European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform

Join #CircularWeek2025!

🌍 An international initiative dedicated to accelerating the #CircularEconomy transition
💡 Learn, connect, and share your ideas about sustainability & circular solutions
📆 From 3–9 November, events will take place across Europe

Register now: bit.ly/4h1TGnZ

🏙️The Circular City Centre – C3 supports EU cities in their #CircularEconomy transition

C3 offers two free advisory programmes ➡️ bit.ly/48gBJ2D (deadline to apply 7 November)

They are also organising the first event of a new 'C3 Circular City Seminar Series' ➡️ bit.ly/42qL6ZK

Image of a lady comprised of images related to the key themes of the report (e.g. wind turbines, a bee on a flower, a train going over a viaduct, whales and fish, buildings, nature, and more)

The European Environment Agency has just published the Europe's environment 2025 report. The environment isn't doing well, putting Europe’s economic prosperity, security and quality of life at risk.
See what it recommends to remedy this situation!
bit.ly/48eAxg3
@eea.europa.eu

NEW: 156 organisations call for EU-wide ban on new waste incineration.

Why?
🔥 EU already has 60M tonne overcapacity crisis.
🌍 Higher carbon emissions than many energy sources.
♻️ Blocks circular economy progress.
☠️ Toxic chemicals found in nearby communities.

Joint letter: www.betterthanburning.eu

⏰Last chance to register for the InvestCEC final event focusing on implementation of #CircularEconomy projects in cities and regions!

📅 14 October, 14:30-16:30
📍 European Parliament, Brussels and online
⚠️ Registration closes on 3 October

More information and registration ➡️ bit.ly/48dzzkl

Keep #Food in the Loop!

Today is the International Day of #Awareness of Food #Loss & #Waste. All stakeholders, consumers + professionals in the food chain need to join forces to address the issue

Join the free #webinar today to get inspired and do your part

🕓 29 Sept 16:00-17:30
▶️ bit.ly/46JBCKi

23rd European Week of Regions and Cities - Shaping tomorrow, together - 13-15 Oct 2025. #EURegionsWeek. With the EU flag, photos of people and images of trees, a wind turbine, a solar panel and a car.

Planning to go to #EURegionsWeek?
🔹It's the flagship event on EU cohesion policy, open to anyone interested, with no charge
🔹Sessions take place on 13-15.10, in Brussels, mostly in person and in English
🔹Some sessions and stands focus on the circular economy.
‼️Register by 30 Sept.
👉bit.ly/42bS2tC

Did you miss the #CircularEconomyDays at the #WorldExpo2025?

9 sessions, 5 pavilions, 3 days and lot of great speakers!

📽️ Watch the recordings here: bit.ly/3I74t2U

Happening next week: the #CircularEconomyDays at the #WorldExpo2025 in Osaka, Japan. 9️⃣events over 3️⃣days in 5️⃣national pavilions!

If you can't be there in person, don't worry: the sessions will be livestreamed and recorded

Programme and webstreaming👉 bit.ly/3I74t2U
#EUatExpo #ECESP #CircularEconomy

Have your say and help CISUTAC shape a document that aims to bring real positive change in public procurement and circular textiles!

📝Take part in the two surveys (open until 30 Sept) for companies and contracting authorities on challenges and opportunities in public procurement➡️ bit.ly/3Ip0i2J

During our latest #EUCirculatTalks, the ECESP Leadership Group on Textiles👕 explored the current landscape of circular textile policies in the EU, reviewing progress to date, highlighting policy gaps, and discussing upcoming developments.

⏩Missed the session? Watch it here: bit.ly/4eOWIuu

#ECESP

Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal: Cheaper Energy, More Jobs, Greener Future European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform - A joint initiative by the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee

Europe is transforming how it builds, powers, & competes - with a bold new plan: the #CleanIndustrialDeal

This video breaks down the EU’s strategy to cut emissions, lower energy bills, create jobs, & lead the world in clean technology - this is Europe’s Green Industrial Revolution

➡️ bit.ly/45XTzpv

@rediscoveryctr.bsky.social @euric-recycling.bsky.social @climateeurope.bsky.social @collaborating-cscp.bsky.social

You've gathered by now that: we'll be in #Osaka for #WorldExpo2025, holding a series of international workshops called the #CircularEconomy Days.

This event fostering cooperation & knowledge exchange between Europe and Asia will be livestreamed and recorded 😊

Don't miss out 👀 bit.ly/3I74t2U

📑 #CGR2025 is out and it brings a new set of indicators for assessing #CircularEconomy progresses and pitfalls - giving out a broader and deeper view on material flows and circularity potential.

