“…EJ, as defined by the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), encompasses the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies . The circular economy, in which resources are kept in circulation rather than permitted to become waste, could have significant EJ implications. , Globally, the waste sector offers low wages and poor working conditions, involves an estimated 15 million informal waste pickers, and releases, air, water, and solid emissions to predominantly disadvantaged communities. , As circular economy technologies aim to displace the traditional waste sector, a consideration of EJ can help ensure that new innovations redress rather than perpetuate existing harms. When EJ is ignored, technologies could jeopardize the wellbeing and sustainability of communities, cause damage that must be mitigated or repaired, face social acceptance barriers, and miss opportunities that only become apparent through the inclusion of diverse perspectives. , …”