Buenos Aires founds the "Red de Economía Circular" (Circular Economy Network)

Limited physical resources and waste generation are problems that all cities face and must address. Much of the waste generated could be recycled, reused, or composted but is not always being recirculated in this way.

The Circular Economy Network is linked to the city’s recycling plan, Plan de Reciclaje de la Ciudad, or BA Recicla, which seeks to double the amount of recyclables being separated and increase material reuse. Over the long-term, the network aims to position the city as a pioneer in the development of long-term circular economy policies in the country. The network will work through thematic roundtables in which actors participate in the development of programs and campaigns for dissemination and communication on topics including the correct disposal of waste, receipt of newly recovered materials, training of employees in circular economy practices, guided tours to the city’s recycling centre, and more.

Over 120 public and private entities have already joined the network, including companies like Nestlé, L'Oreal, Arcos Dorados, and Chandon; banks such as BBVA, Mortgage, and Itaú; and more than 20 sustainable entrepreneurs and universities.