A global circular economy will allow us to fulfil people's needs with only 70% of the materials we now extract and use—moving human activity back within...
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On 27 and 28 February 2023, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Commission will host the 2023 European Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference in hybrid...
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On 27 and 28 February 2023, the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee are hosting the sixth edition of the Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference, with the support of the Swedish...
The aim of this policy framework for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics is to provide better understanding of the challenges and benefits that stem from their use. It also sets out the conditions...
This report identifies ten key areas of action with the objective of maximising synergies and consistency between the climate and digital ambitions. By doing so, the EU will strengthen its...
Secondary raw material (SRM) markets are crucial for a circular economy. This is because SRMs enable recyclables to re-enter the production value chain, which reduces dependency...
How can we scale up sustainable (bio-based) textiles recycling? To find an answer to this question, Biotexfuture brought together Soex and I:Collect GmbH (Germany), Infinited Fiber...
By providing a circular, bio-based plastic industry with emissions-free electricity, and by avoiding waste incineration, the sector may even grow to become a form of carbon sink. That is the conclusion of an article...
Municipal solid waste management systems vary greatly across Europe. However, due to the Waste Framework Directive and the Circular Economy Action Plan, they share...
The Commission is proposing new EU-wide rules on packaging, to tackle this constantly growing source of waste and of consumer frustration.