From valorinternational · Nov 4, 2026 · 1m 10s

COP31 focuses on zero waste and circular economy

COP31 targets 15% circular material use by 2035 to cut emissions and boost $108.5bn gains.

In brief

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 through zero waste measures to reduce emissions. Originally reported by valorinternational.

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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.

The headline

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

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