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Circular Economy Act

837 submissions from 823 organizations told the European Commission what they think about this file. Here is what each of them said, in their own words.

The Commission lists 1,782 submissions on this file. Shown here: the 837 from organizations. Not shown, by design: submissions from private individuals, which we never publish, and anything filed since our last weekly refresh.

Who showed up

557 submissions from industry — companies and their trade associations — against 129 from civil society: NGOs, consumer organizations, environmental groups and trade unions. That is 4.3 industry submissions for every one from civil society.

Industry 557Civil society 129Public authorities, academia, other 151

Groupings use the respondent type each organization selected when filing. Counting submissions, not organizations — a body that filed twice is counted twice.

What the room declares

417 of 823
in the EU Register
1,533
full-time lobbying staff
€170.4M+
declared costs a year
1029
EP accreditations declared

Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 30 Aug 2026). The cost figure sums band floors, so the true total is higher.

The file, right now

The consultation closed on 6 Nov 2025 — it ran from 1 Aug 2025.

Policy area
Sustainability (DG ENV)
Where it stands
Awaiting adoption
Adoption expected
31 Dec 2026 · in 123 days

How it got here

  1. Call for evidence · impact assessment6 Nov 2025
  2. Public consultation6 Nov 2025

Also on the Commission’s pipeline for this file, with no date recorded: Initiative planned, Act.

87 positions · showing 25 · page 4 of 4, 837 in total. Search the whole file

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Bundesarbeitskammer (Federal Chamber of Labour)

· · filed 23 Oct 2025 · source

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The Federal Chamber of Labour (Bundesarbeitskammer, BAK) welcomes the Commission’s announcement that it will present an EU Circular Economy Act. This is an opportunity to reconcile Europe’s over-consumption of resources with the EU’s sustainability and economic objectives, and is thus primarily covered by Article 192 TFEU (maintaining a high level of environmental protection).

Filed in German · English published by the European Commission

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The Swedish Federation of Wood and Furniture Industry

· · filed 23 Oct 2025 · source

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October 23, 2025 The Swedish Federation of Wood and Furniture Industry’s response to the European Commission’s initiative for a Circular Economy Act The Swedish Federation of Wood and Furniture Industry - Trä- och Möbelföretagen (TMF) - is the national trade and employers' association of the wood processing and furniture industry in Sweden and represents approximately 650 member companies who jointly have around 25…

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

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HAN University of Applied Sciences

· · filed 23 Oct 2025 · source

HAN University of Applied Sciences welcomes the European Commissions Circular Economy Act initiative. As an active member of the Dutch Association for Circular Economy (NVCE), the topic aligns with our mission and strategic priorities. The initiative supports national and regional goals, including the Regional Innovation Strategy for East Netherlands.

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Area Science Park

· · filed 22 Oct 2025 · source

To facilitate a better circular economy within EU, I'd suggest to: - support public procurement that pays circular products - support companies to produce more by-products (law simplification: sometimes it's not clear if it's waste or could be a by-product) - give incentives to compamies that implement circular economy

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Caritas Europa

· · filed 21 Oct 2025 · source

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The circular economy is essential in the fight against climate change, in promoting a just green transition, in bringing Europe back within planetary boundaries, and in ensuring social justice in Europe and globally. Initiatives taken by the EU to make products more sustainable, to reduce waste, and improve the right to repair are positive steps forward.

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KRAIBURG Relastec GmbH & Co.KG

· · filed 21 Oct 2025 · source

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Entwurf zur Stellungnahme zum Circular Economy Act Stand: 21.10.2025 Ref. Ares(2025)8979700 - 21/10/2025 Wir nehmen gerne die Gelegenheit wahr, an dem Call for Evidence teilzunehmen und möchten die Aufmerksamkeit der Kommission auf die folgenden Problembereiche richten: 1.

Filed in German · English published by the European Commission

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

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Yara Belgium

· · filed 21 Oct 2025 · source

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Yara International, a global leader in crop nutrition, ammonia and essential industrial solutions, welcomes the European Commissions initiative to increase circularity in the EU single market. The transition towards a circular economy continues to gain relevance in the fertilizer industry, especially since resource efficiency and sustainability are key drivers of competitiveness.

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HERW!N

· · filed 21 Oct 2025 · source

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See the file for full feedback: Establish a right to reuse: Set binding separate targets for (preparing for) reuse; Set EPR fees in line with the waste hierarchy; Ensure full cost coverage of (preparing for) reuse activities; Prioritise reuse in future criteria for circular public procurement.

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HU

Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council

· · filed 21 Oct 2025 · source

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Key messages from the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council: All EU legislation must support resource use within planetary boundaries and promote biodiversity and climate action. Binding, clear and harmonized EU-level legislation for circular economy is crucial for the competitiveness of the whole EU. Circular economy is the source of the growth in the EU and reinforces EU´s position in the green transition globally.

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the European Water Tech Accelerator

· · filed 21 Oct 2025 · source

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The European Union is leading efforts to promote a circular economy focused on sustainability and resource efficiency. A major aspect is transforming wastewater treatment systems to recover and reuse water, energy, and nutrients. This shift aims to close resource loops, minimize environmental impact, and view wastewater as a valuable resource.

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RREUSE

· · filed 20 Oct 2025 · source

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We welcome the European Commission's recognition of the circular economy as a driver of resilience and competitiveness in the EU. However, we are deeply concerned by the lack of ambition to promote waste prevention and reuse. The CEA call for evidence reveals a narrow vision of circularity, limited mainly to recycling and waste management.

