Global Scans · Circular economy · Weekly Summary

• [New] The United States shift towards a circular economy will promote the integration of WTE systems as part of broader sustainability efforts in waste management. Markets and Data
• [New] Europe is leading on policy-driven circularity with the European Commission's Circular Economy Action Plan to make all packaging reusable or recyclable by 2030. Kings Research
• [New] A new Joint Research Centre report finds circular economy strategies could help EU heavy industries slash up to 231 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually while boosting trade and energy resilience. The Brew News
• [New] Asia Pacific's automotive production is set to grow at a 5-6% CAGR, reinforcing retread demand as manufacturers and fleets embrace circular economy practices through 2032. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Establishing silicon recovery infrastructure will support a circular economy, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and align with India's Make in India, clean energy and sustainability goals. Swinburne University of Technology
• [New] Sydney has won the right to host the Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot in 2026 in a winning bid focusing on strong Pacific inclusion and circular economy action for climate and nature. CMW
• [New] Adopting circular economy practices across the EU's heavy industries could reduce up to 231 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, while strengthening energy security and economic competitiveness. The Brew News
• Implementing circular economy strategies in the EU could generate €1.8 trillion ($1.944 trillion) in economic benefits by 2030 while reducing greenhouse gas emissions significantly compared to the current linear model. Kings Research
• The Netherlands has set an ambitious goal to fully implement a circular economy by 2050, targeting key sectors such as consumer goods, plastics, construction, manufacturing, biomass, and food. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• Lao PDR is advancing a national circular economy roadmap to reduce waste and resource use while unlocking economic opportunity. Forbes
• Many fashion companies aim to design all their textile products to better fit the circular economy by 2040. Statista

Last updated: 02 November 2025