Circle Economy

♻️ Join DEFINITE-CCRI — Deal Engine with Finance, Investment and Technical Expertise at the Barcelona Circular Innovation Summit! ♻️ Barcelona will host thousands of changemakers, impact leaders, investors, and CEOs the week of November 4th, all united by a shared mission to advance circular innovation. We are thrilled to invite a select group of forward-thinkers to a special event dedicated to exploring the intersection of circularity and investing. At DEFINITE-CCRI, we believe in fostering close collaboration between those leading change and the financial partners who can bring these ambitions to life. 🆓 Good to know: DEFINITE CCRI can cover the accommodation for two nights and return flights or train tickets for non-Barcelona-based attending investors. Event Highlights 👉Keynote Presentations: Bax: Empowering changemakers to drive on-the-ground impact. DEFINITE-CCRI: An EU initiative connecting high-impact circular projects with investors. 👉Pitch Session: Featuring Anna C W De Matos, a multi-award-winning leader in circularity and the visionary behind the Circular Library Network. Get inspired by Anna’s groundbreaking work in material reuse and engage with live feedback and Q&A! 👉 Networking & Refreshments: A dedicated session to connect, collaborate, and spark new ideas with like-minded leaders. Register here > https://lu.ma/y8j8bo5t

🌍 Global Donut Day is almost here! Join us on 6 November at 9:30 CET for an exciting online event co-led by Circle Economy, where we’ll explore how Doughnut Economics is driving sectoral transformation. 🚧🏗️ This session will showcase three groundbreaking initiatives—Highways Doughnut, Doughnut for Urban Development, and Material Doughnut—as part of Net Zero Roads - Wessex Live Lab. Discover how these projects are applying the Doughnut model to reshape urban planning, construction, and transport, using practical tools and strategies to create real impact. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to bring Doughnut Economics into your sector and make a difference. 👉 Sign up here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eUaiBGJW #GlobalDonutDay #DoughnutEconomy #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #WessexLiveLabs #CircleEconomy #DfT ADEPT

We’re thrilled to continue collaborating with the Circular Buildings Coalition (CBC) to raise awareness of the need for a just transition for the construction industry across the EU! 🌍🏗️ As part of the Coalition, Circle Economy is applying a labour lens to circular construction. Our upcoming whitepaper as part of the CBC will: ✅ Address just transition challenges for key actors across the value chain   ✅ Explore how current regulations impact workers' transitions   ✅ Showcase case studies on regional progress in socially just circular construction strategies across the EU Stay tuned for the whitepaper launch in spring 2025! #circulareconomy #circularbuildings #justtransition #EU Laudes Foundation | Ellen MacArthur Foundation | World Green Building Council | Metabolic | WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development | Arup | FNV | Institute for Human Rights and Business | Royal HaskoningDHV | European Federation of Building and Woodworkers (EFBWW) | FIEC EU | Building Performance Institute, Inc. | EUREC - The Association of European Renewable Energy Research Centres | Fundación Laboral de la Construcción | Byggnads | Circular Economy Centre for Construction Minerals | Circulaire Bouweconomie

From linear agriculture to a circular food system: the case of Murcia. This UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) #UrbanOctober, we're sharing insights from the Circular City Advisory (CCA) pilot programme by The Circular City Centre – C3. As part of the programme, Circle Economy’s experts guided several European cities, including Murcia, through their circular transitions. Murcia joined the programme having already adopted a circular economy strategy and eager to move into action. The city’s focus was on food systems, with discussions centred on projects with the greatest potential to attract investment. The CCA experts introduced project assessment criteria and provided advice on funding and financing, sharing examples from other cities. Now, Murcia is ready to implement its circular economy strategy, aiming to create a resilient, future-proof food system that benefits the entire region. Looking to develop a circular project pipeline? Find out more about the CCA programmes here: https://lnkd.in/e5e2wExz Apply to the CCA programmes here: https://lnkd.in/eSbm4HiU

Our CEO Ivonne Bojoh shares insight into her first year as the CEO of Circle Economy https://lnkd.in/g4sYmrzm

