March 7, 2013 - Resources : Blog

The science behind a Circular Economy
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Victor G. Martinez, Transportation Designer and PhD student at Northumbria University in-development educational tool, Trophec.

March 4, 2013 - Resources : Blog

Are things designed to last: Does longevity have a role?
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Following our visit to LMB Textiles recycling facility, Charles Ross, lecturer at Falmouth University, talks about the role of longevity within the textiles industry.

March 4, 2013 - Resources : Video

Closed Loop: Nick Cliffe
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Nick Cliffe from Closed Loop in Dagenham, talks about recycling PET (used in drinks bottles) and HDPE (used in milk bottles).
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February 27, 2013 - Resources : Video

The Art of Textile Recycling at LMB
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Ross Barry of LMB Textiles gives us a fascinating insight into just what happens to our unwanted clothes and textiles at the family run recycling facility in East London.
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February 26, 2013 - Resources : Blog

Fairphone: Designing a fairer smartphone
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Miquel Ballester believes in the power of making the right products to bring positive impact to the world. He is responsible for product strategy at Fairphone.
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February 18, 2013 - Resources : Blog

Make It Better: campaign for better products
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Friends of the Earth’s Julian Kirby discusses their Make It Better campaign, and explains the need for better supply chain reporting, resource use and waste prevention.
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February 8, 2013 - Resources : Blog

New Year, new resource efficiency competitions
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John Whittall, Lead Technologist in Resource Efficiency at the Technology Strategy Board gives an overview of this years competitions on his blog.
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November 29, 2012 - Resources : Blog

SWEEEP Kuusakoski – What Happens to our Recycled Electronics?
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Robert Beagley-Brown looks at what happens to recycled electronics following his visit to Sweeep in Sittingbourne, Kent.
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November 29, 2012 - Resources : Blog

My scary toothbrush
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After the Great Recovery tour and workshop at Closed Loop, Dagenham, Sandy Rodger reflects on his shocking toothbrush experience...
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