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This briefing by RMI argues that transparency in reporting the types of scrap used in metal production—specifically distinguishing between pre-consumer and post-consumer scrap—is essential for achieving 1.5°C climate-aligned decarbonization goals in the steel and aluminum sectors.

This fact sheet describes a USD 48.8 million green bond issuance by RethinkWaste, a joint powers authority in San Mateo County, California, to fund waste management and bioenergy projects.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing an 800 million SEK green bond issued by Stena Metall Finans AB on June 1, 2018, to finance waste recycling projects in Sweden.

This briefing note examines the role of the informal waste sector in South Africa's recycling economy and the potential impacts of mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). It highlights the significant economic value provided by informal waste pickers in diverting materials from landfills and proposes four integration scenarios to protect livelihoods while increasing recycling rates.

The 2016 Waste Economy Market Intelligence Report by GreenCape analyzes the transition of South Africa's waste sector from a landfill-centric model toward a more sustainable, resource-efficient economy. It highlights significant opportunities for recycling and alternative waste treatment, particularly in the Western Cape, while detailing the regulatory shifts and financial incentives available to greentech investors.

The 2015 GreenCape Market Intelligence Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the waste economy in South Africa, with a specific focus on the Western Cape. It examines the market for dry recyclables, organic waste, construction and demolition waste, and waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies, while detailing the regulatory barriers and investment opportunities within the sector.

The 2014 Market Intelligent Report: Waste Economy by GreenCape provides an analysis of the waste sector in South Africa, with a specific focus on the Western Cape. It details the regulatory shift from 'end of pipe' to 'cradle to cradle' solutions, examines the challenges of waste-to-energy and recycling projects, and outlines municipal initiatives to manage dwindling landfill airspace.

The Greencape Market Intelligence Report 2014: Waste examines the regulatory and economic landscape of the waste sector in South Africa, with a specific focus on the Western Cape. It details the transition from end-of-pipe to cradle-to-cradle waste management, the challenges of municipal procurement and licensing, and the development of waste-to-energy and recycling industries.

This case study examines Molten Metal Technology Inc. (MMT) between 1989 and 1995, focusing on its development of Catalytic Extraction Processing (CEP) to recycle hazardous and radioactive waste. While MMT achieved significant financial growth through an IPO and government grants, and formed strategic alliances with firms like Lockheed Martin, the company struggled to transition from R&D to full commercial operation by late 1995.

This case study describes the founding and early operational challenges of Deja, Inc., an environmental footwear company established by Julie Lewis. The company aimed to create a sustainable business model by producing shoes from recycled materials, such as pre-consumer disposable diaper waste and plastic bottles, while targeting environmentally conscious consumers in the casual footwear market.

This case study from the World Resources Institute's Sustainable Enterprise Program examines the economic viability of using recycled polymers instead of virgin plastics in BMW vehicles, specifically focusing on the bumpers of the 3-series model.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute describes the role of lithium as a critical mineral for clean energy, its global supply chain, extraction and processing methods, and the environmental and social externalities associated with its production.

This case study describes a collaborative pilot project between the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, the Border-Kei Chamber of Business, and the producer responsibility organisation Polyco to establish hybrid buyback and drop-off centres for recyclables in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

This case study by GreenCape describes the 'Flexible Packaging Solutions Showcase', an initiative by the South African Plastics Pact to identify and promote recyclable alternatives to problematic flexible plastic packaging, specifically targeting flexible polypropylene (PP) and multilayer multi-polymer structures.

The 'ROADMAP TO 2025' is a strategic document outlining the goals and activities of the South African Plastics Pact, a collaborative initiative launched in January 2020. The roadmap aims to transition South Africa from a linear 'take-make-waste' plastics economy to a circular system by 2025, focusing on eliminating problematic plastics, improving recyclability, increasing recycling rates, and boosting recycled content in packaging.

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.