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Towards a circular economy: A zero
waste programme for Europe
DG Environment
Minsk, 8 October 2014
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Towards a circular economy for Europe:policy context
Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainableand inclusive growth
Resource Efficiency Flagship and Roadmap
Mid-term review: pressure on resources and environmentalconcerns identified as a key long-term trend affecting growth
Public consultationhttp://ec.europa.eu/europe2020/public-
consultation/index_en.htm
7thEnvironment Action Programme
Thematic objective to turn the EU into a resource-efficient,green and competitive low-carbon economy
http://ec.europa.eu/europe2020/public-consultation/index_en.htmhttp://ec.europa.eu/europe2020/public-consultation/index_en.htmhttp://ec.europa.eu/europe2020/public-consultation/index_en.htmhttp://ec.europa.eu/europe2020/public-consultation/index_en.htm7/25/2019 EC Circular Econonomy
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From a linear economy
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to acircular
economy
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Circular Economy Package
Specificwaste
challenges
Waste target
review
Enabling
Framework
ResourceEfficiency
target
SustainablebuildingsCommuni-cation
Sustainablefood incl.impactassessment
Marine litter
Legislativeproposal
Impactassessment
Fitness check(packaging)
GreenEmploymentInitiative
Green
Action Planfor SMEs
Progress
Report on RERoadmap
Analysis of anEU target forResourceProductivity
European Resource Efficiency Platform recommendations
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An enabling framework Design and innovationHorizon 2020: large scale innovation projects, skills development, marketapplication and partnership; a coherent product policy, Eco-design;cascading use of biomass
Unlocking investmentEnvironmental taxation, innovative financial instruments, accountingrules, fiduciary duties; resource stress tests, potential of the bondsmarket, GPP and European Funds
Harnessing the role of business and consumersBuilding on the Environmental Footprint pilots, broad stakeholder
cooperation under Horizon 2020, action on SMEs and green employment Towards a recycling society waste as a resourceWaste targets review, phasing out landfilling of recyclable waste, workwith Member States on implementation, extended producer responsibility,marine litter, food & construction waste
A resource efficiency target
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2030 Waste Targets
PREVENTION
REUSE & RECYCLING(incl compost)
min 70%
INCINERATION
LANDFILLzero recyclables or biodegradable waste by 2025 (
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A possible EU resource efficiency target
Improving resource efficiency by 30% can create 2 million jobs andboost GDP by 1% vs. business-as-usual (+15%)
Potential gains for businesses of between 3 and 8% of turnover by
using resources more efficiently
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30% moreGDP per ton
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A New Commission: a new Agenda for Jobs,Growth, Fairness and Democratic Change
Environment and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries to reflectthe twin logic of "Blue" and "Green" Growth
"Ensuring the sustainability of our environment, thepreservation of our natural resources [] are key policyobjectives requiring action at all levels. [] Protecting theenvironment and maintaining our competitiveness can gohand-in-hand, and environment policy also plays a key
role in creating jobs and stimulating investment"
Contribute to projects coordinated by the Vice-Presidentsfor Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness andfor Energy Union
=> A focus on Green Growth and a sustainable future
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