Laporan menyebut limbah ekonomi global mencapai $29 triliun setiap tahun

Selasa, 19 Mei 2026

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Ekonomi global membuang hampir sepertiga dari outputnya setiap tahun, menurut sebuah analisis baru yang menaksir kerugian tahunan sekitar $29 triliun. Circularity Gap Report 2026 mengaitkan kekurangan tersebut dengan kegagalan produk yang prematur, inefisiensi energi, dan kerugian lain yang dapat dihindari.

Laporan yang disusun oleh kelompok riset Circle Economy dan firma konsultan Deloitte ini menilai ekonomi dunia bernilai sekitar $96 triliun. Laporan tersebut menghitung bahwa €25,4 triliun, atau $29 triliun, terbuang melalui lima saluran utama. Limbah akhir masa pakai menyumbang bagian terbesar sebesar $11,6 triliun, diikuti oleh kerugian energi sebesar $10,1 triliun dan infrastruktur yang sudah usang senilai $6 triliun.

China's GDP surpasses 140 trillion yuan in 2025

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Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows China's GDP grew 5 percent year-on-year in 2025, reaching 140.19 trillion yuan and surpassing the 140 trillion yuan threshold for the first time. Carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP fell 5 percent, while air quality continued to improve.

Global circular economy shrinks to 7.2 percent in 2023

The Circularity Gap Report 2024 reveals that the global economy's circularity has declined to 7.2 percent, down from 9.1 percent in 2018. This means less than 8 percent of consumed materials like steel, plastic, and food come from recycled or reused sources. The report, published by Circle Economy with Deloitte, highlights the persistence of the linear take-make-dispose model amid rising sustainability discussions.

Circular economy can address half of global emissions

Selasa, 24 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

While renewable energy targets about 55% of greenhouse gas emissions, the circular economy tackles the remaining 45% from material production and use. This approach replaces the linear take-make-waste model with strategies to design out waste, extend product life, and restore natural systems. Reports suggest it could reduce emissions by billions of tons annually across key sectors.

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Colombian government projects dollar at $3,801 and brent at us$59.2 for 2026

Kamis, 12 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

The Ministry of Finance published the Financial Plan for 2026, projecting 2.6% GDP growth and 5.8% inflation. The document estimates an average dollar rate of $3,801 and Brent barrel at US$59.2, though analysts warn of calculation errors and lack of concrete measures for fiscal cuts. The publication was delayed by more than a month compared to previous years.

India’s March trade deficit eases to $20.67 billion amid West Asia crisis

India’s goods trade deficit narrowed to $20.67 billion in March from $21.69 billion a year earlier, data from the Commerce and Industry Ministry showed. The easing came amid a West Asia crisis that curbed petroleum imports and exports to the region. Goods exports for FY26 rose 1% to $441 billion.

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