Press Release: Council conclusions on the EU action plan for the circular economy

On 20 June 2016, the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on the action plan for a circular economy. This plan aimed to reduce waste and keep the value of products, materials and resources in the economy for as long as possible. The conclusions supported this aim and demonstrated commitment to this transition towards a more sustainable model, for instance by cutting resource use, boosting recycling and better managing waste.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Environment Council, 20 June 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/environment-council-20-june-2016/

ESO: Background information: Circular economy package: Four legislative proposals on waste http://www.europeansources.info/record/circular-economy-package-four-legislative-proposals-on-waste-2/

EUObserver, 11.08.16: Is the circular economy a restraint on business, or an opportunity? https://euobserver.com/business/133542

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