Save the date: the ECESP's annual conference! 

The ECESP's annual conference will take place on 22-23 April under the heading A competitive and fair circular Europe: The ambition at the heart of the single market. A key event in the circular economy calendar, it will be spread over two days and bring together policy makers and the people making the circular economy a reality on the ground.

The ECESP's new leadership groups have been set up!

With the work programme for this mandate approved, we now have the list of ECESP leadership groups! Read all about what they will be focusing on and what they aim to achieve.

New EU rules to stop the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes

The European Commission has just adopted new measures to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear and so curb the resulting mountain of waste. See what the measures entail!

The Circular City Centre - C3 is organising a new call for applications for its advisory programmes!  The Circular City Centre - C3 runs a Circular City Advisory programme and a Circular Project Advisory programme to support cities at various stages of their circular transition. Their latest call for applications is open until 6 March. An online Q&A session will take place on 25 February.

3D-CIRCULAR is asking for your input on skills needs! 

The 3D-CIRCULAR project is working to ensure that education and training programmes are a good match for labour market needs. Respond to their survey and help shape new curricula, micro-credentials and learning pathways across Europe!

RUNFASTER4EU: using unused land to grow feedstock for biobased products   

RUNFASTER4EU is a new Horizon Europe Innovation Action which aims to show that it is possible to use unproductive, polluted or otherwise unused land to grow crops as feedstock for biobased products. This approach does not take land away from food or feed production while supporting the EU's bioeconomy.

Event on 'One Year of Textile Waste Separate Collection' explores the challenges facing the textile value chain 

On 29 January, the European Committee of the Regions hosted Municipal Waste Europe for a partnership event on textile waste, taking stock of the first year of mandatory separate collection of textile waste in the EU. Speakers discussed challenges on the supply and demand sides, along with the role of policy. Read all about it!

REFRESH project is making wind energy more circular

The REFRESH project is developing more efficient ways to recycle and reuse wind turbine blades, which are made of hard to recycle composites. See what the project is aiming to achieve and the progress it has made!

Networking event for Europe's circular innovators and investors  

This online networking session for European circular businesses, experts and investors is organised by the Circular Investment Readiness Network. Taking place on 25 February, it aims to bolster collaboration and accelerate investment in circular innovation.

International Open Market Consultation for the suHCO project

The suHCO project (Systemic Sustainability Transition Solution for Health Care Organisations through PCP) invites technology providers, SMEs, start-ups and research organisations working on AI, digital platforms and sustainability in health and care to join the international Open Market Consultation of this Horizon Europe PCP project.
This online event on 26 February will present the project goals, the tender process and the functional needs of the solution that the project plans to procure.

CircularPSP Follower Event: From pilots to Follower testing - Two solutions to drive municipal circularity

The CircularPSP project (Public Service Platforms for Circular, Innovative and Resilient Municipalities through pre-commercial procurement) is working on an innovative ‘circular economy solution’ that enables municipalities and their staff as well as businesses in the local economy to apply circular practices more quickly, frequently, widely and effectively.
It has now reached Phase III: the circular economy solutions developed by the two suppliers will be tested under real-world conditions. Circular economy stakeholders are invited to attend a Follower Event on 26 February where the suppliers will demonstrate their solutions and present a detailed testing approach.

IX International seminar on biopolymers and sustainable composites

This seminar on 4-5 March in Valencia will bring together leading experts to explore the challenges and opportunities of sustainable bioplastics and biocomposites in the context of the circular economy. The main focus will be applying innovation, promoting excellence, and advancing science and technology with clear industrial applications.

SUINK webinar 2: Energy harvester and supercapacitor for the automotive sector 

The SUINK project aims to design and implement sustainable, flexible and printable self-charging power systems to supply power to a wide range of sensors for the automotive industry.
This webinar on 10 March will present their printed, recyclable piezoelectric harvesting system designed to harvest electrical energy from mechanical vibrations, a printed bio-based supercapacitor for energy storage and the SUINK self-charging power system

CO2 pricing & public procurement    

CO₂ pricing helps governments turn emissions into tangible costs that influence real choices in policy, projects and public procurement. This ACR+ webinar on 19 March will explain how CO₂ pricing is used as a decision-making tool, how policy and projects guide choices together, and how procurement can embed these choices without fixed rules.

