Schlagwort: circulareconomy
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Circular economy regulation stimulates transformation
Many regulations in Germany and the European Union act as a catalyst for the transformation to circular business models. Examples include the right to repair and the End-of-Vehicle Act, which is currently being voted on. The concept of the circular economy aims to keep materials and products in closed value creation cycles. Problems of the…
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Solutions for the circular economy for plastics, textiles and urban mining
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is seen as the key to financing the collection and disposal of used textiles, as well as mandatory requirements for sustainable textiles in the EU’s new Ecodesign Directive. This will enable better material separation and sorting for an optimised circular economy. Equally important are sensible legal guidelines for the use of…