European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform
@ecesp.bsky.social
A joint initiative by @ec.europa.eu and @eesc.bsky.social, the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform brings together stakeholders active in the broad field of the circular economy in Europe. Find us at circulareconomy.europa.eu
We're coming to the end of the year – and what a year it has been! Key legislation, ECESP events in Europe and beyond and a new Coordination Group.
See some of the highlights: bit.ly/4qfREUk
See some of the highlights: bit.ly/4qfREUk
December 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We're coming to the end of the year – and what a year it has been! Key legislation, ECESP events in Europe and beyond and a new Coordination Group.
See some of the highlights: bit.ly/4qfREUk
See some of the highlights: bit.ly/4qfREUk
EUR 540 million have been allocated for innovative solutions in the fields of decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries and clean technologies for climate action under a new Horizon Europe call.
Circularity is a strong component: see our webpage for more details: bit.ly/4p2opU0
Circularity is a strong component: see our webpage for more details: bit.ly/4p2opU0
December 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
EUR 540 million have been allocated for innovative solutions in the fields of decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries and clean technologies for climate action under a new Horizon Europe call.
Circularity is a strong component: see our webpage for more details: bit.ly/4p2opU0
Circularity is a strong component: see our webpage for more details: bit.ly/4p2opU0
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a Dutch company making bioplastic from organic waste!
BE O Lifestyle makes:
💧 water bottles from sugar cane residue
🍵 coffee cups from used vegetable oils
👉bit.ly/44VweUD
BE O Lifestyle makes:
💧 water bottles from sugar cane residue
🍵 coffee cups from used vegetable oils
👉bit.ly/44VweUD
December 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a Dutch company making bioplastic from organic waste!
BE O Lifestyle makes:
💧 water bottles from sugar cane residue
🍵 coffee cups from used vegetable oils
👉bit.ly/44VweUD
BE O Lifestyle makes:
💧 water bottles from sugar cane residue
🍵 coffee cups from used vegetable oils
👉bit.ly/44VweUD
❓Did you know we have over 600 reports, studies & position papers on our website?
💡 Recent additions cover topics such as the upcoming Circular Economy Act (#CEA), single-use plastics and #EPR, employment, paper circularity, scrap steel, and more!
Discover our knowledge section ➡ bit.ly/3YuYHwD
💡 Recent additions cover topics such as the upcoming Circular Economy Act (#CEA), single-use plastics and #EPR, employment, paper circularity, scrap steel, and more!
Discover our knowledge section ➡ bit.ly/3YuYHwD
December 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
❓Did you know we have over 600 reports, studies & position papers on our website?
💡 Recent additions cover topics such as the upcoming Circular Economy Act (#CEA), single-use plastics and #EPR, employment, paper circularity, scrap steel, and more!
Discover our knowledge section ➡ bit.ly/3YuYHwD
💡 Recent additions cover topics such as the upcoming Circular Economy Act (#CEA), single-use plastics and #EPR, employment, paper circularity, scrap steel, and more!
Discover our knowledge section ➡ bit.ly/3YuYHwD
📢 ¡Su atención!
#Circular connections in Latin America, anyone? Submit your innovative proposals for #sustainable economy in #Chile.
Call for expressions of interest is open until 10 Feb 2026, with 5 key sectors in focus.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/EUCh1le
#Circular connections in Latin America, anyone? Submit your innovative proposals for #sustainable economy in #Chile.
Call for expressions of interest is open until 10 Feb 2026, with 5 key sectors in focus.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/EUCh1le
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📢 ¡Su atención!
#Circular connections in Latin America, anyone? Submit your innovative proposals for #sustainable economy in #Chile.
Call for expressions of interest is open until 10 Feb 2026, with 5 key sectors in focus.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/EUCh1le
#Circular connections in Latin America, anyone? Submit your innovative proposals for #sustainable economy in #Chile.
Call for expressions of interest is open until 10 Feb 2026, with 5 key sectors in focus.
