Call for applications for the Platform on Sustainable Finance

The European Commission is calling for applications for the third mandate of the Platform on Sustainable Finance, to run from the first quarter of 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2027. The platform is an advisory body made up of experts from the private and public sectors which advises the Commission on sustainable finance policies. Apply by 23:59 CEST on 10 September!

Circular Economy Days at the World Expo 2025

The ECESP is organising the second Circular Economy Days in Osaka. From 22 to 24 September, the platform will hold an international series of events aiming to foster dialogue and collaboration among European and Japanese practitioners, policymakers, businesses and innovators in the circular economy. Together, we will explore strategies, share good practices and build partnerships that support circular solutions across sectors and borders. Have a look at our programme!

Take part in International E-Waste Day 2025!

International E-Waste Day on 14 October will focus on Critical Raw Materials, the elements that are mined in only a handful of countries and are crucial to foster the green and digital transition. Organisations, municipalities, schools, businesses and individuals are invited to get involved!

Sign the Paris Call for the Reuse Economy!

The Paris Call for the Reuse Economy aims to form a community working to make reuse the rule, rather than the exception. It calls on people who believe in the power of the reuse economy as a driver of resilience, value creation and economic sovereignty. Do you agree? Then sign it!

Nordic Circular Design Programme: open for applications!

The Nordic Circular Design Programme is an eight-month development programme geared to ensuring that Nordic companies are ready for and able to take the lead in the transition to the circular economy. The second application round is open until 15 September.

Ecotopia 2025: 40 international students co-create circular solutions in Ljubljana

For the fourth year in a row, students from across Europe took part in the Ecotopia Summer School, a programme which focuses on the circular economy through hands-on learning, collaboration and real-world application. The Circular Economy module, co-designed and co-delivered by ECESP Coordination Group member Circular Change, forms the core of the Ecotopia programme.

Circular bioeconomy: resource efficiency and sustainability in aquaculture

The ECESP website has a good selection of circular bioeconomy-themed content. This item looks at HÅVA's business model which is anchored in the principles of the circular economy and industrial symbiosis. From recycling shrimp waste and uneaten feed back into useable feed to harnessing waste heat from local industries to warm seawater, they maximise resources and minimise waste very effectively.

Behind the scenes with the key players in the EU’s circular economy

Why aren't we more circular? How can we be more circular? This video, featuring various ECESP Coordination Group members, shows you how to get ready for the EU's Circular Economy Act and just why switching to this economic model is so important.

Advancing nutrient recovery and bio-based fertilisers: Overview and selection of value chains

Join the FertiCovery workshop on 9 September, where participants will explore promising technologies for producing biofertilisers from secondary raw materials. This interactive session will bring together stakeholders to share experiences, validate key case studies and shape the future of bio-based fertilisers. 

Multi-stakeholder conference on food loss and waste: Chorizo and & ZeroW projects

On 16 September, join the final conference for these two projects, a unique chance to explore multidimensional insights and solutions for tackling food loss and waste.

Navigating ESPR: What it means for fashion, textiles and SMEs with insights from BSI

This webinar on 22 September will explore the latest developments in the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). It will unpack key components of this regulation, including the Digital Product Passport, Substances of Concern, green public procurement, ecodesign requirements and the ban on destroying unsold goods.

EPA Circular Economy Conference 2025

Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency hosts an annual Circular Economy Conference to discuss priority topics and highlight the opportunities and challenges in transitioning to a circular economy. This year's event on 24 September will focus on topical areas, such as the forthcoming EU Circular Economy Act, making circular models more competitive and extended producer responsibility in priority sectors.

Hazards Out! Household hazardous waste: does EPR have a role to play?

Hazards Out! is an initiative aiming to raise awareness about the mandatory separate collection of household hazardous waste (HHW) and support local authorities and other stakeholders with establishing effective strategies to deal with it. It is organising a series of webinars on the topic: the third Hazards Out! episode on 24 September will explore the industrial perspective and the role of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes in the separate collection and treatment of HHW.

