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Transitioning to a circular economy for plastics and packaging

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14 August 2026

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regulatory

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Circular Economy

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Latin America

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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is driving a global push towards a circular economy for plastics and packaging, focusing on scaling reuse, addressing flexible plastic waste, and developing collection and recycling infrastructure amid ongoing policy and economic barriers.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Circular Economy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a market where policy gaps block scaling reuse and recycling of plastics, but Brazil’s move to transform city-level waste management opens a clear path for intervention and partnership this year.

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Circular Economyplastic-wastecircular-economypackaging-recyclingpolicy-engagementcollaborative-action