Global Scans · Circular economy · Weekly Summary

• [New] Circular economy business models could unlock $4.5 trillion in economic growth by 2030. Devsu
• [New] Consumer electronics will become more meaningfully embedded in the circular economy in 2026 than ever before, driven by breakthroughs in AI, robotics, automated sorting, and highly efficient element extraction. Forbes
• [New] Circular economy initiatives could recover 7-8% of global electronic material demand annually by reducing reliance on virgin resources. Market Data Forecast
• India Scenario: India's circular economy potential is estimated at $2 trillion and 10 million jobs by 2050, with a current focus on waste management and recycling. PMF IAS
• The circular economy within tech will grow by 25% by 2025, driven by consumers' increasing demand for environmentally friendly products. Ana Crudu
• Against the backdrop of current global trends, Viet Nam-EU cooperation faces a wide horizon of opportunities in circular economy development, renewable energy, semiconductors, satellite technology and digital transformation. Nhan Dan Online
• By 2025, circular economy models will dominate, with companies redesigning products for longevity, recyclability, and minimal waste. SupplyChains Magazine
• Promoting a circular economy in the UK will support the UK's wider commitment to circularity in global supply chains, and efforts through the Global Clean Power Alliance, a multilateral initiative to speed up the clean energy transition. GOV.UK
• The delay of the UK's Circular Economy Strategy until 2026 raises uncertainty for investors in reuse and recovery systems, slowing progress in circular economy in construction and end-of-life reuse in construction. Whole Life Carbon
• 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

Last updated: 21 December 2025