Circular Economy
Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad met with L’Oréal Egypt to strengthen cooperation on sustainability and extended producer responsibility, as part of the country’s shift to a circular economy. The meeting reviewed the company’s roadmap for cutting carbon emissions and improving waste management.
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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.
GS1 US, the American arm of the global nonprofit GS1, is leveraging barcodes and QR codes to enhance the circular economy. By tracking products throughout their lifecycle, these technologies aim to promote responsible material use and reduce environmental impact. A recent podcast features insights from Vivian Tai, GS1 US's Director of Innovation.
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Earth911 has substantially updated its guide on adopting a zero-waste lifestyle, highlighting practical steps to reduce trash amid growing global waste challenges. The article, originally published in 2016, stresses the shift from a linear to a circular economy to minimize environmental impact.