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• [New] More than 2 billion tons of biodegradable agro-waste are produced worldwide every year, which will increase by 70% by 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In Europe, sustainability is increasingly tied to compliance and procurement realities - the EU's PPWR mandates 10% reusable alcohol packaging by 2030, (40% by 2040) and pushes producers toward materially different packaging choices. Snipp Interactive
• [New] Muuse Canada will provide 532,000 reusable cups and other items, which it estimates will prevent up to 237,378 pounds of waste. Reasons to be Cheerful
• [New] The open-source-first rule and the public-code principle steer public demand towards solutions where code is auditable, reusable and not tied to proprietary licensing - again, an area where EU players hope to excel and where global hyperscalers are not always culturally or commercially aligned. radiobruxelleslibera
• With continued multidisciplinary effort, biodegradable plastics could transition from niche products toward mainstream materials if technical, economic, certification, and waste-management barriers are addressed, helping support global efforts in biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation. AZOM
• Nature-based biodegradable materials could become a key pillar of Europe's circular economy, helping to reduce pollution, decrease dependence on fossil resources and support rural industries. European Economic and Social Committee
• Additionally, S. 673 / A. 3744 mirrors flawed EPR bills from 2024-25 that would set a 50% source-reduction mandate and require packaging to be compostable or recyclable by 2034. FlexPackVoice
• Circular Economy Action Plan: The EU's Circular Economy Action Plan 2.0 stipulates that all packaging plastic in the EU must be recyclable or reusable by 2030. Beston Group
• Media observes, China aims to achieve reusable launch systems and tightly integrated satellite networks by 2030 as part of its Five-Year Plan. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• By 2026, the monopoly on reusable heavy-lift launch is expected to end, sparking a new era of price competition. Space Ambition
• Packaging must be readily recyclable or compostable by 2030, and all single-use plastic packaging must be reduced by at least 25% by 2030. FlexPackVoice
• SpaceX's faster-than-anticipated move towards an IPO is primarily driven by the rapid growth of its high-speed satellite internet service, Starlink, coupled with the smooth progress of its fully reusable Starship rocket program. tradingkey.com
• Reusable rockets, such as SpaceX's Starship, have the potential to cut launch prices dramatically as soon as the 2030s. OnlySky
• While other nations concentrate on viability and export potential, South America is still developing, with Brazil and Argentina utilizing renewable resources for future green ammonia production. Transpire Insight
• The shift towards Chile and Brazil reflects the growing desire among investors and governments to capitalize on abundant renewable resources and export opportunities. openpr
• Coca-Cola Company has committed to making its packaging 100% recyclable globally and using at least 50% recycled material in its packaging by 2030. TRACTIAN
• The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation mandates that all packaging must be recyclable or compostable by 2030. Kylin Machine
• The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation mandates that all packaging be recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030. Kylin Machine
• At last 25% of packaging would have to be recyclable by 2032, with increases to 50% and 75% 2040 and 2055 respectively. New York Post
• Norway has the potential for increased circularity in areas like better space utilization, improved maintenance, and using more circular / reusable materials, as well as greater electrification and energy efficiency in construction operations. SpringerLink

Last updated: 09 July 2026