Global Scans · Waste · Weekly Summary

• [New] South Korea's domestic goal is to recycle 70% of plastic waste by 2030, from 52% in 2023. Emergen Research
• [New] The waste management segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the coming years because the amount of hazardous municipal and industrial waste produced worldwide is growing. Precedence Research
• [New] 22 million tons of plastic waste will leak into the environment in 2025. Spectrum News NY1
• [New] The European Union's Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles sets ambitious goals for reducing textile waste by 2030, but similar policies are lacking in other major markets. Textile School
• [New] Sustainable agribusiness could reduce agricultural waste by up to 40% by 2025, empowering eco-friendly communities. Farmonaut
• [New] The future we envision has Bananageries embedded in food systems globally, turning agricultural waste streams into community nutrition hubs while supporting farmer income diversification. CNS Media
• [New] Geological disposal facility for nuclear waste could cost £54bn and 'appears unachievable'. Electricity Info
• The European Commission published early warning reports for Member States at risk of missing the 2020 target of 50% preparation for re-use / recycling for municipal waste. Environment
• The export of non-hazardous waste, also known as 'green-listed' waste, will generally be prohibited to non-OECD countries. Environment

Last updated: 08 September 2025