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October 10, 2025
The European Union has launched a public consultation for its upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA), a key step in its push towards a more circular economic model. The initiative invites businesses, civil society, and citizens globally to provide input on a new framework for sustainable production.
A New Market for Circularity
The European Commission plans to propose a Circular Economy Act to enhance the EU’s economic security and competitiveness, while promoting more sustainable production, circular economy business models, and decarbonization. The Act will facilitate the free movement of ‘circular’ products, secondary raw materials, and waste. It will also increase the supply of high-quality recycled materials and stimulate demand for these materials in the EU.
The CEA will build on existing frameworks with the objective of creating a robust single market for secondary raw materials. It aims to increase the supply of high-quality recycled materials and stimulate market demand, making them a more viable alternative to virgin resources.
Key areas under discussion include:
Design for Circularity: The Act will explore comprehensive obligations for product design, making goods easier to repair, reuse, and recycle.
"Right to Repair": The CEA is expected to strengthen "Right to Repair" initiatives, ensuring consumer access to affordable spare parts and repair services.
Sustainable Public Procurement: The consultation is gathering input on how governments can use public procurement to actively create a market for circular products and services.
Stakeholder Engagement
The consultation has already seen a proactive response from industry. Businesses and industry associations are engaging directly to help draft workable legislation.
"This is a crucial moment for businesses to get ahead of the curve," a representative from a leading European business association stated. "By providing feedback now, companies can ensure the final legislation is both ambitious and practical, setting a level playing field that rewards innovation in circular business models."
The CEA’s focus on harmonization also aims to simplify compliance for companies operating across multiple Member States, reducing administrative burdens and creating a clear pathway for circular innovations to scale.
How to Respond
The public consultation for the Circular Economy Act is open to a broad range of stakeholders, both within and outside the EU.
Who Can Respond?
Businesses and Industry Associations: All companies are welcome to provide input on how new rules will affect their operations.
NGOs and Environmental Groups: These organizations ensure the Act is ambitious and delivers on its environmental goals.
Government Authorities: National, regional, and local governments are invited to share their experiences.
Academics and Researchers: Researchers and universities are encouraged to provide evidence-based feedback.
Individual Citizens: Anyone with an interest in product durability, the right to repair, or waste reduction can share their opinion.
How to Take Part
Respondents can participate through the European Commission's official "Have Your Say" portal. This is the centralized platform where all feedback is collected. The portal provides a structured questionnaire and allows for the submission of supporting documents.
The public consultation is open until November 6, 2025.
To take part in the consultation, please visit the official "Have Your Say" portal here.
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