USER Division of ENEA Department of Sustainability supports the Country in the transition towards new production and consumption system based on sustainable supply and use of resources and on reduction of industrials emissions and social impacts. Closing the loops approach is pursued as a necessary goal to move towards a circular economy at various levels: wihin production processes, in industrial areas, on urban and extra-urban areas. The Division activities are part of  the flagship initiative for a resource-efficient Europe, launched under the Europe 2020 strategy, wich promotes the shift towards a resource efficient and low-carbon economy to achieve a sustainable growth that creates economic opportunities, improves productivity, reduces costs and enhances competitiveness.