From waste to value: Policy pathways for cross-sectoral circular material flows in Europe

From waste to value: policy pathways for cross-sectoral circular material flows in Europe

'From Waste to Value:  Policy Pathways for Cross-Sectoral  Circular Material Flows in Europe White paper on the policy insights from the implementation of the Workshop  “Revaluing Resources: Cross-Sectoral Circular Solutions for a Sustainable Future”,  in Sustainable Places 2025, 8-10 October 2025, Milan, Italy'
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ICCS – Institute of Communication & Computer Systems, Decision Support Systems Laboratory team
Publication Date
December, 2025
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This report presents the key insights that emerged from the workshop on Re-Valuing resources: cross-sectoral circular solutions for a sustainable future.

It sets out how the eight participating EU projects enable cross-circularity through material reuse, digital tools and systemic approaches that intersect across industries, governance levels and territorial levels.

It then identifies the conditions that enable replication and scaling, drawing on real-world demonstrations and stakeholder experiences.

Lastly, it highlights the social, community and governance dimensions that underpin successful circular transitions, with a focus on participatory practices, long-term trust-building and multi-actor collaboration.