Circular Economy

The growing e-waste crisis is escalating. According to the UN Global E-Waste Monitor, e-waste has grown eightfold since 2010, outpacing electronics recycling by almost five times.

California Expands Ban on Microbeads and Glitter

California passes AB 823 to extend its microbead ban to glitter, non-rinse-off cosmetics, and cleaning products, closing gaps in microplastic regulation.

DP World expands 3PL capacity with a new 249,600-sq-ft warehouse in Middletown, boosting logistics, automation, and sustainability across the Mid-Atlantic.

Ohio Overhauls Solid Waste and Debris Rules

Ohio’s new law reshapes solid waste and debris rules, adds a withdrawal process for counties, updates fee structures, and strengthens oversight.

The New Waste Equation

Extended Producer Responsibility laws expand across states, reshaping ESG strategies and compliance as companies prepare for 2030 climate goals.

Samsara Eco opens its first plant in Australia, scaling enzymatic recycling to produce low-carbon circular materials for apparel, packaging, and automotive.

Silence hurts brands. Sharing credible sustainability stories boosts demand, reduces risk, and builds loyalty. See why product transparency is now a growth driver.

The global recycled HDPE market will expand from $16.8B in 2024 to $38.7B by 2034, driven by regulations, consumer demand, and new recycling technologies.

SVG strengthens conservation through the national fund while the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund launches circular economy projects to cut waste and build resilience.

Grist reports on a new study that finds U.S. mine waste holds vast reserves of critical minerals like lithium and manganese—enough to reduce import reliance and power clean energy growth.

An Indiana-based partnership has recycled over 1M pounds of medical plastics. Their approach targets hard-to-recycle waste from the orthopedic industry.

Bio based battery market to grow 6.4% annually, driven by enzymatic tech and healthcare adoption, reaching $223.2M by 2035.

UConn receives top Connecticut awards for EV charging expansion, emissions cuts, and student-led energy and water conservation.

ENLIGHT will recycle irradiated graphite and develop a domestic supply chain, bolstering UK nuclear energy security and supporting net zero goals.

Defense contractors are accelerating adoption of synthetic and sustainable aviation fuels to enhance energy resilience, operational reach, and global interoperability.

Bavaria Fiction becomes the first major production house certified under EMAS and ISO 14001, advancing CO₂ cuts and sustainable film production.

Canada invests $8.2M in Northcliff’s Sisson Project to secure tungsten and molybdenum supply, strengthen critical mineral chains, and support a net-zero economy.

Illinois will ban polystyrene foam food containers statewide by 2030, joining a growing number of U.S. states tackling plastic waste and pollution.

Lib Work’s new 3D-printed Model B home uses no cement, integrates Tesla Powerwall, and features sensors and smart tech for a fully off-grid, low-carbon lifestyle.

Lunettes de ZAC reuses and redistributes eyewear across France through a circular model focused on environmental and social impact.

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