Global Scans · Circular economy · Weekly Summary

• [New] Biopower will continue to play a stabilising role, increasing from 8.4 GW to 13.8 GW, leveraging the UK's circular economy initiatives and sustainable waste to energy policies. Energy Global
• [New] Carbon emissions from the lithium-ion battery supply chain could be cut by a third by 2060, but only by combining cross-regional cooperation with regionally tailored circular economy policies, a study in Nature has concluded. Chemistry World
• [New] Transitioning to a circular economy could unlock $4.5trn in economic benefits by 2030 (Accenture). Outlook Business
• [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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 09 November 2025