Articles for Circular Economy

Joint efforts improve circular economy
4 days, 17 hours ago

Joint efforts improve circular economy

China Daily  

China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-19 09:33 Wang Dongfeng, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, also president of the China Economic and Social Council, attends and addresses the 19th meeting of the China-EU Round Table held between the CESC and the European Economic and Social Committee in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 17, …

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Experts lay down circularity plan for 7 key sectors in India to cut waste
6 days, 13 hours ago

Experts lay down circularity plan for 7 key sectors in India to cut waste

Hindustan Times  

Solar waste is expected to increase three times to reach 340 kt by 2030, analysis by India’s G20 Secretariat, Council on Energy Environment and Water, RMI, World Resources Institute along with authors from several think tanks said. “Unlocking India’s Circular Waste Economy Potential for Sustainability” captures how this waste can be utilised in seven key sectors including: solar panels, batteries, …

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Circular economy may generate over $2 trillion in market value, create 10 million jobs by 2050: Amitabh Kant
1 week ago

Circular economy may generate over $2 trillion in market value, create 10 million jobs by 2050: Amitabh Kant

The Hindu  

India's circular economy could generate a market value of over $2 trillion and create 10 million jobs by 2050, the country's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said Monday. "This is a huge opportunity because, by 2050, India's circular economy could generate a market value of over $2 trillion and create close to 10 million jobs," he said. Noting that industrialisation and …

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Circular economy may generate over USD 2 tn in market value, create 10 mn jobs by 2050: Amitabh Kant
1 week ago

Circular economy may generate over USD 2 tn in market value, create 10 mn jobs by 2050: Amitabh Kant

Live Mint  

New Delhi, India's circular economy could generate a market value of over USD 2 trillion and create 10 million jobs by 2050, the country's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said Monday. "This is a huge opportunity because, by 2050, India's circular economy could generate a market value of over USD 2 trillion and create close to 10 million jobs," he said. …

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India's Vision of Viksit Bharat: PM Modi at Chief Secretaries Conference
1 week ago

India's Vision of Viksit Bharat: PM Modi at Chief Secretaries Conference

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that “pro-people, pro-active good governance” is at the core of his government work through which the vision of “Viksit Bharat” can be achieved. Addressing the fourth national conference of chief secretaries, the Prime Minister observed that the greater benefit of the three-day conference is that "Team India" has come together for …

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PM Modi Calls For Linking Cooperatives With Circular Economy For Sustainable Growth
4 weeks ago

PM Modi Calls For Linking Cooperatives With Circular Economy For Sustainable Growth

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored the importance of integrating the cooperative movement with the circular economy while calling for enhanced international collaboration in the sector. Speaking at the ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Modi highlighted the cultural significance of cooperatives in India, describing them as a "basis of culture and …

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China making strides in circular economy
1 month ago

China making strides in circular economy

China Daily  

The significant advancement of China's circular economy has emerged as a crucial driver of the nation's sustainability efforts, contributing to 25 percent of the country's overall carbon emission reduction, a senior climate expert said. Zhu Liyang, a member of China's National Expert Panel on Climate Change, also noted that despite entering the circular economy arena relatively late, the country has …

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Nation adopts 'urban mine' green growth model
1 month, 1 week ago

Nation adopts 'urban mine' green growth model

China Daily  

China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-15 09:15 A view of GEM's booth during an industry expo in Yibin, Sichuan province, in June 2023. Today, it has transformed into China's first national economic and technological development zone dedicated to circular economy as its core undertaking. The China Association of Circular Economy said approximately 260 million tons of scrap steel were recycled in …

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Nation adopts 'urban mine' green growth model
1 month, 1 week ago

Nation adopts 'urban mine' green growth model

China Daily  

A view of GEM's booth during an industry expo in Yibin, Sichuan province, in June 2023. The China Association of Circular Economy said approximately 260 million tons of scrap steel were recycled in China in 2023, accounting for around 25 percent of total crude steel production. Recycled nonferrous metal output reached about 17.6 million tons in China in 2023, roughly …

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Saudi Arabia transitioning to green circular carbon economy：FII
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia transitioning to green circular carbon economy：FII

China Daily  

Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud delivers a speech at the 8th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, Saudi capital, on Oct 29. SCREEN GRAB / CHINA DAILY Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transition in the energy sector towards a cleaner economy, as highlighted by participants at the 8th Future Investment Initiative held from …

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Effective Recycling Supply Chain Crucial for Sustainable Consumer Goods Trade-in Programs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Effective Recycling Supply Chain Crucial for Sustainable Consumer Goods Trade-in Programs

China Daily  

Trade-in programs are gaining momentum in China, with a focus on effective recycling supply chains to mitigate the environmental impact of waste materials. The government is setting ambitious targets for recycling and circular utilization, aiming to double scrap car recycling volumes, increase used car transaction volumes, and increase waste home appliance recycling quantities by 2027. While there are regulations in …

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Embracing Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations: A Comprehensive Guide
2 months, 1 week ago

Embracing Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations: A Comprehensive Guide

