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**Driving a Circular Economy: Beyond Plastic and Paper** From cereal boxes to distinct milk bags, Canadians are embracing a circular economy that goes beyond just recycling materials like paper and plastic. The new wave of sustainability is all about reusing, repurposing, and reallocating assets to keep them in circulation as long as possible, ideally forever. Imagine a world where our energy landscapes are as adaptable and sustainable as our household recycling routines. Incorporating circular principles into energy production and consumption not only contributes to a healthier planet but also drives innovation and economic growth. How can we further integrate circular economy principles into our energy landscapes to foster both environmental responsibility and economic progress? #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #EnergyInnovation #Recycling #GreenEnergy #EcoFriendly

What happens to your bottle? 🌱 🔹 Collection: Your journey begins by placing your bottle into one of our reverse vending machines (RVMs). They ensure plastic gets a second chance at life, avoiding landfills or oceans. 🔹 Sorting: At recycling facilities, bottles undergo thorough sorting by type and color, often aided by RVMs' advanced technology. 🔹 Cleaning: After sorting, bottles are cleaned to remove residues, ensuring high-quality recycled plastic. 🔹 Recycling: Clean and sorted bottles are shredded into flakes, melted down, and reformed into pellets for new plastic products. 🔹 Role of RVMs: RVMs incentivize recycling, playing a crucial role in changing consumer behavior towards waste. 🔹 Circular Economy: Deposit bottles contribute to a sustainable cycle, minimizing waste and conserving resources. 🔹 How You Can Make a Difference: Use RVMs, educate others, advocate for sustainability, and stay informed. 🔹 Conclusion: Each deposited bottle is a step towards a greener future. #ECOTERRA #recycle2earn 🌍

We are thrilled to announce the publication of the Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP)-led report, "Guidelines on Increasing the Recyclability and Circularity of Plastic Packaging: Learnings from Collected Good Practices." This report highlights effective strategies for improving the recyclability of multi-layer packaging, which requires innovative recycling solutions. It provides valuable insights for industry professionals, political actors, waste management services, and more. The report draws from best practices in circular design, circular business models, and innovative recycling and policy-making. Wish you an insightful reading and feel free to get into contact with us should you be interested in receiving further insights into this topic

Ever imagined a world where waste is just a myth? Welcome to the transformative era of the circular economy! 🔄 Click to see why it's more than a trend. Pushing the Boundaries of Innovation within the Confines of the Circular Economy The circular economy isn’t just another trend which stays for a while. It’s a paradigm shift, a radical departure from the traditional 'take-make-waste' model that has dominated the industrial landscape for centuries. The circular economy instead promotes a 'make-use-return' model. It focuses on reusing, recycling, and reducing waste, a strategy that’s as beneficial for business as it is for the environment 🍃. At its heart, the circular economy is a commitment to #sustainability. But, sustainability need not come at the cost of growth or progress. In fact, they work hand-in-hand. Innovation is key to this new economic model. For instance, the plastics industry can no longer rely on finite resources and single-use models. Instead, it must explore #innovative solutions, such as plant-based 🌱 plastics, biodegradables, or advanced recycling technologies♻️. Such pioneering solutions can push the boundaries of what's possible within the circular economy, allowing us to balance the scales between economic growth and environmental protection. The beauty of the #circular economy is that it confines yet inspires. It #challenges us to rethink, #reinvent, and reimagine. Ready to embrace this challenge

🌱💬 "If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, designed or removed from production." - Pete Seeger 🔄🌎 In the wisdom of Pete Seeger, we find the roadmap to a sustainable future. Let's be mindful consumers, demanding products that align with these principles. At The Recyclers, we champion this philosophy, working towards a world where every choice is a step toward a greener, more conscious existence. 🌿♻️ https://bit.ly/40kcB54 #SustainableChoices #RecycleWisely

Plastic marked a turning point when it was invented, revolutionizing numerous industries. However, its uncontrolled consumption has now made it one of the most criticized components in waste management. Despite its ease of recycling, we struggle to overcome the craze of plastic consumption. Currently, we are at the digitalization era, and similarly, we often consume digital resources unconsciously. I believe that responsible consumption will always be the test of humanity. #plastic #digitalization #environmental #sustainability #consume #responsibly

Plastic waste has been detrimental to life both on land and in water, contributing to the loss of aquatic life and increasing the alarming rate of climate change. Bridging the gap between plastic waste and recycling is indeed a noble cause that seeks to address most of the challenges posed by plastic pollution.

Want to learn about a powerful tool that promotes sustainability in the electronics industry? 🏢 Extended Producer Responsibility encourages manufacturers to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their products. It has a ripple effect, leading to reduced waste, increased recycling, and a healthier planet. ♻️ #com2recyclingsolutions #extendedproducerresponsibility #electronicsrecycling #ewaste #ewasterecycling #sustainability

On this Global Recycling Day, let's talk about a growing problem: e-waste.   Do you know that every year, a staggering 53.6 million tons of electronics turn into e-waste, and only 17.4% is recycled globally? We need to step up our efforts to accelerate the circular economy and minimize waste.   At #DellTech, we're fully committed to leading the charge in accelerating the #CircularEconomy. For many years, we’ve been at the forefront of adopting circular practices.   From launching global recycling programs to recovering over 1.1 billion kg of used electronics, we’re continuing to accelerate the shift away from linear thinking and move to an even more circular model. We design our products with sustainability in mind, prioritizing ease of ⚒️ repair, reuse, and ♻️ recycling. By leveraging recycled materials and innovative designs, we're paving the way for a more sustainable future for the people and our planet.   I'm curious to hear your experiences with e-waste or any tips you have for reducing it. Watch the video below and let’s chat in the comments!   https://lnkd.in/e8hXpYdr [youtu.be]   #DellTechDE #GlobalRecyclingDay #iWork4Dell 

#TriviaThursday Which is NOT a principle of the circular economy? a) Reduce b) Reuse c) Recycle d) Reject Test your knowledge! #PlasCred #SustainableLiving Let us know in the comments what answer you got.