What is the EU Doing About the Circular Economy?

The European Commission has been working on a collection of policies as part of the European Union's (EU) circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. package for the best part of four years. But what has that actually involved, and what's next? Emmanuelle Maire works at the European Commission in Brussels, in the Directorate general for Environment (DG ENV). She heads the team responsible for Sustainable Production, Products and Consumption, the core activity of which is to support the transition to a circular and green economy in the EU. Her position allows her to share a near unique perspective on the issue.