# COP31 focuses on zero waste and circular economy

> COP31 targets 15% circular material use by 2035 to cut emissions and boost $108.5bn gains.
- Title: COP31 focuses on zero waste and circular economy | Shortify
- Summary: COP31 targets 15% circular material use by 2035 to cut emissions and boost $108.5bn gains. COP31 aims to achieve 15% global circular material use by 2035…
- Keywords: cop31, zero waste, circular economy, municipal waste, circular material use, greenhouse gas emissions, biomethane, recycling, waste management, unep, iswa, valorinternational
- Source: valorinternational — https://valorinternational.globo.com/environment/news/2026/11/04/cop31-bets-on-zero-waste-and-the-circular-economy.ghtml
- Published: 2026-11-04T20:00:00.847+00:00
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- Topics: cop31, zero waste, circular economy, municipal waste, circular material use, greenhouse gas emissions, biomethane, recycling, waste management, unep, iswa, business
## COP31 implementation focus
COP31 aims to establish itself as the conference of implementation with waste, circular economy, and zero waste as key priorities.
## Zero waste targets
COP31 targets halving municipal waste growth by 2035 and raising global circular material use to 15% by 2035.
## Current waste statistics
Solid waste generation rises from 2.3 billion tonnes in 2023 to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050, with 38% discarded at unsuitable sites.
## Economic potential
Zero-waste and circular-economy measures could generate a net annual gain of $108.5 billion.
## Waste management impact
Proper waste management could reduce total emissions by up to 25% through biomethane and recycling.
## Zero Waste Action Platform
The Zero Waste Action Platform connects initiatives with needed resources like regulatory improvements or infrastructure.
## Implementation challenges
Brazil's waste recovery rate is 4% to 5%, with financing and regulatory frameworks needing to be strengthened.
## Key takeaway

COP31 aims to achieve 15% global circular material use by 2035 through zero waste measures to reduce emissions.