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Upcycled ingredients – in other words, reusing surplus ingredients that would otherwise go to waste – offer food manufacturers an opportunity to reduce waste, improve efficiency and develop new added-value streams, according to a new report by GlobalData.

Upcycled ingredients offer food manufacturers an opportunity to reduce waste

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Upcycled ingredients – in other words, reusing surplus ingredients that would otherwise go to waste – offer food manufacturers an opportunity to…

While 72% of Brazilians have a positive view of companies that invest in circular economy practices, more than two fifths (43%) say that they are hesitant about purchasing recycled products, a new report by Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry (CNI) has found.

Brazilians ‘hesitant’ about purchasing recycled products, study finds

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While 72% of Brazilians have a positive view of companies that invest in circular economy practices, more than two fifths…

Europe could meet over half of its future demand for critical raw materials through recycling and waste recovery by the middle of the century, according to a new study by WEEE Forum.

Mineral waste could supply more than half of Europe’s critical demand by 2050

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Europe could meet over half of its future demand for critical raw materials and minerals through recycling and waste recovery…

Ireland's ability to meet its 2030 municipal and packaging waste recycling targets is likely to prove 'challenging' without further policy intervention, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said.

Ireland likely to struggle to meet 2030 recycling targets without further policy intervention

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Ireland’s ability to meet its 2030 municipal and packaging waste recycling targets is likely to prove ‘challenging’ without further policy…

Bangladesh-based manufacturer Harnest has unveiled the Responsible Trims Collection, a new platform intended to support the use of recycled, next-generation and biodegradable trims in garment manufacturing.

Harnest launches platform to encourage adoption of recycled and biodegradable trims

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Bangladesh-based manufacturer Harnest has unveiled the Responsible Trims Collection, a new platform intended to support the use of recycled, next-generation…

Metals recycling firm TSR Group has partnered with BASF on a new collaborative venture to advance the recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Europe.

TSR Group, BASF team up to advance EV battery recycling

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Metals recycling firm TSR Group has partnered with BASF on a new collaborative venture to advance the recycling of electric…

Danish citizens returned a record 2.2 billion bottles and cans in 2025, the highest level ever recorded by Dansk Retursystem, the non-profit that manages the country's deposit return system.

Denmark hits new heights for bottle and can deposit returns

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Danish citizens returned a record 2.2 billion bottles and cans in 2025, the highest level ever recorded by Dansk Retursystem,…

The introduction of small Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) charges on clothing has little impact on consumer behaviour, provided said charges are below a certain level, a new study by WEFT and Manchester Metropolitan University has found.

Small recycling charges on clothing unlikely to influence consumer behaviour

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The introduction of small Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) charges on clothing has little impact on consumer behaviour, provided said charges…

Singapore-based Circulate Capital has raised $220 million in the first close of its Circulate Capital Asia Fund II, which will support circular supply chain initiatives and recycling infrastructure, in south and Southeast Asia.

Circulate Capital raises $220 million to fund circular and recycling initiatives in Asia

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Singapore-based Circulate Capital has raised $220 million in the first close of its Circulate Capital Asia Fund II, which will…

Europe generates around 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste each year, with only a small share collected and sorted for recycling, a new report by Boston Consulting Group and ReHubs has found.

Europe generates 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste each year

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Europe generates around 15.2 million tonnes of textile waste each year, with only a small share collected and sorted for…