How can a circular economy be implemented in the UK by 2040?
RECYCLING magazine 03 / 2025
From transforming agricultural waste into sustainable textiles to revolutionising chemical recycling and financing models, the circular economy is gaining momentum – albeit not without hurdles. Across Europe and Southeast Asia, researchers, companies, and governments are rethinking waste, from plastics and steel to the participation of small businesses. As new studies highlight both progress and persistent gaps – in infrastructure, transparency, and public trust – the message is clear: the shift to circularity is underway, and those who act early stand to gain the most.
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© E. Zillner Accelerating the transformation
A current study addresses the question of which factors are particularly relevant for the efficiency of the transition to a circular economy within the EU.
© pixabay.com Agricultural waste can become clothing
Cellulose-based textile materials can make the clothing sector more sustainable.
© Steve Buissinne; pixabay.com Building Europe‘s recycling future
Europe’s recycling industry’s development depends on sustained investment, upgraded infrastructure, and harmonised regulation to support a truly circular economy.
© E. Zillner Decarbonising containerboard
Like all other industries, the European containerboard industry wants to be climate-neutral by 2050.
© E. Zillner Digital empowerment
How can consumers be empowered to better support the circular economy?
AI generated ; Adobe Firefly It‘s all about trust
Consumers play an underestimated role in the transformation to a circular economy.
© G. Schmitt Lesson learned from crisis
Stakeholders have come together to discuss which aid instruments will be helpful in the future.
© Gerd Altmann; pixabay.com Lots of money needed to be competitive
Chemical recycling in Europe remains nascent, mostly due to unattractive economics.
© S. Hatzfeld Making cars circular
The increased use of recycled steel in automotive production must be accompanied by efforts to improve its overall availability and quality.
© Aimplas Recycling for food-contact applications
Recently, due to population growth, consumption has increased, which in turn has led to a rise in the amount of waste generated.
© wikimedia.org Thing big, act small
A recent study examines how MSMEs in the ASEAN member states are participating – or not participating – in the transition to a circular economy.
© Jonathan; pixabay.com Treading water
There is little information about how circular the steel industry actually is.
© Stefan Schweihofer; pixabay.com Where does the money come from?
The financing of the circular economy has been poorly documented to date. This is partly due to its complex, multidimensional nature.
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RECYCLING magazine 03 / 2025
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