Kreislaufwirtschaft
Die ägyptische Ministerin für lokale Entwicklung und Umwelt, Manal Awad, traf sich mit L’Oréal Egypt, um die Zusammenarbeit bei Nachhaltigkeit und erweiterter Herstellerverantwortung im Rahmen des Übergangs des Landes zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft zu stärken. Bei dem Treffen wurde der Fahrplan des Unternehmens zur Senkung der CO2-Emissionen und zur Verbesserung der Abfallentsorgung geprüft.
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The Circularity Gap Report 2024 reveals that the global economy's circularity has declined to 7.2 percent, down from 9.1 percent in 2018. This means less than 8 percent of consumed materials like steel, plastic, and food come from recycled or reused sources. The report, published by Circle Economy with Deloitte, highlights the persistence of the linear take-make-dispose model amid rising sustainability discussions.
GS1 US, the American arm of the global nonprofit GS1, is leveraging barcodes and QR codes to enhance the circular economy. By tracking products throughout their lifecycle, these technologies aim to promote responsible material use and reduce environmental impact. A recent podcast features insights from Vivian Tai, GS1 US's Director of Innovation.
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Earth911 has substantially updated its guide on adopting a zero-waste lifestyle, highlighting practical steps to reduce trash amid growing global waste challenges. The article, originally published in 2016, stresses the shift from a linear to a circular economy to minimize environmental impact.