Circular USA

We are working to build a #zerowaste #circulareconomy in the United States. Promoting a #circularlife for all.

[Circular USA @CircularUSA]

If cities made shifts to commit to a #circleeconomy, a new world of jobs would open up. Hard work is needed, and if the old professions aren’t getting the job done, then we can build new ones.

There’s plenty of work to be done — you just have to look for it.

[Circular USA @CircularUSA]

Nature doesn't waste anything, and neither should we.

[Circular USA @CircularUSA]

Hey Chicago! TL;DR for the holidays: skip the wrapping paper this year!

Not only is it a massive $$ waste, it will never make it to paper recycling.

#circularlife #circulareconomy @zerowastechi

[Recycle by City ♻️ @recyclebycity]

#Chicago friends: Did you know wrapping is no longer accepted in your recycling bin? Yet another great reason to put those paper bags (and nature!) to use this holiday season. No matter where you live, we've got plenty of ideas here: https://t.co/0KIIk7RI5w 🎁

[Circular USA @CircularUSA]

We all took a major step back because of the pandemic. It's time to get back to talking about the #circulareconomy here in the US -- we can't expect legislative initiatives if we're not having public conversations about issues international partners are already tackling.

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[Circular USA @CircularUSA]

Finally sat down with @EnelGroup's North America #circulareconomy report from early 2021. Two key points right out of the gate:

- "the term 'circular economy' is either widely unknown or underutilized [or both]" in the US/Canada
- "the US is lagging its int'l peers"

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[Buy Nothing Project @Buy_Nothing]

This holiday, take the Buy Nothing Holiday Challenge! https://t.co/pI6HV1ftgf Join us! #buynothingholidaychallenge #BuyNothing #BuyNothingProject #gifteconomy #share #community #BuyNothingApp

[A Plastic Planet @aplastic_planet]

60% of #plastic water bottles are actually consumed in the home, not on the go (BRITA, 2018). Society is out of touch with how we consume - so much so that we buy single use items to use in the comfort of our own homes. It is time for a #refill revolution!
#turnofftheplastictap

[Circular USA @CircularUSA]

For you, Chicago! #recycling

[Recycle by City ♻️ @recyclebycity]

Not only is recycling your electronics the law in Illinois, it’s also good for the environment. #Chicago is hosting dozens of these free events throughout the year. Come find your nearest location after the jump. ♻💻🌎 #ewaste
https://t.co/tJuA2twjPu

[Recycle by City ♻️ @recyclebycity]

Not only is recycling your electronics the law in Illinois, it’s also good for the environment. #Chicago is hosting dozens of these free events throughout the year. Come find your nearest location after the jump. ♻💻🌎 #ewaste
https://t.co/tJuA2twjPu

[Circular USA @CircularUSA]

@amaximumwage Read this small but mighty book -- it's fantastic and persuasive! What are your thoughts @amaximumwage on state initiatives to shift costs to corporations (instead of end consumers) for pumping waste into the market? (One such example about Maine here: https://t.co/rnhvidCudb)

[Circular USA @CircularUSA]

The data proves what we all know -- the super-wealthy burden our planet far more than the rest of the population. This is why a push for a maximum wage / wealth tax system could be a great way to mitigate climate change. #circulareconomy #maximumwage

[Eco For Life @ecoforlifeeu]

A new #report has shown that the world's #wealthiest 1% produce 'double the combined #carbon #emissions of the poorest 50%.' ✈️

#climatenews #ecoforlife #makeachange

https://t.co/oaeymo3hnL

[U.S. FDA @US_FDA]

Today FDA and @CDCgov issued a statement regarding the Johnson & Johnson #COVID19 vaccine. We are recommending a pause in the use of this vaccine out of an abundance of caution.

[A Plastic Planet @aplastic_planet]

Don't these look great? At what point did we become so moronic that we thought everything needed a plastic shroud? Nature's skins outdo plastic skins any day of the year. We need to learn to live without unnecessary plastics.
#plasticfree #foodwaste #supplychainsustainability

[Zero Waste Company @ZeroWasteCo]

#BrandAudit2020 Reveals this Year's Top Plastic Polluters https://t.co/5VSn0T3w7K

[Recycle by City ♻️ @recyclebycity]

#TuesdayTip: If it’s smaller than a tennis ball, it’s too small to recycle and should be trashed. 🎾 All the more reason to refuse #singleuse plastics. ✌🏼💚 🌎

[Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation @StreetsandSan]

Do something GREAT!

TODAY is the LAST DAY to fill out the census. We lose $1,400 in federal funding for every Chicagoan who goes uncounted! https://t.co/B2m8vXu7ZH Do it now!

Already completed the Census? Awesome! Now text five friends and remind them to do theirs!

[A Plastic Planet @aplastic_planet]

‘A rush for plastic’ - #COVID19 has made it cheaper than ever to make virgin plastic, with huge increases in demand.

https://t.co/rr5mgUrTKc

[Plastic Pollutes @PlasticPollutes]

Canada will ban single-use plastic items by the end of next year. 🙌#plasticpollutes
https://t.co/CD7MDD2u2w

[Circular USA @CircularUSA]

Agreed @DesignByFreedom. Excellent educational piece on the subtle lie companies tell about biodegradable packaging. Similar background to the lie about oil-plastic recyclability. Until we have governmental mandate on this issue, we fear the market will continue to stay confused

[Design By Freedom @DesignByFreedom]

Fantastic piece from the NYT. The last line should have been the first line though! #Priorities #MakeTrashHistory #ZeroWaste

“The best thing you can do environmentally is not create any waste in the first place.”

https://t.co/r4HOdWOTRG

[Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation @StreetsandSan]

The importance of recycling!

[Design By Freedom @DesignByFreedom]

Three forces needed to solve our trash epidemic and, in turn, protect our land, water and air: Product designers, Engineers and Lawmakers. More on this in our recent hang out with @GA. Check it out: https://t.co/qfdsPxzpHL

#MakeTrashHistory #Systems #CircularEconomy