The Circular City Centre - C3 runs two programmes which support cities with the shift to a circular economy: the Circular City Advisory programme and the Circular Project Advisory programme. 

Applications for the current round are open until 20 June. Online Q&A sessions on 7 May and 11 June!

The COM4PHA research project is working on developing new bioplastics for use in the packaging and agricultural sectors. The new formulations for packaging will be biodegradable and compostable, and the coating formulations will improve product quality and extend shelf life.

This year the EU Green Week 2025 will take place in Brussels on 3-5 June, focusing on circular solutions for a competitive EU. During the Stakeholder event on 5 June, several stands will be available, allowing stakeholders to showcase good practices, concrete initiatives or circular business models. 

Interested? Apply by 7 May 16:00 CEST.

The EU LIFE Programme has launched its 2025 call for proposals. If you’ve got an idea for conserving nature, protecting the environment, taking climate action or transitioning Europe to clean energy, your project could be in for a share of the €600 million just announced for 2025, €73 million of which is allocated to circular economy and quality of life projects.

The ECESP website has a good selection of circular bioeconomy-themed content. We'll be shining a spotlight on some of it here!

This item looks at fibres for textiles from agricultural waste 

The European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform is getting ready for the Circular Economy Act, currently set to be issued at the end of next year. 

They are calling for people to co-sign their proposed input on nutrients.

The EU Ecolabel is the official European Union voluntary label for environmental excellence. It's doing well, which is good news for businesses and consumers. See the latest facts and figures!

The ECESP website has a good selection of circular bioeconomy-themed content. We'll be shining a spotlight on some of it here!

This item looks at an e-learning platform covering the (circular) bioeconomy 

The Motagua River Basin is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis due to pollution from solid waste and untreated wastewater. The Government of Guatemala and the European Union have pledged to work together on a comprehensive strategy for the recovery of the Motagua River. The result is the Motagua Investment Forum.

The ECESP website has a good selection of circular bioeconomy-themed content. We'll be shining a spotlight on some of it here!

This item looks at a briefing on how a strong circular economy can help biodiversity.