
‘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 …
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.
6 experts explain why we should be bullish on 'EPR'
6 days ago · The highest value will be generated through digital compliance infrastructure, verified collection and recycling claims and data-driven traceability tools that enable companies to meet …
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.
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.
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.
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.
How 2025 can be the tipping point for scaled reusable packaging
Jan 21, 2025 · Just 9% of plastics are recycled worldwide, meaning recycling alone will not solve the plastic waste issue and innovative solutions are needed. Reuse is the most powerful market shift that …
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.
How to build the circular economy after global talks stall
Dec 10, 2025 · Post 'Paris Agreement for Plastics' and COP30 in Belém, we are shifting from negotiation to alignment on infrastructure to enable the circular economy.