Multi-faceted view of global sustainability efforts, particularly focusing on the circular economy and the enabling role of technology. Several texts define the circular economy, emphasizing principles like eliminating waste and regenerating resources, with one source specifically detailing its implementation in manufacturing and highlighting challenges such as high initial costs. The critical function of digital technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is explored across multiple contexts, including revolutionizing resource and waste management, optimizing energy efficiency, and accelerating the transition to circular cities, citing examples of Google's technologies like Nest and Maps. Additionally, the sources examine specific clean energy technologies, such as the growth and cost barriers of low-emissions hydrogen production, and the impact of government incentives on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) adoption in the United States. Finally, the role of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in evaluating the environmental impact and technical maturity of emerging technologies, like sustainable polymers, is discussed, alongside the European Union's strategy to drive transformative change through research and innovation for the European Green Deal.