Policy recommendations for an inclusive and just circular economy transition in the textile and apparel value chain. Policy brief: Netherlands 

The transition to a circular economy in the textile and apparel value chain is an opportunity to address the environmental challenges facing the industry. However, without a strong focus on social justice, this transition risks perpetuating poor working conditions, gender inequality and vulnerability for workers, particularly in low-wage, labour-intensive roles.
This policy brief from Utrecht University identifies five key recommendations for policymakers.

How the EU can pursue strategic cooperation on secondary raw materials with the Western Balkans

Europe’s green and digital transitions are increasing demand for CRMs, just as geopolitical risks and trade tensions are reshaping global supply chains. The EU has been taking steps to secure and diversify supplies by building strategic partnerships with resource-rich countries, which includes recovering CRMs from mine waste and tailings.
This report from the Centre for European Policy Studies looks at why the Western Balkans region is a natural partner in this.

Assessing the potential to enhance the circularity of bio-based waste  

This study from the European Environment Agency assesses the potential to enhance the circularity of bio-based waste within the framework of the 2025 update of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy. It focuses on identifying opportunities to move bio-based waste streams up the waste hierarchy, retain technical and economic value and minimise environmental impacts.

EU Recyclers' Manifesto: Removing barriers to paper circularity  

Paper recycling is one of Europe’s greatest circular economy achievements. However, regulatory fragmentation, market imbalances and rising operational risks are placing pressure on recyclers.
Recycling Europe calls on EU policymakers to act. This manifesto proposes four measures to safeguard the success story of paper recycling.

Ecobraz is a Brazilian socio-environmental organisation with 16 years' experience in electronic waste management. It has set up a programme whereby companies sponsor the local collection and proper sorting of e-waste. This enables EU-based companies operating in Brazil to meet their sustainability obligations.

Natura Mater: advising construction professionals on sustainable and circular materials    

Natura Mater is a Brussels-based company which specialises in training professionals in the use of sustainable construction materials. They run training courses covering legislative requirements, theory and practice, together with comprehensive four-day group sessions. Want to see what new building materials are available and why they deserve attention? See their library of materials!

Cupffee: a tasty alternative to single-use plastic and paper cups 

Cupffee cups are designed to replace single-use plastic and paper ones. They are made from plant-based material using a zero-waste production process and can be eaten once you've finished your drink!

Measuring what matters: Potential circular economy performance indicators for automotive suppliers     

This report from CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, provides an analytical assessment of existing circular economy frameworks, standards and indicators from the specific perspective of automotive suppliers. 

It examines the practical challenges of translating high-level circular economy objectives into measurable and operational indicators for industry.

Circular Business Development Canvas Pack 

This is a set of tools designed to help businesses transition to circular economy models. It integrates key sustainability principles into business development, offering structured frameworks to map out circular strategies, value chains and impact.

Access Economy Alliance  

The Access Economy Alliance promotes the sharing economy. It aims to develop its network of sharing stations and acts as a forum where practitioners can engage in strategic discussions, meet other organisations in the field, learn from experts and contribute to access economy innovations.

YEFECE: e-learning course on sustainable design and entrepreneurship    

Youth Entrepreneurship in Furniture Up-Cycling for Employment within Circular Economy (YEFECE) is a consortium of organisations which aim to equip young people with practical skills for the circular economy and upcycling.
The six partners come from across Europe and have expertise in research, education, design and technology. They have produced an e-learning platform that helps create meaningful social and environmental impact.

La Fresque de l'Economie Circulaire (Circular Economy Collage): interactive workshops about the circular economy    

La Fresque de l'Economie Circulaire is an NGO based in France which raises awareness about the green transition in general and the circular economy in particular. It organises interactive workshops and 'train-the-trainer' sessions.

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