Global Scans · Waste · Weekly Summary

• [New] Plan A 2025 will do even more with M&S aiming to make its entire business model zero waste - not just its own operations but also its supply chains and products. Marks & Spencer
• [New] The eco and ethical programme is an ambitious, customer focused plan that builds on the success of the first 10 years of Plan A and will support 1,000 communities, help 10 million people live happier, healthier lives and convert M&S into a zero-waste business. Marks & Spencer
• [New] In 2025, companies will adopt AI to optimise energy use, reduce waste, and enhance supply chain efficiency. CMR Blog
• [New] For context, an average American home consumes about 30 kWh of electricity daily, meaning each ton of food waste could power a home for 6-10 days. The Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas Blog
• [New] An empirical study based on the Indian electronics retail industry found that managing end-user returned products through retailers substantially improves resource recovery and reduces environmental impact, underscoring the potential of reverse supply chains in promoting e-waste management. Nature
• [New] FT-SPK will become the mainstay of agricultural / forestry waste in the medium term, will be developed synergistically with PtL in the long term, will be used as a pilot project after 2035, and will become mainstream with the decline of the cost of green hydrogen from 2050 onwards. SpringerOpen
• [New] In the medium term (2035-2050), the Fischer-Tropsch synthetic paraffinic kerosene route will become mainstream, feedstock will shift to agricultural waste, forestry waste, and municipal solid waste, and technology maturity will increase. SpringerOpen
• [New] Existing studies [39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45] agree that near-term (2025-2035) SAF will be dominated by HEFA, feedstock will comprise waste oils and fats, and technology maturity will be high and can be applied commercially. SpringerOpen
• [New] As a participating jurisdiction of the Lowering Organic Waste Methane Initiative, Lagos has committed to cutting methane emissions from waste disposal by 30% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels - an annual reduction of 34,400 tons of methane. RMI
• [New] By 2030, approximately 8 million metric tons of solar panel waste will accumulate globally, increasing to 80 million metric tons by 2050. Okon Recycling
• [New] The broader aviation sector agreed in 2021 to target net-zero emissions in 2050 based mainly on a gradual switch to SAF, which is made from waste oil and biomass. TankTerminals
• [New] The exponential increase in clothing waste poses significant risks and is a pressing global societal issue. SpringerOpen
• We could recycle so much more plastic waste within the UK if improvements to existing systems and legislation create the right atmosphere to increase investment. British Plastics Federation
• The UK could be a leading nation when it comes to the sound management of plastic waste if there is a step change in how we perceive plastic items that have reached the end of their first life. British Plastics Federation
• Trashin (Brazil) - Specializes in sustainable waste management, the circular economy, and reverse logistics, unlocking opportunities for refusal, remanufacturing, and recycling of waste materials. Yahoo Finance
• Since thousands of lithium-ion battery packs from automobiles will reach the end of their useful lives in the next ten years, battery waste management is an impending problem that calls for sustainable recycling and second-life applications. EVMechanica
• North Somerset Council will this month begin collecting plastic bags and soft plastic wrappings as part of an overhaul of the waste services offered to households. MRW
• The use of local waste will take a leap forward with the inauguration of CVR II, which is expected in early 2026 and will use a large part of the organic waste for the production of biogas and biofertilizers. Havana Times
• Australia is making significant strides in sustainable waste management, with a renewed focus on increasing diversion, reuse, and recycling opportunities. GHD
• Economic Costs: India could lose USD 133 billion in material value due to plastic waste by 2030, with significant municipal spending on waste management. EDUREV.IN
• Iata member airlines agreed in 2021 to target net zero emissions in 2050 based mainly on a gradual switch to SAF, which is made from waste oil and biomass. The National
• By prioritizing sustainable production, efficient waste management, and regional cooperation, IGAD countries can protect their marine and aquatic ecosystems, improve public health, and unlock green economic opportunities. IGAD
• Economic Costs: A FICCI report estimates India could lose USD 133 billion in material value from plastic packaging by 2030, with USD 68 billion lost due to uncollected plastic waste. Drishti IAS

Last updated: 30 June 2025