Waste Management

04 Mar 2022  |  Asia Pacific

Taiwan Plastic Waste Management Growth Opportunities

Transformational Growth of Waste Recycling to Boost New Era of Circular Economy and Sustainability

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Taiwan is on a mission to change its consumption and production patterns and shift towards a global, green supply chain model. The country has taken concrete steps to promote a circular economy and align its environmental and economic goals. It aims to achieve resource efficiency by incorporating high levels of recycling into its waste management s...

South Korea has one of the highest per capita plastic packaging consumption rates globally, as well as one of the highest rates of collection and recycling. The country is strongly pushing the circular economy of plastic recycling through new policies and initiatives and is building on country-wide programs, such as waste disposal fees based on vol...

The municipal waste management services market in Brazil is growing. The federal government has implemented public policies and plans, such as the National Basic Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB), to universalize basic sanitation and increase municipal waste collection levels by 2033. It aims to improve differentiated waste collection rates and eliminate i...

Plastic waste generation will increase in the coming years in China, mainly due to the fast development of the Chinese economy and progressing urbanization, posing significant environmental concern. Therefore, the incorporation of sustainable approach to manage plastic waste becomes critical. In 2018, China came out with plastic wastes ban to focus...

04 Oct 2021  |  North America

Global Waste Recycling and Circular Economy Outlook, 2021

The Increasing Adoption of Smart Technologies Will Boost Decarbonization and the Digital Sustainability of Supply Chains

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2021 is defined by a continued market reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, implying that recycling facilities are still adjusting to market fluctuations. Digitalization and decarbonization will gain momentum and companies will strive to achieve sustainability goals and will continue to focus on innovative technologies. The market is pushing for a ...

The global waste management industry is transitioning toward greater digital technology adoption with the growing availability and deployment of smart solutions such as smart bins and fleet management, cloud computing, customer interfaces, waste tracking systems, and AI robotic sorting. These solutions will significantly improve waste collection, t...

17 Sep 2021  |  North America

US Circular Economy for Lubricants Growth Opportunities

Demand for Sustainable and High-quality Base Oils Drives Future Growth Potential

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The United States accounts for more than 20% of all lubricants consumed globally. It has one of the highest per capita consumption rates of 7.6 gallons per year. Key factors such as high automobile use or ownership and a huge variety of industries contribute to the demand for lubricants. In 2020, total demand for lubricants in the United States rea...

Sustainable living, green environment, zero waste goals, zero carbon emissions, and circular economy are gradually becoming key themes in the agendas of governments and private organizations the world over. As economies progressed with rapid industrialization, globalization, technological innovations, better standards of living and improved consume...

18 Dec 2020  |  North America

Global Waste Recycling and Circular Economy Market Outlook, 2020

A Year of Continuing Digitalization, Ambitious Sustainability Goals, and Innovative Technologies Is Tempered by Reaction to the COVID-19 Pandemic

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A sustainable future requires a holistic approach across the entire waste management system. Responding quickly to market fluctuations, redefining growth, investing in innovative solutions and technologies, and focusing on long-term benefits can turn market challenges into business opportunities. Sustainability-minded enterprises and consumers are...