Page contentsPage contents Strategies and policies Circular Economy Package The Circular Economy Package consists of an EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy that establishes a concrete and ambitious programme of action, with measures covering the whole cycle: from production and consumption to waste management and the market for secondary raw materials. Within the partnership of the Urban Agenda for the EU on circular economy, cities, EU countries and the European Commission seek to identify innovative solutions to stimulate the re-use, repair, refurbishment and recycling of existing materials and products. Funding opportunities and advice Programmes and funding opportunities European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) European Investment Project Portal Urban Innovative Actions (UIA) For more information and other funding opportunities, please visit our dedicated funding page. Advice and technical assistance URBIS Urbis is a new dedicated urban investment advisory platform within the European Investment Advisory Hub. It is set up to provide advisory support to urban authorities to facilitate, accelerate and unlock urban investment projects, programmes and platforms. Joint Assistance to Support Projects in European Regions (JASPERS) JASPERS is the 'Joint Assistance to Support Projects in European Regions', free of charge for local authorities and promotors, which advices cities and regions on strategic planning in a wide range of sectors. It supports the preparation of projects in areas benefiting from EU funds so they meet all the necessary standards. fi-Compass fi-Compass is a platform for advisory services on financial instruments and is designed to support European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) managing authorities, Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) microfinance providers and other interested parties, by providing practical know-how and learning tools on financial instruments. References Beginner's Guide to EU Funding Accessing regional-policy funds Networking European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform Awards European Green Capital Award (EGCA) European Green Leaf (EGL) European Capital of Innovation EU legislation The European Commission's Circular Economy Package includes revised legislative proposals on waste to stimulate Europe's transition towards a circular economy which will boost global competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth and generate new jobs. The proposed actions will contribute to "closing the loop" of product lifecycles through greater recycling and re-use, and bring benefits for both the environment and the economy. Here are the key legislative documents relating to the implementation of the Circular Economy: Directive 2008/98/EC on waste and repealing certain Directives Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment Directive 2001/81/EC on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants Proposals to review the Waste Directives as part of the Circular Economy Package