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Recycling Industry Report 2026: A USD 640B Cost of Inaction
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Recycling Industry Report 2026: A USD 640B Cost of Inaction

By 2026, recycling will be shaped less by intent and more by system capacity. Global municipal waste already exceeds 2.3 billion tonnes annually and is on track to drive more than USD 640 billion in yearly costs soon. As the EU mandates recyclable packaging by 2030 and the US targets a 50% recycling rate, investment, automation, and compliance-grade recycling outputs are becoming decisive for corporates, cities, and innovators.

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