European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform
@ecesp.bsky.social
A joint initiative by @ec.europa.eu and @eesc.bsky.social, the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform brings together stakeholders active in the broad field of the circular economy in Europe. Find us at circulareconomy.europa.eu
The European Commission is organising a public consultation to gather input for next year's evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive.
Is the Directive still fit for purpose? What should be changed or added? Give your views by 17 March!
👉bit.ly/3Nq7j5s
Is the Directive still fit for purpose? What should be changed or added? Give your views by 17 March!
👉bit.ly/3Nq7j5s
January 16, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The European Commission is organising a public consultation to gather input for next year's evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive.
Is the Directive still fit for purpose? What should be changed or added? Give your views by 17 March!
👉bit.ly/3Nq7j5s
Is the Directive still fit for purpose? What should be changed or added? Give your views by 17 March!
👉bit.ly/3Nq7j5s
Do you export textiles or clothing to the EU from India? You'll need to know about the new ecodesign requirements.
This free webinar will:
🔹help SMEs exporting to the EU adapt to the change
🔹give an overview of relevant EU and international standards
When? 11:00 CET on 20 January
👉bit.ly/49xDSWr
This free webinar will:
🔹help SMEs exporting to the EU adapt to the change
🔹give an overview of relevant EU and international standards
When? 11:00 CET on 20 January
👉bit.ly/49xDSWr
January 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Do you export textiles or clothing to the EU from India? You'll need to know about the new ecodesign requirements.
This free webinar will:
🔹help SMEs exporting to the EU adapt to the change
🔹give an overview of relevant EU and international standards
When? 11:00 CET on 20 January
👉bit.ly/49xDSWr
This free webinar will:
🔹help SMEs exporting to the EU adapt to the change
🔹give an overview of relevant EU and international standards
When? 11:00 CET on 20 January
👉bit.ly/49xDSWr
New report from @eea.europa.eu on achieving 8th #Environment Action Programme objectives is out, and it's not all good news.
While progress is underway with air pollution and eco-innovation, the #circulareconomy is still lagging behind to reach the programme's ambitions.
More here ▶️ bit.ly/4jEAaPJ
While progress is underway with air pollution and eco-innovation, the #circulareconomy is still lagging behind to reach the programme's ambitions.
More here ▶️ bit.ly/4jEAaPJ
January 13, 2026 at 3:25 PM
New report from @eea.europa.eu on achieving 8th #Environment Action Programme objectives is out, and it's not all good news.
While progress is underway with air pollution and eco-innovation, the #circulareconomy is still lagging behind to reach the programme's ambitions.
More here ▶️ bit.ly/4jEAaPJ
While progress is underway with air pollution and eco-innovation, the #circulareconomy is still lagging behind to reach the programme's ambitions.
More here ▶️ bit.ly/4jEAaPJ
The ECESP's chair, Ladeja Godina Košir will be speaking at a workshop exploring circular economy education around the world and EU-Australia circular economy collaboration. See what's going on Downunder!
🕛22:15 CET 14 Jan-00:30 CET 15 Jan (hybrid!) – don't forget to buy your ticket.
bit.ly/3Z0R9lA
🕛22:15 CET 14 Jan-00:30 CET 15 Jan (hybrid!) – don't forget to buy your ticket.
bit.ly/3Z0R9lA
January 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The ECESP's chair, Ladeja Godina Košir will be speaking at a workshop exploring circular economy education around the world and EU-Australia circular economy collaboration. See what's going on Downunder!
🕛22:15 CET 14 Jan-00:30 CET 15 Jan (hybrid!) – don't forget to buy your ticket.
bit.ly/3Z0R9lA
🕛22:15 CET 14 Jan-00:30 CET 15 Jan (hybrid!) – don't forget to buy your ticket.
bit.ly/3Z0R9lA
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy - this one looks at a marketplace selling bio-based and circular materials.
It's called MaterialDistrict, and it's a great place to find new and interesting materials, such as tiles made from orange peel or coffee waste!
