Circular economy action plan

The EU’s new circular action plan paves the way for a cleaner and more competitive Europe.

Objectives

Measures that will be introduced under the new action plan aim to

  • make sustainable products the norm in the EU
  • empower consumers and public buyers
  • focus on the sectors that use most resources and where the potential for circularity is high such as: electronics and ICT, batteries and vehicles, packaging, plastics, textiles, construction and buildings, food, water and nutrients
  • ensure less waste
  • make circularity work for people, regions and cities
  • lead global efforts on circular economy

Actions

The Commission will implement all 35 actions listed in the action plan.

Document type
  • Policy/Strategy
Language

English

Publication Year

2020

Author(s)/Editor(s)
EU
Geographical focus
  • Europe
Scientifc field / Thematic focus
  • General

Entry created by Admin WBC-RTI.info on November 7, 2022
Modified on November 7, 2022