Global Scans · Circular economy · Weekly Summary

• [New] Meeting Victoria's targets will create new jobs, including in clean energy, land restoration, zero-emissions transport, and the circular economy. Climate Change
• As a global leader in both commercial and residential recycling, Wales has amazing potential to lead by example when it comes to future-focused circular economy strategies. The Metal Packager
• India expresses willingness to host the World Circular Economy Forum in 2026 and seeks greater collaboration with Asia-Pacific countries on the circular economy. The Economic Times
• Buyofuel is proud to be enabling businesses across India to not only cut emissions but to adapt to alternatives that will build a circular economy. CXOToday.com
• The circular economy sector alone is poised to reach a valuation of a staggering $2 trillion by 2050, concurrently generating an estimated 10 million new jobs, thereby aligning economic growth with environmental stewardship. Urban Acres
• Compared to the U.S., the ESA has initiated more top-down measures to build a circular economy in space by 2050. Nature
• By encouraging resource efficiency, reuse, recycling, and sustainable practices, the EU hopes to set a global example and position itself as a leader in circular economy practices. Circular Online
• The circular economy can predict substantial changes in GHG emissions in the Netherlands, underscoring its potential as an effective mechanism for reducing environmental impact. BioMed Central
• The state government set a target to divert 80% of waste from landfill by 2030, but the total waste recovery rate has remained around 69% since introducing the circular economy policy in 2020. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• The transition to a circular economy is more than an environmental imperative - it represents a strategic economic opportunity, enabling industries to innovate sustainably, create new jobs, and drive meaningful progress toward global climate goals. Circular Online
• The circular economy will address Pakistan's waste management challenges, reduce import dependency, and foster manufacturing job creation while bolstering energy and food security. The Express Tribune
• Given that embodied carbon regulation involves material innovations, circular economy strategies, and green infrastructure policies, integrating RD & D-driven solutions into national frameworks could accelerate policy adoption and strengthen global climate commitments. SpringerLink
• By adopting zero-waste and circular economy models, the U.S. could significantly reduce its environmental impact while creating economic opportunities in recycling and waste-to-energy industries. Forbes
• Regulations in key regions - especially Europe and parts of Asia - are expected to accelerate adoption by pressing for greater transparency, LCA data, and alignment with circular economy principles. Yahoo Finance
• Vietnam has launched its National Action Plan for Circular Economy until 2035, prioritizing the expansion of renewable energy as a key driver of sustainable economic growth. SolarQuarter
• Adopting circular economy principles could generate $4.5 trillion in economic benefits by 2030.Carbon Pricing: As more regions implement carbon pricing mechanisms, the embodied carbon in construction materials will have a direct economic impact. Flocode: Engineering Insights
• Advancing the circular economy: New regulations, including the Critical Raw Materials Act and Circular Economy Act (2026), should enhance recycling, reduce material dependencies and promote sustainable manufacturing. CEE Legal Matters
• A circular economy is designed to tackle global challenges such as climate change, waste, and pollution while creating economic opportunities by maximizing resource efficiency. Novelis Inc.
• By bending the linear trajectory of business into a regenerative cycle, the circular economy offers global benefits-reducing environmental impact, creating economic opportunities and ensuring long-term profitability. Bizclik Media Ltd
• The circular economy could contribute USD 4.5 trillion to the global economy by 2030 and be worth USD 2 trillion in India by 2050, creating nearly 10 million jobs. Equitypandit
• The highly energy efficient facility will play a critical role in driving a circular economy and contributing to UK decarbonization by diverting unrecyclable waste from high-emissions landfill sites. enfinium

Last updated: 29 June 2025