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The North American region has witnessed unprecedented weather disruptions that have caused dry spells, droughts, rising temperatures, and longer summer seasons, all of which have affected freshwater surface water sources. This has also put immense pressure on groundwater sources, which are being exploited. US states, especially the Pacific and Midw...

Material recovery facilities (MRFs) are essential components of the circular economy, acting as intermediaries that process recyclable materials for reuse or further recycling. They are a vital link in the solid waste management value chain, processing waste collected from various sources and preparing valuable recyclables for resale to manufacture...

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...

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 ...

13 Dec 2022  |  North America  |  Market Research

Carbon Emission Reduction Benefits Drive Growth Opportunities for Hazardous Waste Management across the Globe

Transformative Mega Trends, Increasing Prices of Raw Materials, and Supply Chain Risks Set to Drive the Circular Economy Benefits of Reuse and Recycling

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Waste management, particularly hazardous waste, is becoming an increasingly complex issue and requires specific, novel collection and handling practices and special management. With population size and industrialization growing, the volume of waste generated may never decrease. With the ongoing gas and energy crisis, the need for energy security is...

The possibility of generating energy through landfill gas is an opportunity that has been gaining momentum in recent years. In 2018, the United States generated 292.4 million tons of waste, 146.1 million tons of which was sent to landfills. These landfills are one of the main emitters of methane in the country, a greenhouse gas with a much higher h...

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 ...

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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Key Issues Addressed

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...