he European Commission adopted the Communication "Towards a circular economy: a zero waste programme for Europe" and annex to establish a common and coherent EU framework to promote the circular economy. Turning Europe into a more circular economy means:
boosting recycling and preventing the loss of valuable materials;
creating jobs and economic growth;
showing how new business models, eco-design and industrial symbiosis can move us towards zero-waste;
reducing greenhouse emissions and environmental impacts.