Closing the loop – An EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy

Circular economy in cities An opportunity To cut costs To improve the quality of life of citizens To generate economic growth for businesses Start with planning Web assessment tool for cities Communicate European Green Capital Award

Cutting costs Implement the waste legislation! Lead by the example Green public procurement (voluntary vs mandatory) Eco-Management and Audit Scheme

Citizens – Quality of life Invest in infrastructure Mobility Built-in environment Smart Specialization Strategies – Cohesion Policy Urban Innovation Action EFSI – Juncker Plan Already 18 projects after one year – raising private funds

Generating growth for businesses EMF – « The Growth within » 2015: Up to increase 7% in GDP HOW??? Industrial symbiosis Cross-sector opportunities Remanufacturing, Repairing Traditional and non traditional tourism – Ecoparks Job creation: high and low skilled

Start with planning Web assessment tool by EU Commission Best practices: City of Amsterdam Complete assessment of incoming flows of materials and energy …but also look for others!

Communicate ! EU Green Capital Award and Green Leaf Award

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