# South American circular economy initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-circular-economy-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-24T23:12:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. South American nations are implementing various circular economy and waste management initiatives across industrial, community, and agricultural sectors. In Paraguay, the Oportunidades Circulares (POC) 2.0 program, supported by the European Union and UNIDO, is working to integrate circularity into industrial strategies by helping companies transform waste into new products. Simultaneously, Bolivia has launched a coprocessing project in Viacha in collaboration with German Cooperation (GIZ), which utilizes non-recyclable waste as alternative fuel for cement production. In Chile, efforts are focused on community and agricultural sustainability. The “Pueblo Hundido Circular” project in Monte Patria has secured funding to implement vermicomposting and textile recycling. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture is partnering with Campo Limpio in the Maule region to recycle empty agrochemical containers and promote sustainable practices among small and medium-sized producers. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Chile advances circular economy through community and agricultural initiatives Chile is implementing circular economy projects, including community waste management in Monte Patria and agricultural recycling initiatives in the Maule region to promote sustainability. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-advances-circular-economy-through-community-and-agricultural-initiatives ### 2026-08-22: Paraguay and Bolivia advance circular economy and waste-to-resource initiatives Paraguay and Bolivia are implementing circular economy projects, including waste-to-fuel initiatives and industrial programs, to boost competitiveness and sustainability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguay-and-bolivia-advance-circular-economy-and-waste-to-resource-initiatives --- Cite as: South American circular economy initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-circular-economy-initiatives