The future is bright for beer – given the right policy framework – POLITICO

The future is bright for beer – given the right policy framework – POLITICO

Brewers have integrated environmentally friendly practices into every aspect of the production cycle and supply chain. Breweries use energy-efficient technologies, invest in the circular economy and reduce waste. For example, they’ve reduced the volume of water needed to produce each liter of beer. As for energy, breweries invest heavily in renewable sources like solar panels … Read more

China to get first centrally run recycling enterprise as Xi Jinping pushes green economy

China to get first centrally run recycling enterprise as Xi Jinping pushes green economy

China is preparing to set up its first centrally run enterprise dedicated to resource reuse and recycling, with President Xi Jinping calling for redoubled efforts to promote the green economy. A founding ceremony for the China Resources Recycling Group was held in the northeastern city of Tianjin on Friday, according to state news agency Xinhua. … Read more

Fashion designers turn old car parts into clothing as part of a recycling revolution

Fashion designers turn old car parts into clothing as part of a recycling revolution

If you believe BMW development director Frank Weber, the car is on the verge of yet another revolution. In addition to digitalisation and electrification, he says, circularity will become an increasingly important feature of vehicles. That means reusing materials that go into making cars. Motor manufacturers are slowly running out of the raw materials needed … Read more

Thinking about recycling your laptop? This is what happens to your old devices

Thinking about recycling your laptop? This is what happens to your old devices

SINGAPORE: Recycling a laptop may just be a matter of putting it in an e-waste bin for most people, but the end-of-life process is much more drawn out and labour-intensive for METech Recycling Asia.  The recycling firm dismantles the devices into materials that can be recycled and those that cannot be recycled, in a bid … Read more

Denver’s MyFriendBen site gives info on preschool aid, discounts, help

Denver’s MyFriendBen site gives info on preschool aid, discounts, help

Denverites can now find out which city benefits, discounts and programs they qualify for through a new web portal, Mayor Mike Johnston said Wednesday. The new service, called MyFriendBen, uses residents’ basic biographical information to scan more than 50 public benefits and tell users which ones they may qualify for in only a few minutes. … Read more

Abu Dhabi installs two new recycling units in Al Ain, Al Dhafra

Abu Dhabi installs two new recycling units in Al Ain, Al Dhafra

Photo: AFP Abu Dhabi: After the significant interaction of public bus users with the incentive-based plastic bottle recycling initiative that was launched in 2022, Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility) has installed two new recycling units in Al Ain and Al Dhafra, allowing individuals to deposit plastic bottles and earn points redeemable for public bus fares. … Read more

Brits to use 4.5 billion pieces of plastic this summer

Brits to use 4.5 billion pieces of plastic this summer

As the UK braces for warmer weather, Britons are planning an average of five barbecues this summer, which is expected to generate a staggering 4.5 billion pieces of plastic waste. A study involving 2,000 adults estimated that nearly 1.4 billion cups, 1.35 billion pieces of cutlery and 1.3 billion straws will be used. Additionally, over … Read more

Harnessing the power of digital product identification – POLITICO

Harnessing the power of digital product identification – POLITICO

However, building and managing this data infrastructure is being positioned by some as a daunting task for businesses in the EU and globally. It does not need to be. The essentials: what makes a digital label Digital labels unlock supply chain transparency and circularity while simplifying DPP compliance for consumer brands across sectors such as … Read more

Commentary: What will it take for Singapore residents to get serious about recycling?

Commentary: What will it take for Singapore residents to get serious about recycling?

However, a world full of sticks would be an unpleasant place. There is evidence that carrots can also effectively bring down the contamination rate. A two-year recycling trial in Bishan and Sin Ming using “smart boxes” has a contamination rate of just 10 per cent – a significant difference from the 40 per cent average … Read more

Deep Dive Podcast: Why is it so hard to get recycling right in Singapore?

Deep Dive Podcast: Why is it so hard to get recycling right in Singapore?

Here’s an excerpt from the podcast:  Tan Huileng: When we’ve gone door to door do some surveys or road shows, we realise it’s quite important to do two things. One is, people have to connect with the minds and connect with the hearts, right? So connecting the minds is more than just “recycling is good and … Read more