Switch to Circular Economy Value Chains

aims to support enterprises within selected value chains to adopt circular economy practices.

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About the programme

The SWITCH to Circular Economy Value Chains (SWITCH2CE) programme aims to support MSME (micro-, small, and medium sized) suppliers in developing countries in the value chains of large EU manufacturers and buyers to jointly identify, adopt, and excel in circular economy practices.

The transition towards a circular economy is imperative to achieve economic, environmental and societal benefits, which can significantly reduce poverty. SWITCH supports and facilitates effective and replicable pilot projects that involve all relevant actors across selected value chains and enable enterprises to meet their circularity goals.

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The value chains

Plastic

Plastic Packaging

The SWITCH programme assists SMES from developing countries of EU Multinationals Plastics Packaging value chains to shift to circular practices in the design, production, or end-of-life stages.

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Textiles

Textiles & Garments

Textiles are the fourth highest-pressure category for the use of primary raw materials and water, after food, housing and transport, and fifth for GHG emissions. It is estimated that less than 1% of all textiles worldwide are recycled into new textiles.

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Electronics

 

Electronics & ICT

Electronics have become the planet's fastest-growing waste stream. Yet, less than 20% of global e-waste is formally collected and recycled. The electronics industry urgently needs to become more sustainable, resilient, and just.

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News and Events

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