Tag Archives: circular economy

SUEZ and PYREG Launch Integrated Pyrocarbonisation Solution to Advance Circular Waste Management and Carbon Removal

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and PYREG have launched Pyrolis® S2B, an integrated pyrocarbonisation technology that dries and thermally converts sewage sludge into stable, PFAS-free biochar while permanently sequestering carbon and reducing waste volumes. The autothermal system uses low-energy drying followed by … Read the full press release

Gerresheimer Showcases Sustainable Glass Packaging Solutions for Organic Food and Natural Cosmetics at BIOFACH 2026

(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer will present its latest sustainable glass packaging solutions for organic food, natural cosmetics, and nutraceuticals at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, showcasing flint and amber glass options with high recycled content, lightweight designs, and refillable systems to help … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak and Maeil Dairies Pioneer Industrial-Scale Deployment of Paper-Based Barrier Cartons for Plant-Based Beverages

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has expanded its paper-based barrier packaging technology to high-speed Tetra Pak® A3/Speed filling lines, with Maeil Dairies becoming the first producer globally to adopt the solution for its Soy Milk 99.9 in South Korea, demonstrating that … Read the full press release

Eni and CDP Venture Capital Invest €550,000 in EXE Engineering to Scale Carbon Offsetting Projects in Africa

(IN BRIEF) Eni and CDP Venture Capital have jointly invested €550,000 in EXE Engineering to accelerate its growth and expand its carbon offsetting and waste valorisation projects in Africa and Europe through a funding round led by Zero and Eni … Read the full press release

Salzgitter Launches ScanLoop Circular Steel Project with Volvo Cars to Cut Emissions and Strengthen Resource Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter and Volvo Cars have expanded their closed-loop cooperation through the ScanLoop project, under which high-quality steel scrap from Volvo’s Olofström plant is sorted, compacted, and transported by low-emission rail back to Salzgitter for remelting and reuse in … Read the full press release

Kering Expands Its Global Push for Responsible Jewelry with New Generation Award Edition

(IN BRIEF) Kering, in partnership with CIBJO and with scientific coordination from POLI.design — Politecnico di Milano, has launched the second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry to drive sustainability and innovation across the global jewelry industry under … Read the full press release

Atos achieves leadership position in ISG’s new benchmark for digital sustainability across IT consulting, engineering, and managed services

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been named a Leader in Digital Sustainability IT Solutions and Services in Europe by Information Services Group after being evaluated alongside more than 35 providers in a comprehensive benchmark of green IT capabilities. The recognition reflects … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses Strengthens Sustainability Strategy with New Reman Core Consolidation Center in Neu-Ulm

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has launched a new Reman Core Consolidation Center at its Neu-Ulm plant, bringing the coordination of remanufacturing logistics for truck and bus parts in-house. The expanded facility centralises the inspection and distribution of used components for … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Launches ThinkCircularity Programme to Recycle ThinkTop Components and Advance Circular Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has launched ThinkCircularity, a take-back programme that enables recycling and reuse of materials from its ThinkTop valve control units. The pilot has shown that recycled plastic from returned units can be used in new products without … Read the full press release

BBSRC and Defra Launch £3 Million Collaborative Programme to Accelerate Food Innovation and Improve Health Outcomes

(IN BRIEF) BBSRC and Defra have launched a £3 million Diet and Health Collaborative Research and Development programme to drive food innovation and improve health outcomes in the UK. The jointly funded initiative aims to translate leading bioscience research into … Read the full press release

Borealis Demonstrates Viability of Large-Scale Reusable Cup Systems at K 2025 Trade Fair in Düsseldorf

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has completed a successful reusable cup pilot at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, marking the first time a large-scale reuse system was implemented at the event and at Messe Düsseldorf. The project used 50,000 cups made from foamable … Read the full press release

IKEA’s Largest Retailer Advances Circular Strategy with Expanded Second-Hand Marketplace in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Group is launching its second-hand IKEA marketplace in Sweden on 28 January, expanding a platform that allows customers to buy and sell pre-owned IKEA furniture locally while supporting more affordable and sustainable living. The marketplace will be … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €60 Million Loan to Yayla Agro to Advance Circular and Inclusive Food Production

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing up to €60 million in financing to Yayla Agro Gıda to support sustainable and inclusive growth at its new Niğde production facility. The investment will enable the expansion of advanced, value-added food processing, promote … Read the full press release

Borealis Expands Next-Generation Polypropylene Capacity to Support Circular Material Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is investing €49 million to scale up commercial production of Borstar® Nextension polypropylene at its Burghausen site in Germany, expanding access to next-generation single-site PP materials. The investment supports the transition to high-performance monomaterials that enable circular … Read the full press release

ReDriveS Project Positions Schaeffler at the Forefront of Sustainable Recycling Solutions for Electric Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler is coordinating the ReDriveS lighthouse project to develop an automated, scalable and non-destructive recycling concept for electric axle drives. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the project combines robotic disassembly, digital twins … Read the full press release

SUEZ Wins €465 Million Contract to Rebuild and Operate Romainville–Bobigny Waste Treatment Centre

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ, alongside Chantiers Modernes Construction, has secured a 10-year, €465 million contract from Syctom to reconstruct and operate the Romainville–Bobigny household waste treatment centre in Seine-Saint-Denis. The project includes €237 million in investment to modernise the facility, expand … Read the full press release

Universities and nova-Institute Launch PerPlacsBio to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Land Use Sectors

(IN BRIEF) The University of Münster, the University of Applied Forest Sciences Rottenburg and the nova-Institute have launched the PerPlacsBio project to assess the role of bio-based and biodegradable plastics in agriculture and forestry. Funded by the Agency for Renewable … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Launches Closed-Loop Verification to Strengthen Circular Electronics Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has introduced a closed-loop recycled material verification process to help the electronics industry manage growing e-waste volumes and comply with increasingly strict regulatory demands. Aligned with international standards, the framework provides independent verification of traceability and … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Raises EUR 1 Billion Through First Green Bond to Accelerate Climate Finance Across Asia, Africa and the Middle East

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has issued its first Green-only bond, raising EUR 1 billion to fund renewable energy, green buildings and other environmentally sustainable projects, primarily across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The issuance builds on the bank’s broader … Read the full press release

Aalborg University Study Finds Construction Waste Could Cut New-Build Emissions by 10 Percent

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University research has found that substantial amounts of building materials are wasted on Danish construction sites, with some materials seeing waste rates of up to 25 percent. The study shows that controlling this waste could reduce carbon … Read the full press release