The Role of Ecodesign in the Circular Economy

Brussels, 16th June 2015

Catalan ecodesign strategyfor a circular and ecoinnovative economy

ecodiscat

Mr. Josep Enric Llebot

Secretary of Environment and Sustainability

Catalan Government. Generalitat de Catalunya

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31.895 km2

(6,3% of Spain)

7.434.632 inhabitants

(16% of Spain)

� The Autonomous Government of Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya) comprises the Parliament, the Government (or Executive Council) and the President.

� Catalonia is made up of four territorial administrative counties: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona.

An outline of Catalonia

� Catalonia is an autonomous community of Spain which has legislative autonomy and executive competences.

Catalan Government and Circular Economy policies

Strategy to promote the green economy and circular economyGovernment Agreement GOV/73/2015, 26 May 2015.

Catalan ecodesign strategy for a circular and ecoin novative economyGovernment Agreement GOV/80/2015, 2 June 2015.

Catalan ecodesign strategy (ecodiscat), for a circularand ecoinnovative economy

The ecodiscat is a framework for eco-design in Catalonia , which includes the production and consumption of goods and services produced and/or distributed in Catalonia ; the Strategy should contribute significantly to reducing the environmen tal impacts associated with the Catalan market.

http://mediambient.gencat.cat/ca/05_ambits_dactuacio/empresa_i_produccio_sostenible/estrategia_ecodisseny/

Ecodiscat general aims

• Promoting design of eco-products and eco-services and

encourage production and consumption patterns more sustainable.

• Establishing synergies with all stakeholders (companies,

universities, research centers, designers, consultants, consumers,

etc.)

• Establishing the necessary organization because the Strategy

has a significant and transversal impact on the Catalan market.

• Adapting to European regulatory requirements .

Axis 1. Stimulate the offer of

sustainable products

and services

Axis 2. Boost the

demand of a

sustainable

market

Axis 3. Strategy application

Ecodiscat strategic axes

ecodiscat is defined by 3 strategic axes , 7 basic lines and 43 actuations .

L1. Encourage manufacturers and

designers to incorporate eco-

design

Promote the mainstreaming of

ecodesign in universities,

research centers and companies

Streamline and coordinate the

transfer of knowledge between

different actors

L4. Encourage consumers

L5. Boost green procurement

Governance

L7. Communication and

research

L1

L2

L3

L4

L5

L6

L7

Ecodiscat basic lines

Axis 1. Stimulate the offer of sustainable products and

services.

Axis 2. Boost the demand of a sustainable market

Axis 3. Strategy application

With the collaboration of

� It is an evolution of the Design for Recycling Award created in 2001 ( held every 2 years)

� Products already on the market , products under development or strategies for sustainable products. All entries must fulfil ecodesign criteria. Five categories.

� Participants: designers, manufacturers or promoters (professional or students) from Catalonia and Euro-Mediterranean countries

� 2015 Award: 194 participants.Award ceremony: 29 October 2015, Barcelona

� RELATED ACTIVITIES:

− Catalogue− Travelling exhibition− Seminars and workshops addressed to students and

professionals− Carbon footprint of award-winner products

www.premiecodisseny2015.cat/en

The Catalonia Ecodesign Award

Environmental management tools

Catalan Ecolabeling system created by the Catalan Government in 1994.

33 categories: water saving systems, paper products, wood products, recycled products, tourism establishments, vehicle fleets, libraries and museums, etc.

833 products with the Catalan Ecolabel.

European Ecolabeling system created by the European Commission in1992.

34 categories: cleaning products, home goods, tourist accommodation, textiles, paints, cosmetics, gardening products, etc.

1988 products with the European Ecolabel in Catalonia.

EMAS is a voluntary environmental system that helps organizations to improve the efficiency of their resources, reduce risks and set an example by publicly declaring good practices.

In Catalonia, there are 285 EMAS registered organizations (389 centres).

http://xcr.arc.cat� VIRTUAL MEETING POINT for sellers and buyers of recycled, recyclable and/or biodegradableproducts.

� OBJECTIVES:− To create a nexus between agents and boost

the market of these products .− To publicise these products (Catalogue).

Buy recycled network

The GPP strategy of the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya) involves two different methodologies:

Decentralized procurement� Training sessions� Guideness

Centralized procurement� Greened framework agreements

Green Public Procurement

- Paper

- Office IT equipment

- Office material

- Cleaning service

- Vehicles

- Furniture

- Toners and inks

ECODESIGN PACKAGING PROJECT FOR THE FAST-FOOD SECTO R IN CATALONIA This project consists of coming up with eco-design packaging solutions for the fast-food sector in Catalonia that fulfil eco-design criteria while at the same time being economically and technically competitive .

� PROJECT STAGES:

� ENVIRONMENTAL DIAGNOSIS RESULTS: � Carbon footprint, acidification, eutrophication, hu man toxicity,

ozone,…

4 packaging selectedCarbon footprint calculated

� Environmental Diagnosis (completed)� Ecodesign� Communication� Methodological guide

Ecodesign in fast food packaging

� OBJECT: R & D ecodesign projects of products that

entail waste prevention in their life cycle.

They may include industrial research,

construction of prototypes, demonstration

projects and other experimental development

projects

� CONDITIONS:- Addressed to private companies (small, medium and big)

- Aid intensity: 25% of eligible costs

+ 10% if SME ; + 15% if effective collaboration between companies

- Eligible costs: personnel, materials, contractual research (maximum 50% outsourcing),

feasibility studies, other overheads incurred directly as a result of the project.

- To be published in June 2015

Funds for ecodesign research projects

The Role of Ecodesign in the Circular Economy

Brussels, 16th June 2015

Catalan ecodesign strategyfor a circular and ecoinnovative economy

ecodiscat

Mr. Josep Enric Llebot

Secretary of Environment and Sustainability

Catalan Government. Generalitat de Catalunya