Circular Economy in Cities: URBANREC final conference, Brussels

Atomium in Brussel
© Kevin Bergenhenegouwen
date November 6, 2019 - November 7, 2019
city Brussels, Belgium
organisation European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) i

Discover the final results of the three-year long URBANREC project by joining project partners on 6 November in Brussels. Taking the scope of bulky waste management as a starting point, the conference will tackle not only technical, but also policy and legal aspects related to plastics, textile, and reuse, feeding the discussion for further progress in terms of circular economy.

The conference in a nutshell

The day will begin with a policy dialogue in the morning session at the European Parliament, with participation of MEP Ms. Maria Spyraki. In the afternoon, in parallel to a permanent exhibition showcasing the technical characteristics of the project, partners will take the floor to explain their achievements over the three years of the project.

Practical session for local and regional authorities

To share good practices and help local and regional authorities improve their waste management strategies, ACR+ is animating a working group session on 7 November 2019. Building on the conclusions of the previous day, three parallel sessions will address how to develop and implement a step-by-step strategy about reuse, non-packaging plastics, and non-clothing textiles.

For more information, please visit the event page, then do not forget to register. The number of seats available is limited so we encourage you to register as soon as possible! If you have questions, please contact info@acrplus.org


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European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is an EU advisory body comprising representatives of workers' and employers' organisations and other interest groups. It issues opinions on EU issues to the European Commission, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament, thus acting as a bridge between the EU's decision-making institutions and EU citizens.

What does the EESC do?

It gives the interest groups a formal say on EU legislative proposals. Its 3 key tasks are to:

  • ensure that EU policy and law are geared to economic and social conditions, by seeking a consensus that serves the common good

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