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About the partnership
The Circular Economy Partnership aims to stimulate the re-use, repair, refurbishment and recycling of existing materials and products to promote new growth and job opportunities. The focus will be on waste management (turning waste into resources), the sharing economy, and resource efficiency.
Members
Member States
- Finland
- Greece
- Poland
- Slovenia
Urban areas
- Oslo (NO, Coordinator)
- Flemish Region (BE)
- Kaunas (LT)
- Porto (PT)
- Prato (IT)
- The Hague (NL)
European/ national city umbrella organisation
- Eurocities
- URBACT
Other stakeholders
- Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource Management (ACR+)
European institutions
- European Commission (DG REGIO, DG ENV, DG CLIMA, DG GROW, DG RTD)
- Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)
- European Investment Bank (EIB)
Concrete actions
01
Mainstreaming the circular economy as an eligible area into the post 2020 Cohesion Policy and corresponding funds
02
Prepare a Circular City Funding Guide to assist cities in accessing funding for circular economy projects
03
Prepare a blueprint for a Circular City Portal
04
Promote Urban Resource Centres for waste prevention, re-use and recycling
05
Develop a Collaborative Economy Knowledge Pack for cities