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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>. | ||
The EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy<ref name="ce2">https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52015DC0614</ref> establishes a concrete and ambitious programme of action, with measures covering the whole circular economy cycle: from production and consumption; waste management; the market for secondary raw materials; and a revised legislative proposal on waste. The annex to the action plan<ref name="ce2" /> sets out the timeline for when the actions will be completed. The proposed actions will contribute to "closing the loop" of product lifecycles through greater recycling and | The EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy<ref name="ce2">https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52015DC0614</ref> establishes a concrete and ambitious programme of action, with measures covering the whole circular economy cycle: from production and consumption; [[Waste Management|waste management]]; the market for secondary raw materials; and a revised legislative proposal on waste. The annex to the action plan<ref name="ce2" /> sets out the timeline for when the actions will be completed. The proposed actions will contribute to "closing the loop" of product lifecycles through greater [[recycling]] and [[reuse]] and bring benefits for both the environment and the economy. | ||
The revised legislative framework on waste<ref>https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L:2018:150:TOC</ref> entered into force in July 2018. It sets clear targets for reduction of waste and establishes an ambitious and credible long-term path for waste management and recycling. | The revised legislative framework on waste<ref>https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L:2018:150:TOC</ref> entered into force in July 2018. It sets clear targets for reduction of waste and establishes an ambitious and credible long-term path for waste management and recycling. | ||