Tag #Circular Economy

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Luxury Brands Support Sustainable Fashion Initiatives Led by IFM Students

IFM students presented sustainable fashion projects to luxury executives at Kering, showcasing initiatives like a kit for the homeless made from recycled fabrics and a fur alternative collection using Savian, a plant-based material; Chanel's sustainability director stressed the importance of high-qu...

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Dutch Firm NOWOS Challenges E-waste Crisis with Successful Battery Repair Model

NOWOS, a Dutch company founded in 2020, repairs 90,000 electric vehicle batteries annually, reducing e-waste and resource consumption by focusing on component repair instead of complete replacements; they are expanding to France and Poland.

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Urban Greening: Sustainable Investment Opportunities and Policy Implications

The article discusses the potential of urban greening as a sustainable investment opportunity, contrasting cities losing green spaces with those successfully increasing green cover through innovative techniques and policies, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches to water security, food secu...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sustainable Fashion: CO2-Based Fabrics and Supply Chain Transparency

The fashion industry's environmental impact is being addressed by brands like Lululemon and Athleta using fabrics from captured CO2 emissions, while CottonConnect tracks cotton from farm to garment, using technology to increase transparency and accountability, responding to consumer demand for susta...

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Amazon's Biodegradable Bags Pilot Program in Valencia Shows Promise

Amazon launched a pilot program in Valencia using biodegradable shopping bags for Amazon Fresh, with 75% of customers expressing satisfaction; the initiative, developed with Novamont, aims to replace fossil fuel-based plastics and is part of a wider industry trend towards sustainable packaging.

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Europe's Recycling Challenges: Hard-to-Recycle Products and Innovative Solutions

Europe struggles to meet its recycling goals, with chemically altered glass, neodymium magnets, food waste, diapers, and cigarette butts presenting significant challenges, leading to innovative solutions like laser-based glass recycling and food waste-to-fertilizer projects but facing scalability an...

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Plastic Waste to Fuel: Young Innovator Develops Microwave Pyrolysis Solution

Julian Brown, a young innovator, is developing a microwave pyrolysis system to convert plastic waste into diesel fuel using solar power, offering a sustainable solution to the growing problem of plastic pollution and aiming to create a circular economy.

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Dutch Plastic Recyclers Face Uncertain Future After Policy Shift

Facing numerous bankruptcies and the removal of a crucial policy, Dutch plastic recyclers must now negotiate a solution to ensure their survival. A new 'Circular Plastic Table' will involve industry stakeholders to create a plan to increase demand and viability of recycled plastics.

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Urban Greening: Public-Private Investment and Sustainable Development

The article discusses urban greening investment opportunities, highlighting the roles of public and private sectors, successful models in arid regions like the UAE, and policy recommendations for sustainable urban development, including water and food security.

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Mapei's Multi-Faceted Approach to Sustainability in Construction

Mapei, a Milan-based construction chemical company, employs Life Cycle Assessment and carbon credit purchases to reduce its environmental footprint, engages suppliers in sustainability efforts, and launched a paper sack recycling initiative with a consortium.

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Beauty Industry's Booming Sales Fuel Waste Crisis, Spurring Innovative Solutions

The beauty industry's booming sales, reaching £27.2 billion in the UK and an estimated $94.36 billion in the US in 2023, are creating a massive waste problem with over 120 billion units of packaging produced globally annually, prompting innovative solutions like Beautyfor's discounted resale and Ani...

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Apple Reduces Emissions by 60% in 2024 While Increasing Revenue by 65%

Apple's 2024 Environmental Progress Report reveals a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2015, despite a 65% revenue increase, driven by increased recycled material use (99% rare earth magnets), renewable energy in its supply chain (17.8 GW activated), and carbon offsetting initiatives; ...

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