Read more ▶️ bit.ly/EUCh1le
Have a look at this guide tailored for Entrepreneurship Support Organisations. Get insights from organisations that have directly supported circular economy ventures in India and Africa, as part of the Circular Economy Innovation Clusters programme funded by the IKEA Foundation.
bit.ly/3MjgwMi
bit.ly/3MjgwMi
December 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Have a look at this guide tailored for Entrepreneurship Support Organisations. Get insights from organisations that have directly supported circular economy ventures in India and Africa, as part of the Circular Economy Innovation Clusters programme funded by the IKEA Foundation.
bit.ly/3MjgwMi
bit.ly/3MjgwMi
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a report on BioBoosters hackathons - workshops which look for solutions to specific bioeconomy-related challenges.
Have a look at what you can do with hemp stalks!
bit.ly/48QZyMU
Have a look at what you can do with hemp stalks!
bit.ly/48QZyMU
December 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a report on BioBoosters hackathons - workshops which look for solutions to specific bioeconomy-related challenges.
Have a look at what you can do with hemp stalks!
bit.ly/48QZyMU
Have a look at what you can do with hemp stalks!
bit.ly/48QZyMU
No excuses for #FoodWaste and #FoodLoss!
Are you involved in the good fight? Visit the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub to:
📌 Access a rich database of resources
📌 Stay up to date with EU funded projects
📌 Get inspired by best case stories from EU Member States
Read more: 🍽️ bit.ly/F00dHub
Are you involved in the good fight? Visit the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub to:
📌 Access a rich database of resources
📌 Stay up to date with EU funded projects
📌 Get inspired by best case stories from EU Member States
Read more: 🍽️ bit.ly/F00dHub
December 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
No excuses for #FoodWaste and #FoodLoss!
Are you involved in the good fight? Visit the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub to:
📌 Access a rich database of resources
📌 Stay up to date with EU funded projects
📌 Get inspired by best case stories from EU Member States
Read more: 🍽️ bit.ly/F00dHub
Are you involved in the good fight? Visit the EU Food Loss and Waste Prevention Hub to:
📌 Access a rich database of resources
📌 Stay up to date with EU funded projects
📌 Get inspired by best case stories from EU Member States
Read more: 🍽️ bit.ly/F00dHub
A number of #ECESP Coordination Group members have published their contributions to the call for evidence on the Circular Economy Act, to be published next year.
➡️ Have a look at their papers for a varied set of perspectives on which direction the #CEA should take! bit.ly/3MnyKfS
➡️ Have a look at their papers for a varied set of perspectives on which direction the #CEA should take! bit.ly/3MnyKfS
December 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
A number of #ECESP Coordination Group members have published their contributions to the call for evidence on the Circular Economy Act, to be published next year.
➡️ Have a look at their papers for a varied set of perspectives on which direction the #CEA should take! bit.ly/3MnyKfS
➡️ Have a look at their papers for a varied set of perspectives on which direction the #CEA should take! bit.ly/3MnyKfS
The European Commission is holding a public consultation on how to improve EU product legislation, specifically regarding the #CircularEconomy and the digital transition.
You can contribute to this consultation by filling in the online questionnaire before 4 February 2026.
➡️ bit.ly/4aCkytk
You can contribute to this consultation by filling in the online questionnaire before 4 February 2026.
➡️ bit.ly/4aCkytk
December 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The European Commission is holding a public consultation on how to improve EU product legislation, specifically regarding the #CircularEconomy and the digital transition.
You can contribute to this consultation by filling in the online questionnaire before 4 February 2026.
➡️ bit.ly/4aCkytk
You can contribute to this consultation by filling in the online questionnaire before 4 February 2026.
➡️ bit.ly/4aCkytk
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a database of technologies for converting bio-waste into organic soil improvers, fertilisers, organic chemicals, fuels, energy etc.
Useful if you're looking for a way to use a specific feedstock!
bit.ly/3MKs0IQ
#ECESP
Useful if you're looking for a way to use a specific feedstock!
bit.ly/3MKs0IQ
#ECESP
December 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a database of technologies for converting bio-waste into organic soil improvers, fertilisers, organic chemicals, fuels, energy etc.