As always, a landmark in publications on the Circular Economy! Must-read ➡️ bit.ly/4pdoEwW

📢 We'll be in person at #WorldExpo2025 in #Osaka 22-24 September! With 9 workshops on #CircularEconomy, involving high-level speakers.

Not traveling to Japan? We'll have livestream and recordings for you.

Check our agenda for the three days 👉 bit.ly/3I74t2U

@eesc.bsky.social
@ec.europa.eu

📢 European Parliament adopts new EU rules to reduce #Textile and #FoodWaste

Notably, the updated legislation will introduce binding food waste reduction targets and require textiles producers cover costs of collecting, sorting and recycling waste textiles.

🥕👕➡️ bit.ly/4nu1KzU

The summary report on the public consultation for the future EU bioeconomy strategy is now available! European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform - A joint initiative by the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee

The summary report on the public consultation for the future EU #Bioeconomy strategy is now available!

The public consultation invited stakeholders to provide feedback for the strategy, expected to be published in the fourth quarter of this year.

Discover the report here ⬇️ bit.ly/4mRNErP

"Circular bioeconomy – making the best possible use of natural resources. Focus: a bio-based alternative to plastic." Images of coffee grounds, food waste, banana leaves and sewage ponds.

Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. Once a week, we'll be shining a spotlight on an interesting case study – this item looks at a bio-based alternative to plastic, made with feedstock from industrial and agricultural side streams.
bit.ly/4ghCA4X
#CircularBioeconomy

#CircularEconomy #Roadmap: how to better design one in a #GlobalSouth nation?

This study offers a methodology specifically designed for Global South regions, supported by a wealth of practical examples from around the world.

Read on 👉 bit.ly/3JI0TwP

💡 Interested in what is happening in the world of #CircularEconomy?

Check out our website for news, events & publications from stakeholders across Europe ➡ bit.ly/3VcawqR

Do you have anything interesting to share with other circular economy stakeholders? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33

The call for applications for the third mandate of the Platform on Sustainable Finance is still open. #CircularEconomy professionals are encouraged to apply!

📆 Deadline: 23:59 CEST on 10 September
➡️ bit.ly/4m9Fivs

ECESP - @EUatExpo – Nuture tomorrow, with the ECESP circular logo with people and a yellow and white star in a blue circle

Circular Economy Days at the World Expo 2025
The ECESP is holding an international series of events fostering dialogue among European+Japanese practitioners, policymakers, circular businesses and innovators.
22-24 Sept
Programme+link to tell us if you're planning to be there: bit.ly/427DtHl

"Circular bioeconomy – making the best possible use of natural resources. Focus: paper made with agro-industrial and leather waste". Images of coffee grounds, food waste, banana leaves and sewage ponds.

Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. Once a week, we'll be shining a spotlight on an interesting case study – this item looks at paper made with agricultural waste, plant or recycled fibres or the algae which grows in the Venetian lagoon.
bit.ly/4mBSJ7A
#CircularBioeconomy

♻️ In our next #EUCircularTalks, we will explore the current landscape of circular textile policies within the EU, highlighting key achievements, identifying remaining gaps and outlining future actions

📅10 Sept, 14:00h, Online

Register and join the conversation➡️ bit.ly/4eOWIuu

@rreuse.bsky.social

@zerowasteeurope.eu @eeb-economyclimate.bsky.social @smeunited.bsky.social @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social @euric-recycling.bsky.social @ecopreneur-eu.bsky.social

Behind the scenes with the key players in the EU’s circular economy European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform - A joint initiative by the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee

By switching to a more #CircularEconomy, we can reduce pressure on natural resources, create sustainable growth and jobs, & halt biodiversity loss

But how can this be done?

📽️ Watch EU Environment and Climate's video, featuring various #ECESP Coordination Group members ➡️ bit.ly/3VhHp4r

🌻 Interested in #CircularEconomy events in September? We have several interesting events on our Platform covering a range of topics ➡️ bit.ly/3KWR0bR

📝Do you have interesting circular economy experiences, publications or events to share? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33

Take part in the European Commission's impact assessment on the Digital Product Passport European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform - A joint initiative by the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee

Take part in the European Commission's impact assessment on the Digital Product Passport (#DPP) to better understand the costs and impacts of future requirements and determine the feasibility of establishing a certification scheme

Deadline: 27/08

More information ⬇️ bit.ly/45NERjA

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