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DE PERE, Wis.-- Sustana, the sustainable fiber and paper industry leader, announced today that it has completed a transaction with Hanna Paper ("Hanna" or the "Company"), one of the largest high-grade paper recycling companies in North America. Hanna Paper is committed to providing wastepaper management solutions that meet the specific needs of each of their customers, ensuring that they have access to the most efficient and cost-effective waste paper management solution for their unique requirements. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Waterloo; Canada; North and Central America; Food Packaging; Sustainability Research EN Waterloo Canada North and Central America Food Packaging Sustainability Research 104 104 1 08/07/23 20230810 NES 230810 2023 AUG 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- Current study results on Sustainability Research have been published. Keywords for this news article include: Waterloo, Canada, North and Central America, Food Packaging, Sustainability Research, University of Waterloo. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Beverage; Essity; Food EN Beverage Essity Food 62 62 1 10/30/23 20231102 NES 231102 2023 NOV 2 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- The hygiene and health company Essity has inaugurated the world's first production line for professional hygiene tissue products where the raw material consists of used food and milk packaging. Since 2008, Essity's plant in Hondouville has been the leader in recycling paper fiber from food and beverage packaging in France. [Extracted from the article]

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It's hired a producer responsibility organization (PRO) to administer the program, which will require producers to pay for recycling of paper and packaging, among provisions. "We wrote the bill to be flexible, depending on each local government's current system", she says, explaining that a few Colorado jurisdictions run their own recycling programs, and a growing number of them contract with local haulers. A year after passing its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, Colorado has made a few monumental moves to be able to put the plan into play. [Extracted from the article]

To learn more, visit www.circularactionalliance.org B About Circular Action Alliance b Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is a U.S., non-profit Producer Responsibility Organization established to support the successful implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging. Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment selected Circular Action Alliance (CAA) to implement and administer Colorado's Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling, which was signed into law June 3, 2022. [Extracted from the article]

This article highlights several new developments and technologies for smart bathrooms. Some of the innovations mentioned include a 100% recycled ceramic washbasin, a high-tech indoor spa system, a marble towel warmer, a waterproof wallpaper system, slim-profiled washbasins made from glazed titanium steel, porcelain tiles that mimic the look of natural stone, adjustable showerheads, touch-free bathroom taps, a customizable showering experience, a silent flush toilet, sustainable stone surfaces, and an advanced digital shower. These innovations offer a range of options for creating a modern and efficient bathroom space. [Extracted from the article]

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In order to find a reasonable and effective approach to describe the information contained in a specific Z -number, we introduce information entropy into Z -number environment in this paper, and investigate its applications in multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) issues. Moreover, aiming at the problem with the weighting indicated by Z -number values, we propose two novel weighting methodologies based on conditional entropy and sigmoid function, respectively. Firstly, on the basis of the maximum entropy principle, the optimization model to calculate the underlying probability distribution of Z -number is introduced. And then, we define Z -number pseudo-information entropy, and a novel Z-VIKOR method is proposed to solve a selecting regional circular economy development plan issue from the perspective of information entropy. Furthermore, we propose Z -number pseudo-conditional entropy, and the relationship between Z -number pseudo-information entropy and Z -number pseudo-conditional entropy is investigated. Subsequently, a weighting method based on information entropy of Z -number is proposed. In addition, we also introduce the weighting approach based on the sigmoid function decision-making method. Finally, we introduce a government new energy investment problem to verify and compare the effectiveness of the new weighting approaches. The new method gives a solution to the problem related to Z -number from the perspective of information entropy. • Defined pseudo-information entropy and pseudo-conditional entropy for Z -numbers. • Given a new Z -KIVOR method. • Proposed two weighting ways for Z -number environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lappeenranta, Finland, Europe, Environment and Sustainability Research, Environment, Economies, Food Packaging Keywords: Lappeenranta; Finland; Europe; Environment and Sustainability Research; Environment; Economies; Food Packaging EN Lappeenranta Finland Europe Environment and Sustainability Research Environment Economies Food Packaging 93 93 1 09/11/23 20230914 NES 230914 2023 SEP 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- Data detailed on Environment - Environment and Sustainability Research have been presented. [Extracted from the article]

