A coalition of frontrunner European cities and progressive businesses launched an open manifesto calling for a bold overhaul of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems under the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act.
Current EPR systems are failing to address the root causes of the waste crisis. They remain stuck in outdated, end-of-pipe solutions that neither incentivise true waste prevention nor support reuse at scale.
Our message to EU policymakers is clear:
We need EPR systems that prioritise waste prevention, enable reuse, and hold producers accountable for the full lifecycle of their packaging.
Check the campaign here
The Manifesto is available in English, Greek, and Portuguese.
Polystyrene fishboxes are polluting our seas with toxic microplastics, but a sustainable switch is underway.
In this factsheet, discover how the BlueFishers project in Tuscany is replacing disposable foam crates with reusable, recyclable alternatives, cutting 35,000 boxes in just 6 months.
Find out how local fishers are leading a practical, circular solution , and how it could scale across Europe.
Available in English.
The eco crèches project in Brussels is replacing disposable nappies with washable, reusable ones, an innovative solution that could prevent millions of nappies from ending up in incinerators. With 40 crèches set to go fully reusable by 2027, this project will save 1,400 tonnes of CO2, while reducing waste and improving babies’ skin health.
Dive into the factsheet to discover how simple changes, like using reusable nappies, are transforming municipal childcare with zero-waste solutions, and why it’s a model worth replicating.
Factsheet available in English, French, Dutch, Polish, and Hungarian.