👉bit.ly/3YZ9VK6
It's called MaterialDistrict, and it's a great place to find new and interesting materials, such as tiles made from orange peel or coffee waste!
👉bit.ly/3YZ9VK6
January 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy - this one looks at a marketplace selling bio-based and circular materials.
It's called MaterialDistrict, and it's a great place to find new and interesting materials, such as tiles made from orange peel or coffee waste!
👉bit.ly/3YZ9VK6
It's called MaterialDistrict, and it's a great place to find new and interesting materials, such as tiles made from orange peel or coffee waste!
👉bit.ly/3YZ9VK6
💡 Interested in what is happening in the world of #CircularEconomy in Europe?
Check out our website for news, events & publications from stakeholders across Europe ➡ bit.ly/3VcawqR
Do you have interesting experiences, publications or events to share? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33
Check out our website for news, events & publications from stakeholders across Europe ➡ bit.ly/3VcawqR
Do you have interesting experiences, publications or events to share? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33
January 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM
💡 Interested in what is happening in the world of #CircularEconomy in Europe?
Check out our website for news, events & publications from stakeholders across Europe ➡ bit.ly/3VcawqR
Do you have interesting experiences, publications or events to share? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33
Check out our website for news, events & publications from stakeholders across Europe ➡ bit.ly/3VcawqR
Do you have interesting experiences, publications or events to share? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33
#Reuse for #good? You bet. But to effectively tackle overconsumption and waste, we need clear #targets that look beyond recycling
This report from @rreuse.bsky.social proposes new specific targets to make sure the power of reuse can unleash its true potential in the #circulareconomy
bit.ly/4q8ldYp
This report from @rreuse.bsky.social proposes new specific targets to make sure the power of reuse can unleash its true potential in the #circulareconomy
bit.ly/4q8ldYp
January 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
#Reuse for #good? You bet. But to effectively tackle overconsumption and waste, we need clear #targets that look beyond recycling
This report from @rreuse.bsky.social proposes new specific targets to make sure the power of reuse can unleash its true potential in the #circulareconomy
bit.ly/4q8ldYp
This report from @rreuse.bsky.social proposes new specific targets to make sure the power of reuse can unleash its true potential in the #circulareconomy
bit.ly/4q8ldYp
Want to start the New Year by finding out more about the #CircularEconomy? Then check out our #ECESP podcast: Let's Talk.
6️⃣ episodes on the topics of circular construction, behaviour change, food waste, packaging, cities and more.
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
6️⃣ episodes on the topics of circular construction, behaviour change, food waste, packaging, cities and more.
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
January 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Want to start the New Year by finding out more about the #CircularEconomy? Then check out our #ECESP podcast: Let's Talk.
6️⃣ episodes on the topics of circular construction, behaviour change, food waste, packaging, cities and more.
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
6️⃣ episodes on the topics of circular construction, behaviour change, food waste, packaging, cities and more.
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
We're coming to the end of the year – and what a year it has been! Key legislation, ECESP events in Europe and beyond and a new Coordination Group.
See some of the highlights: bit.ly/4qfREUk
See some of the highlights: bit.ly/4qfREUk
December 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We're coming to the end of the year – and what a year it has been! Key legislation, ECESP events in Europe and beyond and a new Coordination Group.
See some of the highlights: bit.ly/4qfREUk
See some of the highlights: bit.ly/4qfREUk
EUR 540 million have been allocated for innovative solutions in the fields of decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries and clean technologies for climate action under a new Horizon Europe call.
Circularity is a strong component: see our webpage for more details: bit.ly/4p2opU0
Circularity is a strong component: see our webpage for more details: bit.ly/4p2opU0
December 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
EUR 540 million have been allocated for innovative solutions in the fields of decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries and clean technologies for climate action under a new Horizon Europe call.
