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EU's Circular Economy Act needs producer countries
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU's Circular Economy Act aims to double circular material use and reduce dependency on imported raw materials, but it currently overlooks the role of producer countries and international trade cooperation essential for global circularity.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Circular Economy and Sustainable Materials.
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You must engage producer countries beyond Europe to succeed in circular economy efforts as Brussels cannot dictate terms alone. Aligning trade and waste regulations internationally opens market access and avoids bottlenecks in recycled material supply chains.
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