Global Scans · Circular economy · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) upcoming Circular Economy Growth Plan will drive England's transition away from a take-make-waste model by promoting resource efficiency, reducing waste and supporting green jobs and infrastructure. GOV.UK
• [New] Circular economy business models could generate $4.5 trillion in economic benefits by 2030. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The EU Circular Economy Act is expected to be proposed in 2026, addressing structural barriers to circularity. Trellis
• [New] Recycling and circular economy programs could supply up to 17% of global demand by 2032. Mugglehead Investment Magazine
• [New] As circular economy practices become mainstream, ethical fashion will redefine how the world perceives clothing shifting from disposable to durable, from exploitative to empowering. Apparel Views
• [New] Sustainability: The global push for a circular economy will demand highly precise and efficient production systems that minimize waste, a role for which advanced robotics is perfectly suited. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The Commission would propose a set of short-term initiatives to support plastic recyclers before the end of the year, without waiting for the adoption of the Circular Economy Act scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. Landbell Group
• By embracing a circular economy strategy, some provinces could achieve aggregate recycling rates as high as 65%. South China Morning Post
• Recycling and circular economy initiatives could supply up to 17% of global demand by 2032, easing supply risk pressures and supporting sustainability targets. Yahoo Finance
• With landfill waste projections rising, the fashion industry faces a make-or-break moment in 2026: embracing circular economy principles and sustainable production methods is no longer optional, it's required. Heuritech
• Biopower will continue to play a stabilising role, increasing from 8.4 GW to 13.8 GW, leveraging the UK's circular economy initiatives and sustainable waste to energy policies. Energy Global

Last updated: 30 November 2025