VIDEO: Behind the scenes with the key players in the EU’s Circular Economy

The circular economy is key to Europe's future. It will help decouple economic growth from resource use, protect the continent's natural resources, boost sustainable growth and help the EU to reduce its consumption footprint and double its circular material use rate by the end of the decade.

But things are moving slowly. More action must be taken. 

The current linear economy continues to dominate our economic model, continually increasing its demand for scarce natural resources.

That is why the Commission is introducing the Circular Economy Act.

By switching to a more circular economy and using and consuming more circularly, we can reduce the impacts of human economic activities on the environment.

The EU’s transition to a circular economy will reduce pressure on natural resources, create sustainable growth and jobs, and halt biodiversity loss.

Watch our video below to find out how we can transition to a more circular economy.