The 4th Annual European Tech for Climate Action Conference

This Conference on 30 September to 1 October will look at how the EU’s competitiveness plan and sustainability goals can support one another, and ensure that Europe is a place where growth and innovation can flourish. There will be a session on European Circular Economy Leadership, moderated by ECESP Coordination Group member David Fitzsimons of the European Remanufacturing Council.

#EUCircularTalks: Circular textile policies: implementation, challenges and the role of the Circular Economy Act

The ECESP Leadership Group on Textiles invites you to participate in this #EUCircularTalks event on 10 September. It aims to assess the state of play of circular textile policies in the EU, examining progress made, existing gaps and next steps.

Policy brief: Accelerating the circular economy for a prosperous and competitive Europe

A coalition of European cities has published a policy brief calling on EU institutions to strengthen the enabling framework for local circular economy implementation. The brief contributes to ongoing discussions around the Circular Economy Act, the EU’s competitiveness agenda and the future of multilevel governance.

LIFE BIOBEST: Comprehensive guidance for effective bio-waste management in the EU

THE LIFE BIOBEST project aims to guide the mainstreaming of best bio-waste management and recycling practices, with a view to enriching depleted soil with high quality compost. Its Comprehensive Guidance outlines three interconnected areas for improvement: boosting effective models for separate collection and recycling, promoting reliable markets for compost and digestate, and enhancing monitoring and enforcement of bio-waste regulations. 

Building prosperity: Unlocking the potential of a nature-positive, circular economy for Europe 

Shifting to a circular economy, which is nature-positive by design, can build prosperity while tackling climate change and other global challenges. This study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation shows that a targeted set of investable and scalable actions in the built environment sector represents a significant economic opportunity for Europe, increasing resilience, competitiveness and the vibrancy of its cities.

3R-BioPhosphate Ltd: Pioneering zero emission and energy independent pyrolysis and nutrient recovery

3R-BioPhosphate Ltd. has designed a proprietary 3R Zero Emission/Energy-Independent Pyrolysis Technology which promotes circular agriculture by transforming unexploited agricultural and food industry by-products into market-competitive, eco-safe and high-performance products.

Building Circular Economy Capacities in the Western Balkans: a capacity-building programme

The Western Balkans need to boost their capacity to implement circular economy concepts and practices that go beyond waste management. The CSCP, VITO and the European Environment Agency accordingly launched the Capacity Building on Circular Economy in the Western Balkans project.

Measurlabs: a one-stop shop for all the laboratory tests needed to develop sustainable products

Developing sustainable materials and utilizing recycled feedstock in material manufacturing requires a multitude of laboratory tests to ensure that the new material meets functionality and safety standards. Measurlabs performs these tests!

Closing the Loop: collecting e-waste in Africa and recovering the materials in Europe

Since 2011, Closing the Loop has been operating a successful waste compensation model. It has developed a unique approach in which customers pay to compensate for the marketing of new electronic devices. The fee is used to collect scrap mobile phones and batteries via Closing the Loop's long-term networks in Africa for responsible recycling in Europe.

A guide for circularity in the urban built environment

This document from The Circular City Centre - C3 is intended to guide cities on how to advance their circular transition in the built environment, from establishing an enabling framework to implementing circular solutions. It covers a circular urban built environment, the changing roles of stakeholders in a circular built environment and key recommendations and action points for cities.

Skills4Reuse: teaching material on reusing materials in the construction industry

To ensure that the next generation of craftsmen are able to reuse building materials, we must ensure that they gain theoretical and practical experience with reuse and sustainability through their education – and the first step is for Nordic vocational schools to have access to the right teaching materials. Skills4Reuse has produced teaching materials for them.

European Commission launches consultation on Circular Economy Act!

This public consultation will gather input from a wide range of stakeholders and the broader public on the bottlenecks and opportunities involved in rolling out a circular economy. If you're active in the circular economy field, you must have views on this: this is your chance to tell the Commission! The feedback period is open until 6 November.

European Commission calls for stakeholder input on how to help make EU environmental laws faster, easier and cheaper to implement

The idea is to make life easier for EU businesses. Is this something you feel strongly about? Then tell them! The Call for Evidence is open until 10 September.

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