The circular economy: a transformative Covid-19 recovery strategy
Many see a rare opportunity beyond the pandemic, to build a resilient and low carbon economic recovery.
Government and policy
Institutions, governments and cities play a crucial role in creating and enabling conditions for a circular economy to emerge and thrive. They set direction and they are drivers of innovation and investment.
The circular economy provides a framework which allows governments and cities to realise many of their economic, environmental, and societal ambitions.
Use our resources to find out how the right policies can accelerate the move to a circular economy and get guidance on how to put circular policies into practice.
Policy resources
Fixing the economy to fix climate change
If we adopt the circular economy as a way to make and produce materials, products, and food, we begin to see the complete picture of a resilient,...
Delivering the circular economy: a toolkit for policymakers
The circular economy offers business leaders and government a clear opportunity for long-term growth that is less dependent on cheap materials...
Universal circular economy policy goals: enabling the transition to scale
Circular economy examples
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Regional programme for a circular economy
The Brussels Regional Programme for a Circular Economy (BRCPE), commonly referred to as Be Circular, is Brussels’ central circular economy initiative from which all other circular economy activities emanate. It is designed to harness the opportunities presented by a circular economy, including reconciling economic and environmental objectives, supporting local production, optimising land use and integrating transportation requirements. Key drivers were the desire to stimulate innovative economic activity, create new jobs, and improve the quality of life for Brussels’ citizens.
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Circular economy in cities
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A low carbon and circular industry for Europe
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