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Country Netherlands
Region Noord-Holland (NL32)
Amsterdam Circular:<br>Learning by doing

In 2015 Amsterdam commissioned an in-depth study on the potential of a circular economy. The project was the first large-scale research study in the world that uses the ‘city circle scan’ methodology.

Country Germany
Region Sachsen-Anhalt (DEE0)
OP Sachsen-Anhalt ERDF 2014-2020

The ERDF Operational Programme of Sachsen-Anhalt addresses the Europe 2020 strategy objectives, particularly emphasising the goals related to research, development &amp; innovation, SME competitiveness and climate change &amp; energy sustainability.

Country Sweden
Region Västsverige (SE23)
West Sweden

The programme is focused on strengthening the competitiveness of SMEs, contributing to a more low-carbon economy and promoting sustainable urban development.

Country Netherlands
Region Utrecht (NL31)
Recycled asphalt for the<br>Cremerstraat cycle lane

Utrecht, one of the four biggest cities in the Netherlands, aims to be climate neutral in 2030 and to reach a fully circular economy by 2050. In the shorter term, Utrecht is committed to increasing its share of circular procurement from 4% of the annual spend in 2016 to 10% by 2020.

Country Germany
Region Schleswig-Holstein (DEF0)
OP Schleswig-Holstein ERDF 2014-2020

The strategy and the priorities of the ERDF OP 2014-2020 of the Land Schleswig-Holstein aim at the creation of a business environment that promotes innovation and sustainable economic growth while ensuring attractive jobs and contributing to an evironmentally friendly development of the region.

Country Sweden
Region Västsverige (SE23)
Climate Program for Gothenburg

The city of Gothenburg has a comprehensive Climate Program, spanning 2050, where emissions, strategies and actions are connected. The city has also paved the way for calculations of consumption and carbon footprint of its citizens.

Country Norway
Region Agder og Rogaland (NO04)
Clima and Energy Plan 2018-2030

The purpose of the audit work is to update Haugesund Municipality's Municipal Plan for Energy and Climate 2012-2020. New plan will be titled Municipal Plan for Climate and Energy in Haugesund Municipality 2018-2030, with the abbreviation Climate and Energy Plan.

Country Germany
Region Düsseldorf (DEA1)
Sustainable procurement of recycled office paper

As a densely populated and economically powerful urban area, the city of Dusseldorf recognised the challenge of climate change early on and initiated a process of lowcarbon and zero waste strategy development.

Country Iceland
Region Ísland (IS00)
North Sailing - Sustainable Whale Watching

North Sailing aims to provide the customers with a sustainable, respectful and climate-friendly way to enjoy the northern marine environment. The customers increasingly show desire for sustainable, clean excursions and minimization of the ecological footprint of the holiday.

Country Norway
Region Oslo og Akershus (NO01)
Circular bio-resources: treatment of food waste, garden waste and sludge from wastewater

Oslo has been developing a waste management system based on circular principles to ensure separate waste collection is maximised and transform waste into secondary raw materials. To do so it has actively engaged with citizens, farmers as well as with its city’s public transportation company.