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Achieving a circular economy and a more resource efficient society will require major changes in the use of resources, backed up by new policy measures. This will involve introducing market-based conditions along the whole value chain to incentivize all actors to take their responsibilities. Open markets and fair competition stimulate customised services and solutions and open up possibilities for innovation and investment. They also help small companies to enter the market.

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Waste legislation must be developed in this direction and adapted to a circular economy, not only from an environmental point of view but also from an economic point of view. By ensuring open markets and fair competition, jobs and growth will be created.

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​Private sector waste and resource management companies play a key role in a circular economy by delivering high quality services and by helping their customers to turn waste into resources, so reducing both costs and environmental impact. The waste and resource management companies provide services to the households and businesses which generate waste and also act as raw material and energy suppliers to industry. For the private sector to deliver these services and make the necessary long term investments for a circular economy, they need legal certainty and fair competition rules ensuring that the household waste market is opened up for increased competition.