Circularity is a strong component: see our webpage for more details: bit.ly/4p2opU0
Circularity is a strong component: see our webpage for more details: bit.ly/4p2opU0
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a Dutch company making bioplastic from organic waste!
BE O Lifestyle makes:
💧 water bottles from sugar cane residue
🍵 coffee cups from used vegetable oils
👉bit.ly/44VweUD
BE O Lifestyle makes:
💧 water bottles from sugar cane residue
🍵 coffee cups from used vegetable oils
👉bit.ly/44VweUD
December 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a Dutch company making bioplastic from organic waste!
BE O Lifestyle makes:
💧 water bottles from sugar cane residue
🍵 coffee cups from used vegetable oils
👉bit.ly/44VweUD
BE O Lifestyle makes:
💧 water bottles from sugar cane residue
🍵 coffee cups from used vegetable oils
👉bit.ly/44VweUD
📢 ¡Su atención!
#Circular connections in Latin America, anyone? Submit your innovative proposals for #sustainable economy in #Chile.
Call for expressions of interest is open until 10 Feb 2026, with 5 key sectors in focus.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/EUCh1le
#Circular connections in Latin America, anyone? Submit your innovative proposals for #sustainable economy in #Chile.
Call for expressions of interest is open until 10 Feb 2026, with 5 key sectors in focus.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/EUCh1le
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📢 ¡Su atención!
#Circular connections in Latin America, anyone? Submit your innovative proposals for #sustainable economy in #Chile.
Call for expressions of interest is open until 10 Feb 2026, with 5 key sectors in focus.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/EUCh1le
#Circular connections in Latin America, anyone? Submit your innovative proposals for #sustainable economy in #Chile.
Call for expressions of interest is open until 10 Feb 2026, with 5 key sectors in focus.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/EUCh1le
Have a look at this guide tailored for Entrepreneurship Support Organisations. Get insights from organisations that have directly supported circular economy ventures in India and Africa, as part of the Circular Economy Innovation Clusters programme funded by the IKEA Foundation.
bit.ly/3MjgwMi
bit.ly/3MjgwMi
December 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Have a look at this guide tailored for Entrepreneurship Support Organisations. Get insights from organisations that have directly supported circular economy ventures in India and Africa, as part of the Circular Economy Innovation Clusters programme funded by the IKEA Foundation.
bit.ly/3MjgwMi
bit.ly/3MjgwMi
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a report on BioBoosters hackathons - workshops which look for solutions to specific bioeconomy-related challenges.
Have a look at what you can do with hemp stalks!
bit.ly/48QZyMU
Have a look at what you can do with hemp stalks!
bit.ly/48QZyMU
December 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a report on BioBoosters hackathons - workshops which look for solutions to specific bioeconomy-related challenges.
Have a look at what you can do with hemp stalks!
bit.ly/48QZyMU
Have a look at what you can do with hemp stalks!
bit.ly/48QZyMU
No excuses for #FoodWaste and #FoodLoss!
Are you involved in the good fight? Visit the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub to:
📌 Access a rich database of resources
📌 Stay up to date with EU funded projects
📌 Get inspired by best case stories from EU Member States
Read more: 🍽️ bit.ly/F00dHub
Are you involved in the good fight? Visit the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub to:
📌 Access a rich database of resources
📌 Stay up to date with EU funded projects
📌 Get inspired by best case stories from EU Member States
Read more: 🍽️ bit.ly/F00dHub
December 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
No excuses for #FoodWaste and #FoodLoss!
Are you involved in the good fight? Visit the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub to:
📌 Access a rich database of resources
📌 Stay up to date with EU funded projects
📌 Get inspired by best case stories from EU Member States
Read more: 🍽️ bit.ly/F00dHub
Are you involved in the good fight? Visit the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub to:
📌 Access a rich database of resources
📌 Stay up to date with EU funded projects
📌 Get inspired by best case stories from EU Member States
Read more: 🍽️ bit.ly/F00dHub
A number of #ECESP Coordination Group members have published their contributions to the call for evidence on the Circular Economy Act, to be published next year.
