1. Closing the loop – An EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy

2. Circular economy in cities
An opportunity
To cut costs
To improve the quality of life of citizens
To generate economic growth for businesses
Start with planning
Web assessment tool for cities
Communicate
European Green Capital Award

3. Cutting costs Implement the waste legislation! Lead by the example
Green public procurement (voluntary vs mandatory)
Eco-Management and Audit Scheme

4. Citizens – Quality of life
Invest in infrastructure
Mobility
Built-in environment
Smart Specialization Strategies – Cohesion Policy
Urban Innovation Action
EFSI – Juncker Plan
Already 18 projects after one year – raising private funds

5. Generating growth for businesses
EMF – « The Growth within » 2015:
Up to increase 7% in GDP
HOW???
Industrial symbiosis
Cross-sector opportunities
Remanufacturing, Repairing
Traditional and non traditional tourism – Ecoparks
Job creation: high and low skilled

6. Start with planning Web assessment tool by EU Commission
Best practices: City of Amsterdam
Complete assessment of incoming flows of materials and energy
…but also look for others!

7. Communicate !
EU Green Capital Award and Green Leaf Award

8. Thanks for your attention