Taiwan to Host Asia's First Circular Economy Hotspot in 2025
Taiwan is set to host Asia's first Circular Economy Hotspot in 2025, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward sustainable innovation. The event will spotlight Taiwan's pioneering efforts in resource recycling and circular practices, bringing together global leaders to drive impactful change.
Author｜Sylvia Wu
Editor｜Sophia Wu
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Taiwan has been chosen as the first Asian host for the Circular Economy Hotspot, an international event aimed at advancing sustainable practices, announced the Holland Circular Hotspot (HCH) on Monday. The event, set to take place in 2025, will highlight Taiwan's leadership in circular economy initiatives, including innovations in textile recycling and electronic component repurposing. Since its inception in the Netherlands in 2016, the Circular Economy Hotspot has served as a global platform for exchanging ideas and driving collaboration in sustainable resource management.
Hosting the Hotspot marks a milestone for Taiwan, showcasing its success in transitioning to a circular economy.According to Lai Ying-ying, Director General of the Resource Circulation Administration under Taiwan's Ministry of Environment (MOENV), the event offers a valuable opportunity to demonstrate Taiwan's strengths on the global stage. Taiwan has maintained a resource recycling rate exceeding 58% since implementing community-based recycling programs in 1997. Recent government initiatives are focused on extending circular strategies to biomass, plastics, and construction materials, further cementing its status as a sustainability leader.
The Circular Economy Hotspot will bring together global stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability advocates. Attendees will share insights and explore actionable solutions to transform the traditional linear economy into a circular one, where resources are reused, recycled, and regenerated to minimize waste. HCH emphasized that the event represents a significant step forward in fostering international collaboration and promoting sustainable economic models.
In addition to Taiwan, three other continents have named their hosts for 2025. Slovenia will represent Europe, Ethiopia will host the African hotspot, and Mexico will be the site for North America. South America's host country will be decided later this year, as the global movement toward circularity continues to gain momentum.
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Reference:
- https://www.ocac.gov.tw/OCAC/Eng/Pages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=329&pid=69462138
- https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202410150011
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