Circular Economy
An economic model focused on minimizing waste and maximizing resource utilization through recycling, reuse, and regeneration.
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Negotiations for a global plastics treaty in Geneva face significant challenges from oil-producing nations and the U.S., threatening efforts to cap virgin plastic production.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to establish an electric vehicle battery recycling center, aiming to integrate itself into the global green economy supply chain.
Retired electric vehicle batteries are being repurposed to provide crucial energy storage and enhance grid reliability in Texas.
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SOLARCYCLE and Arizona State University have validated that solar panels made with 50% recycled glass perform identically to those using new materials.
The Sophia project, coordinated by Aimplas, aims to significantly increase the reuse, repair, and recycling rates of end-of-life photovoltaic (PV) panels across Europe.
BASF has launched a major lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Schwarzheide, Germany, capable of processing up to 15,000 tons of used batteries annually.
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Acciona Energía is exploring the repurposing of electric scooter batteries for stationary energy storage, aligning with EU circular economy regulations.