Delivering an EU Circular Economy Act that works
In our response to the European Commission's consultation and call for evidence on the proposed Circular Economy Act we emphasise that by adopting clear targets, definitions, and reflecting prevention and reuse priorities in key legislative files, the Circular Economy Act can deliver both environmental and economic benefits.
Learn more in our response to the proposed Circular Economy Act
Under the Clean Industrial Deal, the European Union has committed to becoming the world’s circular economy leader by 2030. The Circular Economy Act (CEA) is a critical opportunity to achieve this goal and align Europe’s economic resilience and competitiveness with environmental protection. However, this ambition can only be realised if the Act is built on a dual legal basis (Articles 114 and 192 TFEU) and guided by the waste hierarchy and a lifecycle approach that addresses the root causes of the linear economy. Without these foundations, the Act risks reinforcing a narrow focus on waste markets, missing the opportunity to drive a genuine transformation towards a circular and regenerative economy.
We have also made our responses to the European Commission’s consultation available below:
Delivering an EU Circular Economy Act that works
