What is the situation of bio-waste management across Europe, one year after the entry into force of the European sorting obligation? Has the mandate had the desired effects? What is the future scenario?

This EUCT aimed to assess the status of municipal bio-waste separate collection in Europe and discuss what needs to be done to initiate a real revolution in bio-waste management on the continent.

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 slaughterhouse waste (bellygrass) and paper and pulp sludge as feedstocks for bio-based fertilisers and bioplastics

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Arup, supported by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Publication Date
03/2025
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This report makes a solid business case for building circular, exploring five enabling strategies which showcase how built environment players can unlock robust, long-term value by embracing the circular economy.

Specifically, it examines five different circular strategies, buildings and building components, predominantly from an asset owners’ perspective, and has sought to understand the associated value that these strategies provide.

Value needs to be considered holistically across the supply chain. Understanding the business case for building circular means considering the value - current and future - of all its different elements and layers, and input from all the stakeholders involved.

(The report cannot be downloaded: you will have to read it online.)

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