1. Boosting the Circular Economy
Arthur ten Wolde Circular Economy Expert for
Ecopreneur.eu & De Groene Zaak
European Greens,
Brussels, 1 October 2016

2. Main asks for a strong Circular Economy Package
Overall: Market pull measures & design requirements driving innovation to circular products and services
Clear price incentives for producers and consumers: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), VAT, tax shift
Green Public Procurement: massive training program 
Expand Ecodesign directive to circularity for all (end) products
Add ambitious goals for reuse, repair, sharing etc.
Enforcement of existing and smart new regulations
An attractive research programme
Stop EU subsidies for incineration plants until recycling capacity in place

3. Green, sharing, circular economy?
“CIRCULAR ECONOMY” is far more attractive concept than “GREEN” or “SUSTAINABLE”
Circular = using circular business models = without waste
Sharing = Super circular: major resource efficiency gain
Sharing = Green
Circular = Green throughout the value chain
Renewable energy = condition for circular
Social = inclusive = part of sustainability

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