Global Scans · Circular economy · Weekly Summary

• [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] The circular economy within tech will grow by 25% by 2025, driven by consumers' increasing demand for environmentally friendly products. Ana Crudu
• Against the backdrop of current global trends, Viet Nam-EU cooperation faces a wide horizon of opportunities in circular economy development, renewable energy, semiconductors, satellite technology and digital transformation. Nhan Dan Online
• By 2025, circular economy models will dominate, with companies redesigning products for longevity, recyclability, and minimal waste. SupplyChains Magazine
• Promoting a circular economy in the UK will support the UK's wider commitment to circularity in global supply chains, and efforts through the Global Clean Power Alliance, a multilateral initiative to speed up the clean energy transition. GOV.UK
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 14 December 2025