Startups with innovative ideas, established companies the likes of Bayer, and other stakeholders wanting to advance circularity physically convene in this booming region to both gain and give insight. Partner Bayer is working closely with a Circular Valley startup to pilota project that involves recycling the corporation's workwear. Today, CEOs, investors, politicians, scientists, and others provide input to startups who need to know how to interact with all of them, and these diverse groups also gain insight from the startups. [Extracted from the article]

NEW YORK -- Closed Loop Partners' Center for the Circular Economy and its Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag released a new playbook to provide near-term single-use bag reduction wins that can be implemented by any retailer-- from small local stores to large national brands. The playbook insights are the product of a first-of-its-kind collaboration among Closed Loop Partners and many of the world's leading retailers, including 14 retail partners in the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag and three external retailers. [Extracted from the article]

Environment - Environment and Sustainability Research Current study results on Environment - Environment and SustainabilityResearch have been published. Notably, CE strategies can be applied atdifferent supply chain levels, in product design, manufacturing,transportation, consumption, and disposal. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the growing trend of reusing and upcycling office elements in new designs. This movement is driven by environmental concerns and the desire to meet sustainability targets. Previously, many office products would end up in landfills during redesigns, but now there is a growing industry focused on repair and upcycling. The article highlights the challenges and considerations involved in this process, such as assessing the condition of existing products and planning for refurbishment. The focus is on extending the lifespan of office products and embracing a more sustainable approach to design. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Bari Aldo Moro in Italy discusses the sustainable use of wastewater in agricultural systems. The study conducted a systematic literature review of different ways to treat wastewater for agricultural purposes, such as irrigation, production of bio-based compounds, and soil amendment. The review found that wastewater recovery can be effective for the environmental sustainability of agricultural systems, and life cycle assessments (LCAs) are a valuable tool for assessing and improving sustainability. The authors believe that their findings can guide future research and inform public administrations in implementing circular bioeconomy paths based on wastewater recovery for sustainable agriculture. The research was conducted as part of the Progetto GRINS, which aims to build a dataset for the circular economy of Italian production systems. [Extracted from the article]

Historically, the flow of goods and materials through society has been described as a linear economy that involves the supply chain (i.e. production and distribution of goods) and subsequent activities including use and disposal. Although other strategies, like waste minimization, contribute, they minimize resource utilization but do not increase circularity. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Agri-food; Agriculture; Food; Investment and Finance EN Agri-food Agriculture Food Investment and Finance 278 278 1 10/30/23 20231102 NES 231102 2023 NOV 2 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- A new study on agriculture is now available. Keywords for this news article include: Universita Politecnica delle Marche, Agri-food, Agriculture, Investment and Finance. According to news originating from the Universita Politecnica delle Marche by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, "It is undeniable that the agri-food system is one of the greatest waste-producing sectors, with the inevitable generation of a certain quantity of scraps due to processing at an industrial level. [Extracted from the article]

The Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) is working to spur that mindset shift in New York State. A key partner of CSMM, operating at Syracuse University, is the Center for Sustainable Community Solutions (CSCS), which delivers outreach and technical support to communities. [Extracted from the article]

Meizhou, People's Republic of China, Asia, Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Food Industries, Machine Learning, Sustainability Research, Economies Keywords: Meizhou; People's Republic of China; Asia; Agriculture; Artificial Intelligence; Economies; Emerging Technologies; Food Industries; Machine Learning; Sustainability Research EN Meizhou People's Republic of China Asia Agriculture Artificial Intelligence Economies Emerging Technologies Food Industries Machine Learning Sustainability Research 78 78 1 07/17/23 20230720 NES 230720 2023 JUL 20 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- Researchers detail new data in Sustainability Research. [Extracted from the article]

