Circular Economy
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.
Imeripotiwa na AI
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.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Alexander Olesen, co-founder and CEO of Buckstop, appeared on the Sustainability In Your Ear podcast to explain how his company uses AI to transform e-waste into valuable resources. Launched in early 2025, Buckstop aims to create an intelligence layer for the circular economy in electronics. Olesen highlights the untapped potential in recycling critical minerals from decommissioned devices.