Circular economy Stories - Page 2

Asian Stories

Circular economy stories

What reCommerce data can tell us about consumer demands

Sales data from a Korean reCommerce platform show cultural moments can revive long-discontinued items and expose demand before retail catches up.

By Jaewha Choi • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026

Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation spotlights Thailand manufacturing trends

Manufacturers are weighing digitalisation, AI and cybersecurity as Thailand's factories face labour shortages, cost pressure and tighter sustainability goals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

Global Stories

Circular economy stories

Robotics

AI is creating a semiconductor boom. But who will keep it running?

Rising AI chip demand is putting pressure on fabs to keep costly equipment productive, making refurbishment and repairs increasingly vital.

By Kenneth Lee Wee Ching • 5 min read • Sat, 29th Aug 2026

Internet of Things

Legrand launches INSPYRA wiring range across ANZ

Built for faster fitting and cleaner finishes, the range adds smart controls, USB-C charging and recycled materials to Australian projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Supply Chain

Malaysia & Indonesia launch lithium-ion battery cell

Six new partnerships and a cross-border pouch cell debut in Sepang as ASEAN moves to turn battery research into production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Supply Chain

Metal Morph raises GBP £700,000 to recycle water chemicals

The funding could help cut water-treatment costs and emissions, after trials recovered 90% of spent chemicals at 95% purity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Supply Chain

GSMA adds Closing the Loop recycling service to portfolio

Mobile operators now have a packaged way to link handset sales with recycling, as GSMA Industry Services broadens its sustainability tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Agricultural Technology

atNorth heat reuse deal to feed Danish greenhouses

The project could cut emissions and reduce Denmark's reliance on imported winter produce by heating new greenhouse facilities with surplus data centre heat.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026

Unified Communications

Dell launches 43-inch 4K huddle monitor in Australia

Small meeting rooms could get easier to kit out as Dell's 43-inch conferencing monitor combines camera, audio and display in one unit.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Circular economy stories

iOS

iPhone trade-in values split ahead of Apple launch

Older iPhones have shed about 9% in value after Apple launch events, but some Pro models are holding up ahead of the next release.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Google

MobileMuster wins SBS sustainability challenge prize

The prize gives the recycler AUD $500,000 in ad inventory to spur Australians to stop leaving old handsets in drawers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

Wild Foods launches marketplace for Indigenous wild produce

Urban diners and wholesalers can now buy wild beef and Torres Strait lobster direct from remote Indigenous producers through Wild Foods' new platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026

Sustainability

New Zealand urged to toughen plastics packaging rules

Pressure is mounting on ministers to act, after scientists warned New Zealand could fall behind on plastics and expose consumers to greater risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Semiconductors

Budget smartphone prices rise faster than premium handsets

UK shoppers are turning to refurbished phones as cheaper handset prices have outpaced inflation, with budget models rising fastest.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

eCommerce

Uswitch adds Back Market refurbished phones platform

Rising handset prices are pushing more shoppers towards used kit, as Uswitch adds Back Market and a common grading system to its platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Sustainability

Red warnings issued to hundreds of recycling rule breakers

Bin contamination has eased in Southland, but 20 households have already lost their recycling bins after repeat rule breaches.

By Matthew Rosenberg • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026

Supply Chain

Metal Morph raises GBP £700,000 for wastewater chemical reuse

Utilities facing higher costs and tighter supplies may soon recover treatment chemicals from wastewater, after the startup secured new backing for pilots.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026