The Commission is holding a public consultation on how to improve EU product legislation, specifically regarding the circular economy and the digital transition. It relates to the revision of the New Legislative Framework: established in 2008, it provides a blueprint for product harmonisation legislation, aligning 30 EU legal acts. 

The consultation is open until 4 February 2026!

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on advanced materials, which will feed into the Advanced Materials Act. See what it's about and give your views! 

Open from 21 October 2025 to 13 January 2026.

The revised version of the Waste Framework Directive came into effect on 16 October. See which sectors it addresses and what it aims to achieve!

BIOS MATER is a Horizon Europe project that aims to transform the construction sector by introducing advanced bio-based materials, applying circular economy principles and implementing Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design solutions.

The Commission's public consultation on the forthcoming Circular Economy Act is still open. It will gather input from a wide range of stakeholders and the broader public on the bottlenecks and opportunities involved in rolling out a circular economy.

If you're active in the circular economy field, you must have views on this: this is your chance to tell the Commission!

SOPHIA is an EU-funded Horizon Europe project that aims to implement advanced digital solutions in end-of-life solar panels, involving the full value chain in order to increase their current reuse, repair and recycling rates. The end goal is to foster a more circular, innovative and competitive Europe.

The Commission has launched a consultation on harmonising the classification of certain waste types (“green-listed” waste) to facilitate their shipments across borders. It's open until 31 October and aims to gather input from a range of stakeholders on waste streams to be addressed. Let them know what you think!

The LIFE call for proposals on circular business models is out!

If you are working on circular business models and sustainable products, and have a broad network enabling you to deliver on-the-ground support for companies, take your chance to shape a sustainable, prosperous and competitive European future and apply!

Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation, with an indicative budget of EUR 93.5 billion for the period 2021-2027. 

This year's work programme focuses on the green transition, the digital transition and a more resilient, competitive, inclusive and democratic Europe.

Imagine a world where nothing goes to waste and nature is thriving. It's a nice thought, isn't it? The good news is, you can help make this world a reality!

This year, the #ForOurPlanet campaign is encouraging everyone to join the circular economy! It doesn’t take much. Just stop to think before you bin it – whether it’s last season’s jumper or the old fridge making a new noise.