished Smartphones in Germany

A Vodafone survey reveals that only 25% of German consumers have purchased a refurbished smartphone, compared to higher percentages in France (38%), UK (33%), Sweden (27%), and Spain (28%), highlighting a cultural difference and concerns about battery life and warranties.

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de.euronews.com
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French Farmers Reduce Fertilizer Use with Algae-Based Biofertilizer

French farmers are successfully testing an algae-based biofertilizer grown on wastewater, reducing the need for mineral fertilizers by up to 25% without impacting crop yields.

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32% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
euronews.com
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French Farmers Reduce Fertilizer Use with Algae-Based Biofertilizer

In western France, farmers are successfully using algae powder, grown on wastewater, mixed with mineral fertilizers to reduce their use by up to 25% without impacting crop yields, as part of the European WALNUT project.

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16% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production

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