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The waste management and circular economy market of the United States and Canada is in full growth. With new recycling targets that must be reached before 2030 and current recycling values close to 30%, countries and stakeholders should focus on improving waste segregation at source, source separation, materials recovery facility optimization, and ...

Latin America faces several waste management problems, with recycling rates that do not exceed 10%, a large number of open-air dumps, high levels of informality in the workplace, and more than 40% of incorrectly managed waste. Finding a solution to this problem is imperative due to new transformative Mega Trends, such as sustainability and the circ...

This issue of High-Tech Materials Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles significant advancements in high-tech materials for various enhanced industrial applications. The featured innovations include Recycling Polystyrene to Produce Sustainable Surface Materials, Seaweed-based Sustainable and Biodegradable Packaging, High-performance Plant-ba...

This research study identifies key solution providers that support the digital transformation of the waste recycling and circular economy industry. It analyzes the top trends and growth opportunities emerging from this space, noting the regional differences in adoption technologies. The key factors driving and restraining the growth of this market ...

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is emerging as a game changer in the chemicals and materials industry. This technology, which combines advanced machine learning with vast data resources, has the potential to transform the industry by driving innovation, efficiency, and ecologically sound practices. Gen AI allows for faster research and d...

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...

Climate change and the resulting environmental regulations continue to affect all European sectors, including the building construction and demolition space. The European Green Deal, a package of policy initiatives, boosts efficient resource use, outlining investments needed for climate mitigation and adaptation. It calls for a 40% reduction in ove...

Artificial intelligence (AI)- and machine learning (ML)-based technologies are being leveraged for materials research and are replacing experimental and simulation-based research approaches. The need to accelerate materials discovery and the desired accuracy in the properties of materials is driving researchers to seek more granular insights from ...

04 Oct 2021  |  North America  |  Market Research

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 ...