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The [[Circular Economy Package]] ([[CEP]]) comprises a 'Circular Economy Plan' and a 'Package of Measures' which is intended to drive greater circularity of products and materials. In a [[Circular Economy]], the value of products and materials is maintained for as long as possible. Waste and resource use are minimised, and when a product reaches the end of its life, it is used again to create further value. This can bring major economic benefits, contributing to innovation, growth and job creation<ref>https://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/sustainability/circular-economy_en</ref>. | The [[Circular Economy Package]] ([[CEP]]) comprises a 'Circular Economy Plan' and a 'Package of Measures' which is intended to drive greater circularity of products and materials. In a [[Circular Economy]], the value of products and materials is maintained for as long as possible. Waste and resource use are minimised, and when a product reaches the end of its life, it is used again to create further value. This can bring major economic benefits, contributing to innovation, growth and job creation<ref>https://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/sustainability/circular-economy_en</ref>. | ||
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The [[Circular Economy Package]] ([[CEP]]) comprises a 'Circular Economy Plan' and a 'Package of Measures' which is intended to drive greater circularity of products and materials. In a [[Circular Economy]], the value of products and materials is maintained for as long as possible. Within the circularity discussions both 'Closed' and 'Open' loops are referred to: | |||
* '''Closed Loop Recycling''' (where the recycled material is used to make another product in the same category i.e. plastic water bottles being used to make new plastic bottles) | |||
* '''Open Loop Recycling''' (where recycled material is used in a different application in a different product i.e. plastic water bottles being used to make fleeces and sleeping bags) | |||
==EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy== | ==EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy== | ||
In 2015, the European Commission adopted an ambitious Circular Economy Action Plan, which included measures to help stimulate Europe's transition towards a circular economy, boost global competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth and generate new jobs<ref name="ce">https://ec.europa.eu/environment/circular-economy/index_en.htm</ref>. | In 2015, the European Commission adopted an ambitious Circular Economy Action Plan, which included measures to help stimulate Europe's transition towards a circular economy, boost global competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth and generate new jobs<ref name="ce">https://ec.europa.eu/environment/circular-economy/index_en.htm</ref>. |