How Prague is streamlining investment into a circular built environment. This UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) #UrbanOctober, we're highlighting insights from the Circular City Advisory (CCA) pilot programme by The Circular City Centre – C3. Circle Economy’s experts advised several European cities through various stages of their circular transition as part of this programme. Prague had a circular economy strategy but had yet to develop bankable projects to advance it. During the programme, Prague focused on building a project pipeline for its priority sector: the built environment. Participants, along with circular economy and finance experts, discussed four circular projects and strategies for securing funding. Prague gained valuable insights into best practices and funding opportunities, strengthening its project pipeline and moving towards implementation. Your city can benefit from CCA too! Find out more about the CCA programmes here: https://lnkd.in/e5e2wExz Apply to participate here: https://lnkd.in/eSbm4HiU

We're excited to share our latest report delivered for the Switch to Circular Economy Value Chains programme! (#SWITCH2CE) This report dives into key global value chains in #Morocco, #Bangladesh, and #Egypt, focusing on opportunities in the plastic packaging, textiles, and ICT sectors. It suggests actionable solutions—like adopting bioplastics and enhancing recycling—to reduce environmental impact and boost innovation, particularly for producers in developing countries linked to major EU manufacturers. Check out the full report! Do you know a case study related to global value chains in Morocco, Bangladesh or Egypt? Share it in the comments! The global SWITCH2CE project, is co-funded by the European Union/ European Commission and the Government of Finland/ Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, led by UNIDO, in collaboration with Chatham House Environment and Society, Circle Economy, and European Investment Bank (EIB). UNIDO Circular Resource Efficiency Unit UNIDO Bangladesh UNIDO Egypt ONUDI Maroc

Sparking circular innovation in Finland: meet the Circular Economy Incubator Hub! We’re excited to share the first in a series of interviews with the inspiring minds behind projects selected for the advanced stages of DEFINITE-CCRI support! Our first spotlight is the Circular Economy Incubator Hub located in Nokia, Finland. For this interview, we sat down with Fuad Ashraf Moghal, COO of Cireco Finland Oy. Fuad and his team are transforming a historic industrial site into a vibrant centre for sustainable development, fostering collaboration and creating closed-loop systems. Read this interview to learn: 👉 How a former Nokia production site transformed into a hub for circular innovation 👉 How DEFINITE-CCRI has supported the project’s development 👉 What Fuad and his team would achieve with unlimited funding Discover the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eZH-e9HU #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CircularEconomyHub

How the Belgian city of Leuven (stad Leuven) is leading the circular economy transition by scaling up its circular projects. This UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) #UrbanOctober, we're sharing insights from the Circular City Advisory (CCA) pilot programme by The Circular City Centre – C3. During this programme, Circle Economy’s experts supported several European cities in their circular transitions, including Leuven. The CCA programme helped Leuven strengthen and prepare its circular projects for financing. Following the programme, the city is now well-positioned to secure the loans needed to implement these projects. The European Investment Bank (EIB), which advised Leuven during the programme, is currently reviewing a financing request for the city's climate and circular projects. Ready to secure financing for your city's circular projects? Explore CCA’s free training programmes and apply now! Find out more about the CCA programmes here: https://lnkd.in/e5e2wExz

From idea to impact: how Turku, Finland, took its circular economy strategy off the ground. This UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)'s #UrbanOctober, we're sharing insights from the Circular City Advisory (CCA) pilot programme by The Circular City Centre – C3. As part of the programme, Circle Economy’s experts contributed their expertise in guiding several European cities through their circular transitions. Turku, Finland, used the CCA pilot programme to create a structured pipeline for circular projects in the built environment. Over four workshops, city representatives worked with experts to tackle challenges, assess impact, and explore new project ideas. One of the key projects was the Linnanniemi area, where circular economy and nature-based solutions will help control stormwater. They also discussed nearby areas like the Forum Marinum Centre and explored financing options for these initiatives. Turku now plans to apply this knowledge to other sectors, including food systems and manufacturing. Inspired by Turku’s progress? Join the next phase of CCA. Find out more about the CCA programmes here: https://lnkd.in/e5e2wExz Apply today to receive free consultancy for your city: https://lnkd.in/eSbm4HiU