Driven by the DS Smith Purpose of Redefining Packaging for a Changing World, key developments to the Now & Next sustainability strategy and targets, are: B Circularity b By 2025, test up to 5 reuse pilots and continue to manufacture 100% recyclable and reusable packaging. LONDON- --Ssustainable packaging solutions DS Smith has raised the ambitions of its Now & Next Sustainability Strategy to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, Circular Economy. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords for this news article include: University of Turin, Turin, Italy, Europe, Technology, Food Research. Keywords: Food Research; Technology EN Food Research Technology 113 113 1 06/19/23 20230622 NES 230622 2023 JUN 22 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- Investigators publish new report on food research. [Extracted from the article]

Marjorie Darcet, co-founder and CEO of Lixo, further describes the smart technology; who some of the young company's not-so-young or small customers are; and a likely roll out into North America soon. So for the future of AI in waste, I see collaboration and combination: AI will have to be integrated with other technologies (NIR, etc.) and lower-tech tools. French startup Lixo has tailored artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the waste management world, providing real-time intel on materials collected; spotting sorting errors; and detecting new objects making their way into the stream, then adding them to its software so they can be spotted and plucked out. [Extracted from the article]

Tetra Pak's recent collaborations are focused on creating additional recycling capacity, increasing collection rates and ensuring that materials from post-consumer beverage cartons can re-enter the economy. B Lausanne, Switzerland b - In the run up to the Earth Day (22 SP nd sp April), Tetra Pak is highlighting some of its recent recycling initiatives that are helping to keep valuable materials in use and out of landfills. [Extracted from the article]

PET producers and chemical companies are natural potential customers for a technology that allows a true circularity for PET with alternative feedstock to petro-sourced monomers, and that is fully compatible with existing polymerization plants. CLERMONT-FERRAND, France --Regulatory News: Carbios (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCRB) (Paris:ALCRB), a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastics and textiles, is geared up for the global commercialization of its PET biorecycling technology. By providing value to all possible sources of PET feedstock including complex plastic packaging and textile waste, Carbios also aims to reach out to other players in the value chain such as waste management companies and public entities. [Extracted from the article]

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- The REMADE Institute B , b a 168-member public-private partnership funded in part by the United States Department of Energy today issued its sixth Request for Proposals B . B About REMADE b Founded in 2017, REMADE is a 168-member public-private partnership funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (AMMTO) with an initial investment of $140 million. b The RFP represents a $20 million investment in the development of technologies that support the nation's multiple manufacturing and industrial decarbonization goals. [Extracted from the article]

The development of extraction andprecipitation methods (such as microwave coagulation) forchloroplast and cytoplasmic proteins, which constitute the bulk ofleaf protein, will allow the production of leaf protein concentrates(LPC) and protein isolates (LPI). It highlightspotential approaches for enhancing LPC production, includingdedicated plant species, associated extraction methods, selection ofoptimal technologies, and best combination approaches forimproving leaf protein isolation." According to the news editors, the research concluded: "This paperprovides an overview of the history of green biomass-derivedprotein from the early green fodder mill concept by Karoly Erekyto the state-of-art of green-based protein utilization. [Extracted from the article]

"The RRS Team is proud to work with CGLR through its Circular Great Lakes initiative to transform the way plastic waste is currently managed in the Great Lakes Region. - Resource Recycling Systems Inc. (RRS) is excited to recognize the release of a five-year Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan, which was developed by the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) as part its Circular Great Lakes Initiative, with extensive research support and advice from RRS. [Extracted from the article]

As a means of "recycling" food waste on a large city-sized level, Minneapolis has launched a, thus far, very successful composting program for its 400,000 citizens. As landfills across the county grow closer and closer to their limits, it is more important than ever that individuals and governments alike are paying attention to the details of their waste and ways to divert it from the landfill. The city also offers 20 different compost drop-off centers to allow individual residents or households a place to dump their food waste whenever necessary. [Extracted from the article]