Global Scans · Circular economy · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] By 2025, circular economy models will dominate, with companies redesigning products for longevity, recyclability, and minimal waste. SupplyChains Magazine
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• As circular economy practices become mainstream, ethical fashion will redefine how the world perceives clothing shifting from disposable to durable, from exploitative to empowering. Apparel Views
• Sustainability: The global push for a circular economy will demand highly precise and efficient production systems that minimize waste, a role for which advanced robotics is perfectly suited. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The Commission would propose a set of short-term initiatives to support plastic recyclers before the end of the year, without waiting for the adoption of the Circular Economy Act scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. Landbell Group

Last updated: 07 December 2025