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This report analyzes market trends and policy drivers within the international copper supply chain, specifically focusing on China's imports of copper scrap (Flow C) and primary copper mining products (Flow D). It examines the environmental and social impacts of these flows, the regulatory landscapes in key exporting and importing regions, and provides policy recommendations to improve sustainable development outcomes.

This report, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in May 2020, analyzes the flows of new and used clothing and textiles in Estonia. It maps consumption, collection systems, and waste management, highlighting Estonia's role as a significant importer and sorter of used textiles in Europe and the critical lack of domestic textile recycling capacity.

The 'Weight of Nations' report by the World Resources Institute examines the material cycles of five developed economies, arguing that economic growth and consumer lifestyles have offset efficiency gains in material use, leading to an increase in waste flowing into the environment.