Useful if you're looking for a way to use a specific feedstock!
bit.ly/3MKs0IQ
#ECESP
Useful if you're looking for a way to use a specific feedstock!
bit.ly/3MKs0IQ
#ECESP
📆 1 week ago the bold new #Bioeconomy Strategy was published
For the #CircularEconomy community, this represents the breaking down barriers and momentum to scale up the high-value use of biological resources
We look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
➡️ bit.ly/44MPKCi
For the #CircularEconomy community, this represents the breaking down barriers and momentum to scale up the high-value use of biological resources
We look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
➡️ bit.ly/44MPKCi
December 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
📆 1 week ago the bold new #Bioeconomy Strategy was published
For the #CircularEconomy community, this represents the breaking down barriers and momentum to scale up the high-value use of biological resources
We look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
➡️ bit.ly/44MPKCi
For the #CircularEconomy community, this represents the breaking down barriers and momentum to scale up the high-value use of biological resources
We look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
➡️ bit.ly/44MPKCi
We’re delighted to announce a new release of TWO #podcast episodes in our Circular Behaviours collection!
1️⃣ #CircularFashion and obstacles to #PreLoved - what can be done about it?
2️⃣ #Reusable packaging - how difficult is it to change our habits?
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
1️⃣ #CircularFashion and obstacles to #PreLoved - what can be done about it?
2️⃣ #Reusable packaging - how difficult is it to change our habits?
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
December 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We’re delighted to announce a new release of TWO #podcast episodes in our Circular Behaviours collection!
1️⃣ #CircularFashion and obstacles to #PreLoved - what can be done about it?
2️⃣ #Reusable packaging - how difficult is it to change our habits?
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
1️⃣ #CircularFashion and obstacles to #PreLoved - what can be done about it?
2️⃣ #Reusable packaging - how difficult is it to change our habits?
🎧 bit.ly/L3tsTalk
Have you subscribed to our #CircularEconomy newsletter yet? The next edition is coming up!
Featuring:
✅ Upcoming events
✅ Good practices
✅ Reports, toolkits, and guidelines
✅ Insights from circular networks & platforms
🔗 Subscribe ▶️ bit.ly/4h345hN
🧐 Explore past editions ▶️ bit.ly/4bpbvtk
Featuring:
✅ Upcoming events
✅ Good practices
✅ Reports, toolkits, and guidelines
✅ Insights from circular networks & platforms
🔗 Subscribe ▶️ bit.ly/4h345hN
🧐 Explore past editions ▶️ bit.ly/4bpbvtk
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Have you subscribed to our #CircularEconomy newsletter yet? The next edition is coming up!
Featuring:
✅ Upcoming events
✅ Good practices
✅ Reports, toolkits, and guidelines
✅ Insights from circular networks & platforms
🔗 Subscribe ▶️ bit.ly/4h345hN
🧐 Explore past editions ▶️ bit.ly/4bpbvtk
Featuring:
✅ Upcoming events
✅ Good practices
✅ Reports, toolkits, and guidelines
✅ Insights from circular networks & platforms
🔗 Subscribe ▶️ bit.ly/4h345hN
🧐 Explore past editions ▶️ bit.ly/4bpbvtk
#Webinar - A more sustainable future for #Biofuels?
The FUELPHORIA project explores new value chains for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, with 9 demo-plants in Belgium, Greece, and Spain.
Eager to know more? #Register quick - it's on 4 December!
▶️ bit.ly/43WIymX
The FUELPHORIA project explores new value chains for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, with 9 demo-plants in Belgium, Greece, and Spain.
Eager to know more? #Register quick - it's on 4 December!
▶️ bit.ly/43WIymX
December 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#Webinar - A more sustainable future for #Biofuels?
The FUELPHORIA project explores new value chains for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, with 9 demo-plants in Belgium, Greece, and Spain.
Eager to know more? #Register quick - it's on 4 December!
▶️ bit.ly/43WIymX
The FUELPHORIA project explores new value chains for advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin, with 9 demo-plants in Belgium, Greece, and Spain.
Eager to know more? #Register quick - it's on 4 December!
▶️ bit.ly/43WIymX
Level(s), the EU initiative focusing on #Sustainable performance in #Buildings, is back for its 5th Anniversary!
