Joint Statement on the future Circular Economy Act

Together with six European business associations, APPLiA calls for a future 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 that enables companies to deliver circular solutions across a stronger EU Single Market.

For circularity to work at scale, businesses need a framework that offers legal certainty, regulatory predictability and room for innovation, while ensuring products remain affordable for consumers.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲:

• removing barriers to circularity
• improving the effectiveness of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes
• harmonising reporting obligations across the EU
• strengthening collection and sorting infrastructure
• developing competitive markets for secondary raw materials

At the same time, the legislation should avoid blanket, one-size-fits-all requirements that may not reflect the realities of different product categories. Measures related to product design or recycled and bio-based content should remain evidence-based, proportionate and tailored to sector-specific needs.

A successful circular economy must be practical, innovation-driven and fully aligned with Europe’s competitiveness objectives.