Cirkulär ekonomi
During the Cumbre Glocal de Economía Circular in Ibagué, the Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI) and Asocapitales signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen sustainability in Colombia's capital cities. The agreement was signed in the presence of mayors from various countries and Colombian capitals. It represents a political and technical commitment to innovation and circular economy.
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Waste4Change CEO Mohammad Bijaksana Junerosano called for a total overhaul of Indonesia's waste management system amid a national garbage crisis. He highlighted a circular economy potential of Rp 500 trillion per year, provided strong infrastructure and ecosystems are in place. The remarks came at an Earth Day media gathering in Jakarta on April 20, 2026.
The dismantling of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 site is exemplifying a circular economy model. Over 20% of pavilion materials are targeted for reuse, with 98% of non-reusable items recycled. Structures like the Pasona and Netherlands pavilions will relocate to Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, while others transform into bags and childcare facilities.
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Alexander Olesen, medgrundare och VD för Buckstop, medverkade i podcasten Sustainability In Your Ear för att förklara hur hans företag använder AI för att omvandla e-avfall till värdefulla resurser. Lanserad i början av 2025, syftar Buckstop till att skapa ett intelligenslager för den cirkulära ekonomin inom elektronik. Olesen belyser den outnyttjade potentialen i att återvinna kritiska mineraler från utslagna enheter.