Join on 9 December to learn about:
- eLearning programme
- New training material
- Real cases studies from MoreLife2Level(s)
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/jcg3Qt
#BuiltEnvironment
Join on 9 December to learn about:
- eLearning programme
- New training material
- Real cases studies from MoreLife2Level(s)
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/jcg3Qt
#BuiltEnvironment
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Level(s), the EU initiative focusing on #Sustainable performance in #Buildings, is back for its 5th Anniversary!
Join on 9 December to learn about:
- eLearning programme
- New training material
- Real cases studies from MoreLife2Level(s)
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/jcg3Qt
#BuiltEnvironment
Join on 9 December to learn about:
- eLearning programme
- New training material
- Real cases studies from MoreLife2Level(s)
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/jcg3Qt
#BuiltEnvironment
📢 The Bioeconomy Strategy is out!
The strategy focuses on how to leverage the EU's biological resources to replace fossil-based materials and products
The #Bioeconomy can be a key contributor to the #CircularEconomy and we are look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
The strategy focuses on how to leverage the EU's biological resources to replace fossil-based materials and products
The #Bioeconomy can be a key contributor to the #CircularEconomy and we are look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
🌿We’re launching a new EU Bioeconomy Strategy to cut fossil fuel use and boost green growth.
Using renewable biological resources from land and sea, we’re creating jobs, driving innovation, and promoting circular, sustainable solutions.
Using renewable biological resources from land and sea, we’re creating jobs, driving innovation, and promoting circular, sustainable solutions.
November 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
📢 The Bioeconomy Strategy is out!
The strategy focuses on how to leverage the EU's biological resources to replace fossil-based materials and products
The #Bioeconomy can be a key contributor to the #CircularEconomy and we are look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
The strategy focuses on how to leverage the EU's biological resources to replace fossil-based materials and products
The #Bioeconomy can be a key contributor to the #CircularEconomy and we are look forward to our Coordination Group's upcoming work in the field
In the EU all #online sellers must abide to the Extended Producer Responsibility, including #waste management
Not that easy for medium or small-sized businesses
#Baltic authorities are helping out with a super informative #website on EPR. No fines, better business👍
▶️https://link.europa.eu/XCV6fF
Not that easy for medium or small-sized businesses
#Baltic authorities are helping out with a super informative #website on EPR. No fines, better business👍
▶️https://link.europa.eu/XCV6fF
November 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2024, 12% of materials in the EU came from #recycling, finds new #Eurostat data.
While progress between 2023 and 2024 was just 0.1%, this is still the highest recycling rate so far. Top performing countries include Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Estonia and Malta.
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/4gWpMD
While progress between 2023 and 2024 was just 0.1%, this is still the highest recycling rate so far. Top performing countries include Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Estonia and Malta.
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/4gWpMD
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
In 2024, 12% of materials in the EU came from #recycling, finds new #Eurostat data.
While progress between 2023 and 2024 was just 0.1%, this is still the highest recycling rate so far. Top performing countries include Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Estonia and Malta.
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/4gWpMD
While progress between 2023 and 2024 was just 0.1%, this is still the highest recycling rate so far. Top performing countries include Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Estonia and Malta.
Read more ▶️ link.europa.eu/4gWpMD
Are you aware of the potential of #bioeconomy but don’t really know where to start with your #investment plan?
EU #advisory support 💡 is available and this info session on 27 November will tell you all about it! Register by 26 Nov to learn how to apply and get support.
▶️ link.europa.eu/tBvv4V
EU #advisory support 💡 is available and this info session on 27 November will tell you all about it! Register by 26 Nov to learn how to apply and get support.
▶️ link.europa.eu/tBvv4V
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Are you aware of the potential of #bioeconomy but don’t really know where to start with your #investment plan?
EU #advisory support 💡 is available and this info session on 27 November will tell you all about it! Register by 26 Nov to learn how to apply and get support.
▶️ link.europa.eu/tBvv4V
EU #advisory support 💡 is available and this info session on 27 November will tell you all about it! Register by 26 Nov to learn how to apply and get support.
▶️ link.europa.eu/tBvv4V
Work will be carried out on the ECESP website from 21 Nov evening to 27 Nov evening:
💠 the website will only be offline on Thursday morning
💠the secretariat will NOT be able to add anything to the website throughout this entire period. Please send content to CEStakeholderEU@eesc.europa.eu!
