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The hidden global market behind recycling revealed

Recycling may happen far from the place where waste is produced. Paper, metals, plastics and glass discarded in one country can be shipped across the world and used as raw materials in another. This international market is a major part of today's circular economy, yet it is often overlooked whe

Phys.org ScienceOctober 19, 20261 min read
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The hidden global market behind recycling revealed

Recycling may happen far from the place where waste is produced. Paper, metals, plastics and glass discarded in one country can be shipped across the world and used as raw materials in another. This international market is a major part of today's circular economy, yet it is often overlooked when national recycling policies are designed.

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