Climate Crisis: Look to Circular Economies – The Mail & Guardian

Climate crisis: Look to circular economies – The Mail & Guardian

Cutting greenhouse gases from energy production and transport tends to take centre stage when we talk about fighting climate change, but circular economies — keeping materials in use for as long as possible through reuse, recycling, repair and design innovation — is just as important. Roughly 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the way we produce and use materials, according to a 2019 report titled Completing the Picture: How the Ci…

An Austrian research institute made calculations about the smartphones used in European households.

Challenges and opportunities for metal recycling in a circular economy

MRW Challenges and opportunities for metal recycling in a circular economy A rethink of WEEE recycling can drive global metal supply circulatory, says Fernando Nuño, advisory board member for the upcoming electrical engineering exhibition and conference, CWIEME BerlinChallenges and opportunities for metal recycling in a circular economy Neil Merrett

Circular Economy Perspectives: Challenges, Innovations, and Sustainable Futures

The Circular Economy (CE) has attracted considerable global attention as a key strategy for sustainability, waste reduction and resource efficiency. This review systematically analyses more than 160 peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2025 to assess CE innovations, implementation...