💠 the website will only be offline on Thursday morning
💠the secretariat will NOT be able to add anything to the website throughout this entire period. Please send content to CEStakeholderEU@eesc.europa.eu!
November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Work will be carried out on the ECESP website from 21 Nov evening to 27 Nov evening:
💠 the website will only be offline on Thursday morning
💠the secretariat will NOT be able to add anything to the website throughout this entire period. Please send content to CEStakeholderEU@eesc.europa.eu!
💠 the website will only be offline on Thursday morning
💠the secretariat will NOT be able to add anything to the website throughout this entire period. Please send content to CEStakeholderEU@eesc.europa.eu!
Why is the EU pushing the bioeconomy?
Well, one reason is that bio-based products can replace fossil-based ones, following circular principles. For instance, car parts & eye glass frames from olive pruning waste!
Find out more here: lnkd.in/evmsTPZG
#Bioeconomy
Well, one reason is that bio-based products can replace fossil-based ones, following circular principles. For instance, car parts & eye glass frames from olive pruning waste!
Find out more here: lnkd.in/evmsTPZG
#Bioeconomy
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Why is the EU pushing the bioeconomy?
Well, one reason is that bio-based products can replace fossil-based ones, following circular principles. For instance, car parts & eye glass frames from olive pruning waste!
Find out more here: lnkd.in/evmsTPZG
#Bioeconomy
Well, one reason is that bio-based products can replace fossil-based ones, following circular principles. For instance, car parts & eye glass frames from olive pruning waste!
Find out more here: lnkd.in/evmsTPZG
#Bioeconomy
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a company which uses coffee grounds to produce
💠mushrooms
💠earthworm humus as a soil improver
💠earthworms as fish feed
💠water containing fish waste for hydroponic vegetable cultivation!
bit.ly/4a5r8br
#CircularBioeconomy
💠mushrooms
💠earthworm humus as a soil improver
💠earthworms as fish feed
💠water containing fish waste for hydroponic vegetable cultivation!
bit.ly/4a5r8br
#CircularBioeconomy
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our website has plenty of items on the circular bioeconomy. This one looks at a company which uses coffee grounds to produce
💠mushrooms
💠earthworm humus as a soil improver
💠earthworms as fish feed
💠water containing fish waste for hydroponic vegetable cultivation!
bit.ly/4a5r8br
#CircularBioeconomy
💠mushrooms
💠earthworm humus as a soil improver
💠earthworms as fish feed
💠water containing fish waste for hydroponic vegetable cultivation!
bit.ly/4a5r8br
#CircularBioeconomy
💡 Interested in what is happening in the world of #CircularEconomy in Europe?
Check out our website for news, events & publications from stakeholders across Europe ➡ bit.ly/3VcawqR
Do you have interesting experiences, publications or events to share? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33
Check out our website for news, events & publications from stakeholders across Europe ➡ bit.ly/3VcawqR
Do you have interesting experiences, publications or events to share? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33
November 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
💡 Interested in what is happening in the world of #CircularEconomy in Europe?
Check out our website for news, events & publications from stakeholders across Europe ➡ bit.ly/3VcawqR
Do you have interesting experiences, publications or events to share? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33
Check out our website for news, events & publications from stakeholders across Europe ➡ bit.ly/3VcawqR
Do you have interesting experiences, publications or events to share? Submit them here ➡ bit.ly/3WkQj33
How can the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and #CircularEconomy policies better support the adoption of sustainable nutrient management practices in EU agriculture?
Find out during this webinar with leading experts, practitioners and policymakers
📆 25/11 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
➡️ bit.ly/48hKF7k
Find out during this webinar with leading experts, practitioners and policymakers
📆 25/11 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
➡️ bit.ly/48hKF7k
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
How can the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and #CircularEconomy policies better support the adoption of sustainable nutrient management practices in EU agriculture?
Find out during this webinar with leading experts, practitioners and policymakers
📆 25/11 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
➡️ bit.ly/48hKF7k
Find out during this webinar with leading experts, practitioners and policymakers
📆 25/11 14:00-16:00
📍 Online
➡️ bit.ly/48hKF7k