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A joint resolution by Sen. Roxanna Soto-Aguilú requires Puerto Rico's Department of Economic Development and Commerce to draft a circular economy plan within 90 days for reusing industrial waste. The proposal seeks to establish voluntary public-private collaborations to recycle waste, aiming to generate jobs and foster entrepreneurship without public subsidies.

It highlights the urgency of addressing the island's waste management challenges, with recycling rates at approximately 14%. The plan will identify key industrial sectors for waste reuse, outline support for startups, and include metrics to evaluate effectiveness, such as waste reused and jobs created.