Circular Czechia 2040
The national Action Plan sets the direction for the coming decades. Its priorities include:
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designing products for repair and recycling,
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encouraging sustainable consumption,
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improving waste sorting and recycling systems,
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supporting innovation in new materials,
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connecting government, companies and research organizations.
The goal is simple: less waste, more recycling, and more circular solutions across industries.
Key Projects Driving Change
PolyEnvi21
Develops new recyclable and biodegradable materials, better plastic-sorting technologies and advanced recycling processes.
MIRACLES
Creates high-performance fibre-reinforced plastics for aviation, wind energy and transportation, with smart features like damage detection.
BioSys
Explores chemical recycling of biopolymers to make biodegradable plastics easier to process.
Strong Industry Networks
Plastr – Plastics Cluster
Connects companies and researchers to support innovation and education in sustainable plastics.
Obaly 21
Improves recycling of plastic packaging and promotes better packaging design.
ČTPP – Czech Technological Platform for Plastics
Supports industry modernization, green transition and digitalization.
Digital Solutions
Cyrkl
Operates Europe’s largest circular waste marketplace, helping companies reduce waste, cut CO₂ emissions and find recycling partners.
European Collaboration
EPIC-I3
A Czech-led project strengthening sustainable packaging innovation across eight EU countries.