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A.I.S.E. - European Detergents Association

· · filed 20 Oct 2025 · source

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A.I.S.E., the voice of the the voice of the detergents and maintenance products industry in Europe welcomes the European Commissions initiative to launch the Circular Economy Act as a cornerstone of the Clean Industrial Deal. We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the Call for evidence for an impact assessment on Circular Economy Act.

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Puutuoteteollisuus ry/ Federation of Finnish Woodworking Industries

· · filed 20 Oct 2025 · source

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Federation of Finnish Woodworking Industries (FFWI) is the trade and employers association representing Fin-lands woodworking and wood products industries. The federation promotes the use of wood in construction, industry, and exports, and actively supports circular economy, carbon neutrality in construction, and material efficiency.

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Royal Philips

· · filed 16 Oct 2025 · source

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As a global health tech leader, Philips is committed to do what it takes to drive environmental impact and transition to a circular economy. A circular way of doing business can contribute to long-term economic growth, coupled with care for our planet and society.

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Serving Europe

· · filed 16 Oct 2025 · source

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Serving Europe, representing the Branded Food and Beverage Service Chains sector, submits this response to the European Commissions Call for Evidence on the Circular Economy Act (CEA), emphasizing the following priorities that are essential to its success and to ensuring legal and business certainty: Coherence across legislation: The CEA should align with related initiatives (PPWR, Food Contact Materials (FCM)…

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Accountancy Europe

· · filed 16 Oct 2025 · source

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Accountancy Europe is pleased to provide its input to the European Commissions Call for Evidence on the future Circular Economy Act. We have contributed for years to the EUs sustainability and taxation agendas, and would like to support the way forward to align Europes economy with our sustainability ambitions.

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CETENMA

· · filed 16 Oct 2025 · source

Creating a robust, efficient, and reliable EU single market for secondary raw materials is a welcome ambition of the Circular Economy Act, and in the case of circular fertilisers (fertilisers produced from secondary raw materials, henceforth CFs), this is a vital step for ensuring their wider uptake.

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Cruelty Free Europe

· · filed 15 Oct 2025 · source

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Cruelty Free Europe (CFE) thank the Commission for the opportunity to share our thoughts on the proposal of a Circular Economy Act (CEA) for the EU. CFE supports the CEA as we see the clear environmental and economic benefits that it will bring for the EU, and beyond. However, this comes with the caveat that we do not support new tests on live animals being performed as a result of this Act.

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Danish Biomass Recycling Association / Genanvend Biomasse (DK)

· · filed 15 Oct 2025 · source

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Danish Biomass Recycling Association - in Danish: Genanvend Biomasse - wants to support The EU Circular Economy Act and particularly emphasise the importance of keeping all organic resources in the biological cycle, so that the resources and nutrients are recycled. This is beneficial for the environment, the economy and the climate, as it substitutes artificial fertilisers and ensures healthy soil.

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KGHM POLSKA MIEDŹ S.A.

· · filed 14 Oct 2025 · source

In connection with the European Commissions commencement of work on the assumptions for the new Circular Economy Act, KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. presents its position below. The main objective of the new regulations should be to support and develop existing waste management models, increasing the availability of secondary raw materials and removing barriers that limit the competitiveness of enterprises during the…

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Honest Inks Ltd

· · filed 14 Oct 2025 · source

Honest-Inks Ltd Feedback on the Circular Economy Act (CEA) About Honest-Inks Ltd A 2025/26 finalist with the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce for Green Business of the Year. Honest-Inks Ltd is a UK-based SME operating a circular business model that supports the EU printer-cartridge remanufacturing industry while fully respecting OEM intellectual property.

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TEKO, Swedish textile and fashion industries

· · filed 13 Oct 2025 · source

The Swedish Textile and Fashion Industry, TEKO, welcomes the European Commissions ambition to facilitate the transition towards a circular economy through the upcoming reform package, the Circular Economy Act. Strengthening the conditions for this transition presents an opportunity for the EU to combine competitiveness with sustainability.

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EdDE-Entsorgergemeinschaft der Deutschen Entsorgungswirtschaft e.V.

· · filed 13 Oct 2025 · source

We welcome and strongly support the proposal to take into account the certification of waste disposal companies in the CEA The objective of the CEA for a functioning circular economy in Europe. However, in order to minimise foreseeable information gaps and fraud risks, it is useful to establish at European level a suitable monitoring tool developed specifically for the waste management and circular economy with…

Filed in German · English published by the European Commission

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG Werk Bielefeld

· · filed 10 Oct 2025 · source

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, known as ZF Group, originally Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen (lit. ‘Cogwheel Factory of Friedrichshafen’), and commonly abbreviated to ZF, is a German technology manufacturing company that supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. ZF has 162 production locations in 31 countries with approximately 168,700 (2023) employees.

Filed in German · English published by the European Commission

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Aqua Publica Europea

· · filed 9 Oct 2025 · source

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Aqua Publica Europea is the European association of publicly owned water and sanitation operators. We bring together more than 70 members across Europe, serving over 90 million people and generating a combined annual turnover of 16 billion. We welcome the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Commissions call for evidence on the upcoming Circular Economy Act.

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Method. Every quote is verbatim from the organization’s own submission to the European Commission, trimmed to its opening passage and never summarized by a model. Where a submission was filed in another EU language we show the English text the European Commission publishes alongside it, labeled on the quote; the original is one click away at the source. Groupings use the respondent type the organization itself selected when filing. We deliberately do not label anyone “supportive” or “opposed” — you read what they wrote and draw your own conclusion. Organizations only, never individuals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU; the European Commission is not liable for this reuse.