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Circular economy at a crossroads
NEW YORK, N.Y – The circular economy in North America is in the midst of a sea change. A new report, The Circular Shift: Four Key Drivers of Circularity in North America highlights trends driving circularity: putting circular economy solutions…
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Biodegradable vs. recyclable plastics: Which is better for the environment?
Only about half of bioplastics are plastics are even biodegradable in the first place
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Recycled Content Must Be Recognised in Setting Circular Economy Targets
The Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) is in the process of considering what it calls specific material “management” targets for Ontario Blue Box recyclables such as paper, plastic, glass, steel and aluminum. It has already stated that…
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Circular Economy or Spinning Our Wheels?
The Circular Economy (CE to some) has become something of a buzzword of late, just like sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) before it. Good intentions, but a lot of public relations too. Perhaps we’re being too cynical, but the…
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PPEC Presents: Circular Economy or Spinning Our Wheels?
Don’t forget to save the date (October 3) for PPEC’s annual environmental event, this year called “Circular Economy or Spinning Our Wheels?” We are putting together a panel of leading speakers to discuss paper’s future in a circular economy. How are…