This report presents four policy briefs and recommendations covering water management, bio-waste valorisation, plastics and packaging, and general circular systemic solutions, designed to serve policymakers in accelerating the implementation of circular solutions across Europe. The deliverable D6.4 applies a three-step iterative methodology that connects with the CCRI-CSO office approach, systematically developing policy statements, barriers identification, and evidence-based recommendations through initial assessment, co-creation workshops, and systematic validation processes.

Each policy brief includes problem statements examining current European regulatory frameworks and identifying critical implementation gaps. The analysis identifies common implementation barriers spanning regulatory complexity, technological validation challenges, stakeholder acceptance issues, economic viability concerns, and knowledge transfer gaps across different circular sectors. Based on comprehensive stakeholder consultation and cross-sectoral analysis, the report provides targeted policy recommendations including regulatory framework harmonisation, validation and certification systems, sector-specific financial mechanisms, stakeholder confidence building, and strengthened knowledge networks. These outcomes support the effective scaling of Circular Systemic Solutions (CSS), contributing to EU sustainability objectives and preparing the foundation for the expanded second publication (D6.5) at M36.

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