Japanese government is planning to invest JPY 1trln (USD 6.3bln) through the end of the decade to develop facilities and technology capable of recycling critical minerals and plastics from waste, according to Nikkei

The Japanese government's plan to invest heavily in recycling critical minerals and plastics signals a strategic pivot towards sustainability and resource efficiency.

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Japanese government is planning to invest JPY 1trln (USD 6.3bln) through the end of the decade to develop facilities and technology capable of recycling critical minerals and plastics from waste, according to Nikkei

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This initiative could impact commodity prices, particularly for metals, and position Japan competitively in the global market for recycled materials. Watch for potential shifts in supply chains and the implications for Asian markets as this unfolds.

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