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European Commission launches public consultation on the revision of the New Legislative Framework
03 Dec 2025
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 2...
Circular bioeconomy: a database of technologies using bio-waste
03 Dec 2025
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 database of technologies using bio-waste.
European Commission presents new Bioeconomy Strategy
03 Dec 2025
On 27 November, the European Commission adopted a bold new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy Strategy. By using renewable biological resources from land and sea and providing alternatives to critical raw materials, the EU aims to move forward towards a more circular and decarbonised economy and decrease dependence on fossil imports.
SOLRESS: making safe and sustainable bio-based solvents from organic waste
03 Dec 2025
The new SOLRESS project will be working on developing safer, sustainable and high-performance bio-based solvents for European industries, using organic waste as a feedstock.
