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• [New] Adopting the circular economy is a form of risk management: circular companies are better prepared to face emerging environmental regulations, such as the upcoming European Circular Economy Law, expected in 2026. Faistgroup.com
• [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 new Circular Economy Act is scheduled for adoption in 2026, and the inclusion of non-permanent carbon capture and utilization (CCU) products in the EU ETS will be assessed in Q2/Q3 2026. NautaDutilh
• 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)
• India's circular economy vision could get a boost too. ETEnergyworld
• The core goals of the APCO 2030 Strategic Plan are to drive the transformation of Australia's packaging industry toward a circular economy through economic incentives and systemic reforms. kdwpack.com
• Circular economy adoption will accelerate, as seen in IKEA's global refurbishment programs aimed at extending product lifecycles and reducing waste. KnowESG
• The economic, health, and environmental benefits of a circular economy for food alone would be worth $2.7 trillion a year by 2050. Morgan Stanley Investment Management
• In the long-term (2050) scenario, to create a more circular economy, recycling (using renewable energy), alongside a maximum substitution of bio-based plastics, can be employed to further reduce emissions. Nature
• Circulate is a leading investor in circular economy infrastructure such as recycling supply chains in South Asia and Latin America, and also invests in disruptive innovation such as bio-based plastic alternatives and improved paper packaging. Newsweek
• G20 member countries could lead South-South collaboration by creating a Global Alliance for Steel Scrap to promote circular economy policies and standardise scrap trade regulations. T20 South Africa
• As technology matures, boost renewable fuel production scales up, and regulatory frameworks align with circular economy principles, pyrolysis oil could become a mainstream renewable fuel-helping reduce landfill dependency, cut emissions, and diversify the global energy mix. EIN Presswire
• In 2028, sustainability will be the dominant building trend, as energy efficiency is developed with purpose, resources are sustainably sourced, and circular economy principles are put into action. World Construction Today
• By 2035, circular economy models are everywhere. The ChannelPro Network
• Circular economy practices could generate $4.5 trillion in economic benefits by 2030. Valeriu Crudu
• The circular economy has the potential to unlock $4.5 trillion in economic value. Closed Loop Partners
• To date, IFC has committed more than $1 billion to circular economy-related projects across emerging markets and across the entire product lifecycle-supporting companies that are turning waste into opportunity and designing smarter, more resource-efficient systems. Caribbean News Global
• In 2025, circular economy continues to thrive and opportunities lie in supply chains, modular designs, food waste, construction and bioplastics. SecondMuse

Last updated: 07 September 2025