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Increase in waste generation and the subsequent irresponsible dumping of waste is identified as the fast-growing problem causing significant damage to environment, aquatic ecosystem, and human health. Industrialization, urbanization and the associated economic growth will face significant challenges if sound waste management practices are not put i...

The level of hazardous waste management varies among Asia-Pacific countries. Many countries still face major difficulties in managing locally produced hazardous waste. The private sector is often involved in treating hazardous waste at the national level; this is prevalent to a large extent in countries such as Singapore, Australia, and to a lesser...

The impact of economic growth, rapid industrialization, and urbanization is directly related to the rise in emissions of toxic and harmful pollutants, often related to human activity. Air pollution can affect both human and environmental health, causing diseases and atmospheric phenomena such as smog and acid rain. Pollutants (solid particles, liqu...

03 Jun 2025  |  Global  |  Market Outlook

Top 10 Growth Opportunities in the Global Industrial and Irrigation Water Management Markets, 2025

Novel Market Demands Driven by Increased Water Scarcity Transforming the Technology Landscape of Several Industries

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Trends such as population growth and urbanization continue to impact the level and degree of pollution of water bodies across the globe. Climate change aggravates this situation further, causing weather phenomena such as altered rainfall patterns, droughts, and heavy storms, which can influence water availability and pollution. Consequently, water ...

Europe has been faced with unprecedented heatwaves and droughts triggered by climate change. This has affected surface and groundwater availability across regions, leading to water use restrictions and investment in water reuse infrastructure.Southern European countries such as Spain, Cyprus, Malta, and Greece have invested in desalination as an al...

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 amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated and emitted into the atmosphere continues to rise as a direct result of a series of complex interactions including population growth, improved standards of living, and expanding economies, and this is clearly demonstrated by both the increasing absolute level and the annual rate of increase in atmospheri...

The circular economy for used electrical and electronic equipment (used EEE) in India is experiencing transformational growth as an expanding domestic electronics manufacturing industry, rapid digitalization, and shorter electronics replacement cycles intersect with a stricter policy environment and the rise of value-driven business models. The unr...

The climate emergency and the global economy's pivotal shift to net zero have prompted a need for transparent and accountable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks that can shape the transition of sustainability and the circular economy. The future of ESG, sustainability, and the circular economy will rely on delivering more with l...