Milk Cartons and the Circular Economy: when Schools Become Agents of Change

Milk cartons and the circular economy: when schools become agents of change

As Vietnam enters a new phase of mandatory household waste separation, an education-environment initiative is being piloted across 16 primary schools in Ho Chi Minh City. What is unfolding there offers a compelling lesson: real change can begin with something as small as a milk carton. Great potential, significant challenges According to Education & Times newspaper, Vietnam generates billions of paper cartons annually, representing a considerabl…

Seeds of Change interview: Lucy & Yak MD Lydia Coley on growth, circularity, and online criticism

Lydia Coley, MD of inclusive fashion retailer Lucy & Yak, talks exclusively to Green Retail World on circularity, ambitions, and growth pains. The post Seeds of Change interview: Lucy & Yak MD Lydia Coley on growth, circularity, and online criticism appeared first on Green Retail World.

Businesses warn delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan is 'urgently needed'

MRW Businesses warn delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan is ‘urgently needed’ Firms including Biffa and Suez write to environment minister calling for swift publication of England's circular economy planBusinesses warn delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan is ‘urgently needed’ Daniel Bosley

Over 50 businesses urge government to publish Circular Economy Growth Plan

Over 50 businesses and trade associations, including IKEA and Virgin Media O2, are urging the UK Government to publish the long-delayed Circular Economy Growth Plan. As part of the joint letter, the businesses said the plan would end uncertainty, provide ‘the confidence to invest’ and accelerate a circular economy transition across their operations. The Circular Economy Growth Plan was originally expected to be published in October last year and…