What's new
Ban on destruction of unsold clothes and shoes enters into application

12 Aug 2026
From 19 July, large companies may no longer destroy clothes and shoes which are cluttering up their shops and warehouses. Instead, they must donate them or reuse them in some way.
Funding: Calls for projects and proposals

12 Aug 2026
Here, you can find various calls for proposals and projects for which funding is available. The calls are published in our Financing section and will be removed once the deadline has passed.
For ease of reference, we will provide a list with brief descriptions and deadlines here!
OCEANZYME project: enzyme-based recycling of plastic waste found in deep-sea environments

11 Aug 2026
Marine waste in deep-sea environments degrades sharply, making mechanical recycling difficult. The OCEANZYME project is investigating new enzyme-based recycling solutions.
New Digital Product Passport Registry goes live

11 Aug 2026
The European Commission has launched the Digital Product Passport Registry together with a testing environment. The Registry will support products covered by the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and other EU legislation requiring Digital Product Passport registration.
All DPPs must be registered: the new DPP website provides information abo...
Circular Packaging Challenge 2026: international open call for startups advancing packaging circularity

31 Jul 2026
Circular Packaging Challenge is an international initiative connecting innovative startups with leading companies to address real-world challenges across the packaging value chain.
There are four challenges: the 16 finalists will present their solution, the winners will gain funding and at least two pilot schemes will be promoted and financed!





