Circular economy
MEP criticises slow Circular Economy progress
March 20, 2018
Hungarian MEP Benedek Javor has posted an article in which he suggests that European Union member states are using loopholes to avoid implementing key measures of the circular economy package. The package, which contains efforts to reduce Europe’s environmental impact by decreasing its resource dependency, whilst creating jobs and maintain competitiveness, is described by Javor […]
Samoa sets sights on circular economy
March 19, 2018
Samoa’s ambitions to convert to a circular economy take a step forward recently, with the launch of the Samoa Recycling and Waste Management Association (SRWMA). Like many other Pacific nations, Samoa relies heavily on imports, meaning proper waste disposal becomes of even greater importance, reports the Samoa Observer. At the launch of the SRWMA, which […]