May 2025

Manufacturing

Washington becomes the latest US state to pass a right-to-repair law

Washington's Right to Repair Act, signed on 19 May 2025, requires access to parts, tools and documentation and bans parts pairing from January 2026.

19 May 2025

Manufacturing

Circularity Gap Report 2025 finds the world economy just 6.9% circular

Only 6.9% of materials entering the global economy now come from secondary sources — down from 7.2% and falling, despite more recycling.

13 May 2025