➡️ Have a look at their papers for a varied set of perspectives on which direction the #CEA should take! bit.ly/3MnyKfS
➡️ Have a look at their papers for a varied set of perspectives on which direction the #CEA should take! bit.ly/3MnyKfS
December 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A number of #ECESP Coordination Group members have published their contributions to the call for evidence on the Circular Economy Act, to be published next year.
➡️ Have a look at their papers for a varied set of perspectives on which direction the #CEA should take! bit.ly/3MnyKfS
➡️ Have a look at their papers for a varied set of perspectives on which direction the #CEA should take! bit.ly/3MnyKfS
The European Commission is holding a public consultation on how to improve EU product legislation, specifically regarding the #CircularEconomy and the digital transition.
You can contribute to this consultation by filling in the online questionnaire before 4 February 2026.
➡️ bit.ly/4aCkytk
You can contribute to this consultation by filling in the online questionnaire before 4 February 2026.
➡️ bit.ly/4aCkytk
December 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The European Commission is holding a public consultation on how to improve EU product legislation, specifically regarding the #CircularEconomy and the digital transition.
You can contribute to this consultation by filling in the online questionnaire before 4 February 2026.
➡️ bit.ly/4aCkytk
You can contribute to this consultation by filling in the online questionnaire before 4 February 2026.
➡️ bit.ly/4aCkytk
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a database of technologies for converting bio-waste into organic soil improvers, fertilisers, organic chemicals, fuels, energy etc.
Useful if you're looking for a way to use a specific feedstock!
bit.ly/3MKs0IQ
#ECESP
Useful if you're looking for a way to use a specific feedstock!
bit.ly/3MKs0IQ
#ECESP
December 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a database of technologies for converting bio-waste into organic soil improvers, fertilisers, organic chemicals, fuels, energy etc.
Useful if you're looking for a way to use a specific feedstock!
bit.ly/3MKs0IQ
#ECESP
Useful if you're looking for a way to use a specific feedstock!
bit.ly/3MKs0IQ
#ECESP
📆 1 week ago the bold new #Bioeconomy Strategy was published
For the #CircularEconomy community, this represents the breaking down barriers and momentum to scale up the high-value use of biological resources
We look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
➡️ bit.ly/44MPKCi
For the #CircularEconomy community, this represents the breaking down barriers and momentum to scale up the high-value use of biological resources
We look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
➡️ bit.ly/44MPKCi
December 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
📆 1 week ago the bold new #Bioeconomy Strategy was published
For the #CircularEconomy community, this represents the breaking down barriers and momentum to scale up the high-value use of biological resources
We look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
➡️ bit.ly/44MPKCi
For the #CircularEconomy community, this represents the breaking down barriers and momentum to scale up the high-value use of biological resources
We look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
➡️ bit.ly/44MPKCi
We’re delighted to announce a new release of TWO #podcast episodes in our Circular Behaviours collection!
1️⃣ #CircularFashion and obstacles to #PreLoved - what can be done about it?
2️⃣ #Reusable packaging - how difficult is it to change our habits?
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
1️⃣ #CircularFashion and obstacles to #PreLoved - what can be done about it?
2️⃣ #Reusable packaging - how difficult is it to change our habits?
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
December 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We’re delighted to announce a new release of TWO #podcast episodes in our Circular Behaviours collection!
1️⃣ #CircularFashion and obstacles to #PreLoved - what can be done about it?
2️⃣ #Reusable packaging - how difficult is it to change our habits?
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
1️⃣ #CircularFashion and obstacles to #PreLoved - what can be done about it?
2️⃣ #Reusable packaging - how difficult is it to change our habits?
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
Have you subscribed to our #CircularEconomy newsletter yet? The next edition is coming up!
