The Circular Economy Act (CEA) is set to be adopted later this year. It aims to keep products and materials in use for as long as possible, helping the economy and the environment and lessening the EU’s dependence on imported raw materials.

By making it easier and more profitable for businesses to go circular, Europe can cut waste, save resources and build a stronger, more future-proof economy.

The Commission is asking young people (aged 15 to 29) for their views on the CEA. It's part of the Youth Check, a tool to assess how new EU laws and initiatives affect young people and ensure that their interests are systematically considered in decision making. Tell them how this initiative could affect you and what matters most to you when it comes to creating a more circular economy!

How can you contribute?

• Complete the online questionnaire and / or hand in ideas or short papers by writing to ENV-CEA-YOUTH-CONSULTATION@ec.europa.eu, by 12 April,
• Take part in the session on “Youth perspectives on the forthcoming Circular Economy Act” (read all about it here). This will take place on 22 April, during the ECESP Annual Conference 2026, online or in person (you'll need to register to attend in person),
• Submit additional written contributions after the conference, by writing to ENV-CEA-YOUTH-CONSULTATION@ec.europa.eu by 29 April.