Circular economy is accelerating globally with countries, regions, and cities making commitments and developing their own policies, strategies, and action plans. The policies and frameworks selected reflect commitments to advance circularity; the status of procurement globally; and how circular procurement is being used to influence responsible consumption and production, and address policy issues like climate change.
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The Government of Brussels adopted the Regional Program for a Circular Economy which focuses on the following objectives: transition environmental goals into economic opportunities; support the local economy; limit travel, and optimize land use to create more value...
The Danish government's strategy for circular economy aims to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society. The strategy focuses on fifteen initiatives to ensure materials and products are recirculated, used for their full potential to minimize waste.
China's Circular Economy Promotion Law aims to create a circular economy where resources are used more efficiently, the environment is better protected, and sustainable development is actioned. The law applies the 3R hierarchy (reduce, reuse, recycle) in production...
Amsterdam Circular Strategy aims to reduce reliance on raw materials by 50% by 2030 and to achieve full circularity by 2050. The strategy focuses on three value chains: food and organic waste; consumer goods; and the built environment.
The European Commission has adopted the Circular Economy Action Plan, a primary to the European Green Deal. It introduces legislative and non-legislative measures targeting areas of action to transform consumption patterns and support innovative products, services and...
The European Green Deal provides a roadmap with clear actions to support the efficient use of resources, the transition to a sustainable circular economy, the restoration of biodiversity, and cutting pollution. It outlines investments needed, financial tools available...