
4 charts to show why adopting a circular economy matters
Apr 4, 2024 · A circular economy that reduces, reuses or recycles waste can cut the world’s growing municipal waste volumes, finds a new United Nations report. Here’s how.
Tech helps Egypt's informal recyclers build circular economy | World ...
Jun 14, 2021 · A group of multinationals, backed by Egypt's government, have created a plastic recovery scheme which rewards informal collectors through digital credits.
Shanghai has tough new recycling rules – and it will stop trash ...
Jul 3, 2019 · The megacity has launched one of China's first recycling schemes as the country looks for ways to tackle its waste.
Recycling alone won't solve the plastic waste crisis
Sep 27, 2021 · Recycling plastic is not enough to beat the global waste crisis - we need more new ways to make food packaging, including using more compostable materials.
World recycling facts for 2022: Plastic, paper and more | World ...
Jun 22, 2022 · These 25 recycling facts and statistics show the state of plastic, paper, aluminum, glass, electronic and food recycling, and the progress the world has to make.
Automotive industry circularity: How the EU, China and the US are ...
Mar 22, 2024 · The EU's battery recycling mandates exemplify a proactive stance on the burgeoning issue of EV battery disposal. By advocating for increased use of recycled materials and setting …
How is Singapore recycling wastewater to make it drinkable?
Nov 30, 2022 · Singapore is recycling wastewater so it’s clean enough to drink. Other countries need water solutions too, as climate change leaves more facing shortages.
‘Wishcycling’: the dos and don’ts of recycling | World Economic Forum
Nov 24, 2021 · ‘Wishcycling’ is contaminating the recycling system. Our well-intentioned acts of recycling may actually be slowing the move to a circular economy. More than half of people in the US …
Recycling metals can help the mining industry tackle e-waste
Dec 12, 2024 · Four key steps the mining industry can take to boost recycling metals and minerals from end-of-life equipment and scrap – also known as electronic-waste.
World Environment Day: How to beat plastic pollution
Jun 3, 2025 · This World Environment Day, discover 8 groundbreaking innovations tackling plastic pollution—from AI-powered recycling to river waste capture and biodegradable plastics.