Circular Economy

The aim of the Ministry of the Environment is a circular economy that provides a foundation for all economic activities so that the production and consumption are within the Earth’s carrying capacity. A circular economy offers solutions to mitigate climate change and halt the decline in biodiversity. In a circular economy natural resources are used more sustainably and they are kept in circulation safely and for a longer time.

At the Ministry of the Environment, work on a circular economy is being done at the Department of the Built Environment, Environmental Protection Department and Department of the Natural Environment.

  • Circular Economy Act »

    The Ministry of the Environment has launched a process to prepare a new Circular Economy Act. The Circular Economy Act will replace the Waste Act currently in force.

  • Strategic programme to promote a circular economy »

    Finland has prepared a strategic programme to promote a circular economy. The aim is to transform the economy into one that is based on the principles of circular economy by 2035.

  • The Plastics Roadmap for Finland »

    Reduce and Refuse, Recycle and Replace – the Plastics Roadmap for Finland points out the first steps towards a new, sustainable plastic economy.

  • Circular economy in the construction sector »

    The circular economy creates huge opportunities for the real estate and construction sector to mitigate climate change and prevent the loss of biodiversity.

  • National Waste Plan »

    The National Waste plan presents the objectives for waste management and for preventing the creation of waste and the measures to reach the objectives.

  • Circular Economy Green Deal »

    The Circular Economy Green Deal is a voluntary commitment in which the participating organisations commit to reducing their use of natural resources and setting effective goals, and to taking actions that promote a low-carbon circular economy.