Global Scans · Sustainable Waste · Weekly Summary

• [New] Global production is expected to rise by 52% by 2040 - to 680m tonnes - outstripping the capacity of waste management systems around the world. The Guardian
• [New] Breaking the Plastic Wave 2025: An Assessment of the Global System and Strategies for Transformative Change projects that plastic pollution could jump from 130 million to 280 million metric tonnes by 2040, driven by production growth that far outstrips improvements in waste management. SYSTEMIQ
• [New] 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
• [New] As sustainability goals continue to guide policy and investment decisions, organic waste management solutions are expected to remain a key part of long-term environmental planning and circular economy efforts worldwide. Market.us News
• [New] WindEurope has claimed the European Commission's planned Circular Economy Act in 2026 must introduce new waste codes, arguing wind turbine components are currently mixed with construction waste, hindering proper treatment. reNEWS - Renewable Energy News
• [New] The circular economy has the potential to cut up to 39% of global emissions related to materials, thanks to reduced extraction and the reconfiguration of energy-intensive production cycles. Faistgroup.com
• [New] A circular economy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% and the amount of plastic waste that enters the oceans each year by 80% by 2040. Claight Corporation (Expert Market Research)
• [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
• In the ITU strategic plan for 2024-2027, target 2.5 is significant improvement of the ICT sector's contribution to climate and environment action, as measured by concrete indicators including the global e-waste recycling rate and the contribution of telecommunications / ICTs to global GHG emissions. ITU
• 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
• The circular economy presents opportunities given global resource depletion, supply chain vulnerabilities, and environmental stressors. Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• Ecological sanitation systems are recovering nutrients and energy from human waste, transforming disposal problems into resource recovery opportunities in several countries, among them Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, and South Africa. Think Global Health
• Recent News and Project Developments Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation in India is advancing a large-scale waste-to-energy plant expected to generate 18-22 MW daily from incineration of 1,200 tonnes of dry waste, aiming for completion by 2026-27 under a public-private partnership. openpr
• Circular economy business models could generate $4.5 trillion in economic benefits by 2030. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The EU Circular Economy Act is expected to be proposed in 2026, addressing structural barriers to circularity. Trellis
• Recycling and circular economy programs could supply up to 17% of global demand by 2032. Mugglehead Investment Magazine
• The Dutch government has set ambitious circularity and waste management targets for 2030 and 2050. Water Alliance
• In the next few years, you can expect deeper integration of AI in health, smart waste management that scans and sorts garbage, and predictive analytics that forecasts city events before they occur. Explore Dubai
• The Commission would propose a set of short-term initiatives to support plastic recyclers before the end of the year, without waiting for the adoption of the Circular Economy Act scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. Landbell Group
• Multi-residential buildings that are managed by private waste management companies, rather than a municipality, will not become part of the EPR program until 2031. Global News
• As circular economy practices become mainstream, ethical fashion will redefine how the world perceives clothing shifting from disposable to durable, from exploitative to empowering. Apparel Views
• Recycling and circular economy initiatives could supply up to 17% of global demand by 2032, easing supply risk pressures and supporting sustainability targets. Yahoo Finance

Last updated: 15 December 2025