Closed Plastic Circle – from pilots into practice is a joint project between the City of Espoo, the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT), Helsinki Region Environmental Services HSY, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, LAB University of Applied Sciences, Salpakierto Ltd, Muovipoli Ltd and The Finnish Plastics Association, that fosters the objectives of increasing the recycling rate of plastic, increasing the utilization of plastic waste as new material, and strengthening the markets for recycled plastic. To increase the circulation of plastic, the whole value chain is needed: consumers, companies using plastic materials, the plastic industry and the recycling and waste management sectors. Closed Plastic Circle – from pilots into practice -project benefits a large group of stakeholders, including companies of different sizes, organizations working on research, development and innovation, and cities and citizens. The project accelerates a climate neutral circular economy through material efficiency, increases the recycling of plastic through piloting, research and innovations, and supports the balance of supply and demand in the markets for recycled plastic. The project action points are divided into the following working packages: From local pilots to standard practice: WP 1. Development of a regional concept for the circulation of plastic WP 2. Local pilots for the circulation of plastic Generating knowledge: WP 3. Material knowledge for the circulation of plastic WP 4. The future of plastic and the road to 60% circulation rate of plastic WP 5. Plastic in public procurement Effective communications, impact assessment, cross-organizational collaboration and good project management are implemented throughout the project and its work packages.