Featuring:
✅ Upcoming events
✅ Good practices
✅ Reports, toolkits, and guidelines
✅ Insights from circular networks & platforms
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🧐 Explore past editions ▶️ bit.ly/4bpbvtk
Featuring:
✅ Upcoming events
✅ Good practices
✅ Reports, toolkits, and guidelines
✅ Insights from circular networks & platforms
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December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Have you subscribed to our #CircularEconomy newsletter yet? The next edition is coming up!
Featuring:
✅ Upcoming events
✅ Good practices
✅ Reports, toolkits, and guidelines
✅ Insights from circular networks & platforms
🔗 Subscribe ▶️ bit.ly/4h345hN
🧐 Explore past editions ▶️ bit.ly/4bpbvtk
Featuring:
✅ Upcoming events
✅ Good practices
✅ Reports, toolkits, and guidelines
✅ Insights from circular networks & platforms
🔗 Subscribe ▶️ bit.ly/4h345hN
🧐 Explore past editions ▶️ bit.ly/4bpbvtk
#Webinar - A more sustainable future for #Biofuels?
The FUELPHORIA project explores new value chains for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, with 9 demo-plants in Belgium, Greece, and Spain.
Eager to know more? #Register quick - it's on 4 December!
▶️ bit.ly/43WIymX
The FUELPHORIA project explores new value chains for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, with 9 demo-plants in Belgium, Greece, and Spain.
Eager to know more? #Register quick - it's on 4 December!
▶️ bit.ly/43WIymX
December 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#Webinar - A more sustainable future for #Biofuels?
The FUELPHORIA project explores new value chains for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, with 9 demo-plants in Belgium, Greece, and Spain.
Eager to know more? #Register quick - it's on 4 December!
▶️ bit.ly/43WIymX
The FUELPHORIA project explores new value chains for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, with 9 demo-plants in Belgium, Greece, and Spain.
Eager to know more? #Register quick - it's on 4 December!
▶️ bit.ly/43WIymX
Level(s), the EU initiative focusing on #Sustainable performance in #Buildings, is back for its 5th Anniversary!
Join on 9 December to learn about:
- eLearning programme
- New training material
- Real cases studies from MoreLife2Level(s)
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/jcg3Qt
#BuiltEnvironment
Join on 9 December to learn about:
- eLearning programme
- New training material
- Real cases studies from MoreLife2Level(s)
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/jcg3Qt
#BuiltEnvironment
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Level(s), the EU initiative focusing on #Sustainable performance in #Buildings, is back for its 5th Anniversary!
Join on 9 December to learn about:
- eLearning programme
- New training material
- Real cases studies from MoreLife2Level(s)
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/jcg3Qt
#BuiltEnvironment
Join on 9 December to learn about:
- eLearning programme
- New training material
- Real cases studies from MoreLife2Level(s)
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/jcg3Qt
#BuiltEnvironment
In the EU all #online sellers must abide to the Extended Producer Responsibility, including #waste management
Not that easy for medium or small-sized businesses
#Baltic authorities are helping out with a super informative #website on EPR. No fines, better business👍
▶️https://link.europa.eu/XCV6fF
Not that easy for medium or small-sized businesses
#Baltic authorities are helping out with a super informative #website on EPR. No fines, better business👍
▶️https://link.europa.eu/XCV6fF
November 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2024, 12% of materials in the EU came from #recycling, finds new #Eurostat data.
While progress between 2023 and 2024 was just 0.1%, this is still the highest recycling rate so far. Top performing countries include Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Estonia and Malta.
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/4gWpMD
While progress between 2023 and 2024 was just 0.1%, this is still the highest recycling rate so far. Top performing countries include Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Estonia and Malta.
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/4gWpMD
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
In 2024, 12% of materials in the EU came from #recycling, finds new #Eurostat data.
While progress between 2023 and 2024 was just 0.1%, this is still the highest recycling rate so far. Top performing countries include Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Estonia and Malta.
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/4gWpMD
While progress between 2023 and 2024 was just 0.1%, this is still the highest recycling rate so far. Top performing countries include Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Estonia and Malta.
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/4gWpMD