Global Scans · Waste · Weekly Summary

• [New] Beyond waste management, a stronger domestic battery recycling industry will reduce India's import dependence and import expenditure and provide protection against global price volatility - crucial factors for positioning India as a leader in sustainable technology. Autocar Professional
• [New] Experts predict 80 million metric tons of waste by 2050, but recycling rates stay below 10%. OpsMatters
• [New] The United States will generate 24.93 million tons of PV waste between 2025 and 2050, with an economic value of USD 189 billion. OpsMatters
• [New] Global solar panel waste will reach between 60-78 million metric tons by 2050. OpsMatters
• [New] Green Certification and ESG Attention: Smart energy water and waste homes will be more likely to match the Dubai green building objectives and attract ESG-sensitive investors. TopLuxuryProperty.com
• [New] The draft version of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation that is pending approval includes expanding recycled content requirements to plastic packaging beyond bottles and setting 2040 requirements for plastic packaging. Husky
• [New] A team of scientists at the US government's Los Alamos National Laboratory is working to turn nuclear waste into tritium, an isotope of hydrogen that could one day fuel nuclear fusion power plants. Chemistry World
• [New] ReHubs strategy targets recycling 2.5 million tonnes representing 35-40 per cent of Europe's yearly textile waste by 2032. texfash.com
• [New] The hospitality sector has a unique opportunity to drive positive change, not just in reducing waste but in supporting global health. Clean the World
• [New] Global plastic waste is expected to reach 460 million tonnes annually in 2025 with little sign of regulation to cap production. Packaging News
• [New] The UNDP emphasizes the importance of urging industries, businesses, and consumers to recycle and reduce waste, as well as supporting developing countries in adopting sustainable consumption patterns by 2030. Noticias Ambientales
• [New] The National Waste Policy aims to reduce waste going to landfills by 50% by 2030. / Australia Number Analytics LLC
• [New] By 2030, member states must achieve a 10% cut in food waste from processing and manufacturing, and a 30% per capita reduction across retail, restaurants, food services, and households, measured against the 2021-2023 average baseline. CNS Media
• South Korea's domestic goal is to recycle 70% of plastic waste by 2030, from 52% in 2023. Emergen Research
• The waste management segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the coming years because the amount of hazardous municipal and industrial waste produced worldwide is growing. Precedence Research
• 22 million tons of plastic waste will leak into the environment in 2025. Spectrum News NY1
• The European Union's Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles sets ambitious goals for reducing textile waste by 2030, but similar policies are lacking in other major markets. Textile School
• Sustainable agribusiness could reduce agricultural waste by up to 40% by 2025, empowering eco-friendly communities. Farmonaut

Last updated: 15 September 2025