Hindustan Times  

The article explores the dynamics of building sustainable supply chains in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. It highlights the challenges and innovative solutions that companies are adopting to meet sustainability expectations, including the circular economy, advanced technologies, and blockchain integration. The article emphasizes the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve a global sustainable supply chain that meets regulatory …

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CPCRI to release flavoured ready-to-drink coconut beverage on September 2
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CPCRI to release flavoured ready-to-drink coconut beverage on September 2

The Hindu  

The Central Plantation Crops and Research Institute, under the Indian Council for Agricultural Research, Kasaragod, Kerala has come out with a new value-added product of coconut which is a flavoured ready-to-drink beverage. The product named ‘Kalpa Bliz’ will be released at the World Coconut Day function at the institute on Monday, September 2, according to K.B. He said two climate …

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State Grid Hefei Power Supply Company establishes 'Park Network Co-Construction' service
4 months, 4 weeks ago

State Grid Hefei Power Supply Company establishes 'Park Network Co-Construction' service

China Daily  

At the power convenience service point of the Management Committee of Hefei Circular Economy Demonstration Park in Feidong county, Anhui province, the enterprise management personnel consults the service personnel of the power supply window about the handling of high-voltage change business. On the morning of July 15, at the "Park Network Co-Construction" convenience service point of the Management Committee of …

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Bega's bid to become a circular economy to reduce waste
5 months ago

Bega's bid to become a circular economy to reduce waste

ABC  

Bega will become Australia's most circular economy by 2030 if ambitious Australian businessman Barry Irvin has his way. "We could get 30 per cent of the economy circular by then, and 50 per cent within a decade," Mr Irvin said. "In the Netherlands for example the target isn't net zero by 2050, it's to be a fully circular economy by …

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Govt announces names of 18 cities to receive funds under CITIIS 2.0 scheme
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt announces names of 18 cities to receive funds under CITIIS 2.0 scheme

Hindustan Times  

To promote the reuse and recycling of waste generated in urban areas, Union minister of housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday announced the names of 18 cities that will get ₹1,496 crore as part of the CITIIS 2.0 challenge. Under CITIIS 2.0, cities will implement projects promoting a circular solid waste management economy for the next four …

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What is circular economy and how did 2 IIT grads get there
1 year, 4 months ago

What is circular economy and how did 2 IIT grads get there

The Hindu  

Shashwat Gangwal and Keshav Godala used to order in food frequently as IIT-Kharagpur students. “And Swiggy and Zomato were just entering our campus.” While food delivery made life better for these friends, disposable plastic containers piled up on the side. Mr. Gangwal and Mr. Godala attempted to solve this, and the result was InfinityBox, a Bengaluru-based packaging-as-a-service start-up which offers …

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Government urged to support circular economy as world hits Earth Overshoot Day
1 year, 4 months ago

Government urged to support circular economy as world hits Earth Overshoot Day

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK Government has been urged to support circular economy businesses as the world reaches …

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Explained | The promise and challenges of a carbon circular economy
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | The promise and challenges of a carbon circular economy

The Hindu  

Carbon dioxide emissions and the circular economy are both hot topics these days. CO2 emitted as part of industrial processes can also be captured at source using ‘carbon capture and utilisation’ techniques. Biofuels, which are made from biomass or biowaste, have also been envisaged as part of a circular economy for carbon. Carbon and CO2 are an essential part of …

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World Environment Day 2023: How microplastics are affecting your child's health
1 year, 6 months ago

World Environment Day 2023: How microplastics are affecting your child's health

Hindustan Times  

Microplastics, the tiny fragments of plastics less than 5 millimetres in size, are becoming a threat to not just our environment and surroundings but also our health. Microplastics tend to invite a plethora of health problems in children. These chemicals are associated with various health problems such as reproductive and obesity, organ problems, and even developmental delays in children. "Microplastics …

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Cabinet Approves Four Year CITIIS 2.0 Programme To Promote Circular Economy With Integrated Urban Management
1 year, 6 months ago

Cabinet Approves Four Year CITIIS 2.0 Programme To Promote Circular Economy With Integrated Urban Management

ABP News  

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0. According to Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, the plan aims to support projects promoting a circular economy with a focus on integrated urban management, reported PTI. "CITIIS 2.0 is a program conceived by the Ministry of Housing and …

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Africa forum hails 'circular economy' solutions for climate
2 years ago

Africa forum hails 'circular economy' solutions for climate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Reducing waste while boosting recycling …

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Budget 2022: Circular economy will help transition to sustainable economic progress – Firstpost
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2022: Circular economy will help transition to sustainable economic progress – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The temptation to fill this article with numbers and make a case for higher budgetary allocations to help conserve India’s wildlife and natural habitats in the upcoming Union budget is irresistible. Further, he said that India subscribes to the theory and practice of green infrastructure development and ‘Development and Design’ particularly in the linear infrastructure sector that “we build to …

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What is a circular economy and how can it help the planet?
3 years ago

What is a circular economy and how can it help the planet?

The Independent  

Is there a difference between recycling and a circular economy? In the face of our current environmental challenges, recycling won’t be enough to overcome the sheer amount of waste produced. The circular economy, however, goes right back to the beginning to prevent waste and pollution from being created in the first place. According to the World Economic Forum: “In a …

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