December 21, 2020
As the year comes to a (welcome) close, it’s worth taking a moment to consider how the circular economy concept has emerged and evolved during this very particular year. Here are three trends that defined the circular economy in 2020, and what they might mean for the year to come. 1. Reuse is on the rise. Despite some setbacks posed by the pandemic (including misinformation about the safety of
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December 18, 2020
For companies getting serious about sustainability, it often starts with establishing priorities and formally writing an environmental mission statement or “green mission statement”. This guide provides the steps and process for writing a mission statement that captures your company's sustainability priorities.
...December 14, 2020
There’s a way to cut down on medical waste and emissions without compromising patient safety.
December 12, 2020
Predictions, good news, and gift guides to give you hope for the new year.
December 11, 2020
Four "Fix-perts" on creative non-gifts and COVID-safe activities that’ll help you celebrate the holidays (without the mountain of trash).
December 10, 2020
Food waste recycling is the number one opportunity for businesses to take a bite out of the general waste bin and grow their sustainability credentials. The cost of food waste to the Australian economy is estimated to be around $20 billion each year with 2.2 million tonnes being disposed of by the commercial and industrial sector alone. It’s a surprisingly large amount of wastage, especially given the
...December 9, 2020
To offset plastic consumption, companies like Nature's Logic are going Certified Plastic Neutral.
November 30, 2020
Magnesium hydroxide is much better than caustic soda or lime for treating wastewater. Why aren’t its advantages better known? Treating wastewater from food manufacturing and processing industries is about to be turned on its head thanks to a benign but extremely effective ingredient. One of the primary reasons to treat wastewater is to reduce acidity and raise the pH level. Balancing the pH is
...November 29, 2020
This year’s Society for Plastic Engineers‘ Plastics and the Circular Economy virtual conference saw Cleanaway CEO and Managing Director Vik Bansal outline his plan for creating the right environment to drive closed-loop plastic recycling in Australia. “Set against the backdrop of the recent National Waste Policy Action Plan, defined timings for the Waste Export Ban and Container
...November 25, 2020
This Thanksgiving, here's a recipe for change.