Position paper – Recommendations for an EU Circular Economy Act
The EU is still at the beginning of a real transition to a circular economy. To truly put a stop to the take/make/use/dispose economy we need robust policies that will help to reduce and reuse resources and extend their lifetime - shifting the focus from extraction to regeneration. In our latest paper we outline the steps needed for the new Circular Economy Act to deliver.
We call for a circular economy that fits within planetary boundaries – recycling on its own will not be enough. We need to substantially limit our production and consumption and change the established patterns if we are to reduce the mounting pressure on natural ecosystems. By designing systems that reduce resource use, prolong product lifespans, and promote reuse and repair, the circular economy (with solid targets), offers part of the solution for reducing material footprints.
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