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To better understand where the greatest opportunities lie for a circular economy in the Netherlands, Circonnect is making the Circular Potential Methodology (CPM) open source available. The methodology shows where in product chains and sectors the most circular gains can be made - and the factors that determine whether that potential is actually exploited. 

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How do digital innovations help realize circular ambitions? And how do you use data and technology smartly for sustainable growth? During the Network Day Digital & Circular on November 27 in Utrecht - organized by Circonnect and the Versnellingshuis Nederland Circulair! - you will discover how digitalization and circularity come together in practice.

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Climate systems are responsible for an increasing share of the environmental impact of buildings. That's why Circonnect is launching a guideline with concrete guidelines for clients in real estate. With this new standard, we take an essential step towards a future-proof built environment.

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Circular Manufacturing wrote a reflection article about the sector-wide session on Sept. 16, which focused on the circular product passport. Together, chain partners from the mechanical engineering food sector explored the need for collaboration, data sharing and concrete steps toward a circular manufacturing industry.

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During the Network Day Digital & Circular, organized by Circonnect and Versnellingshuis Nederland Circulair! on November 27, 2025 in Utrecht, you will experience how the combination of smart and circular brings innovations further. You will discover the latest insights from research by TNO and PBL (among others) and hear stories from practice that you can apply immediately.

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Last week we published our brand new Tool Compass. It allows you to quickly find the Circonnect tools that exactly match the phase of your circular journey you are in. No more endless scrolling: take immediate steps in the right direction.

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Woerden, June 25 - The Greenhouse overflowed with energy, insights and connection during the Maakindustrie Meetup. More than 130 participants from over 100 organizations came together with one shared goal: a circular manufacturing industry that contributes to a strategically strong and sustainable economy. If one thing became clear, it's that we will only make that circular transition happen if we do it together - keep doing it.

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In the coming years, Dutch companies will have to deal with new European laws and regulations. An important part of these are aimed at circularity and sustainability. In practice, it appears that companies are not always aware of what is coming at them and what these regulations mean. A good example is digital product passports. Flora Poppelaars, together with colleagues, took steps in the further development of a guideline for these passports in the manufacturing industry.

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From March 17 to 21, 2025, together with Circular Manufacturing Industry and BlueCity, we are organizing three inspiring webinars on circularity in the (renewable) energy sector. In one hour we will update you on the latest developments and opportunities within the circular transition of the offshore wind, solar and climate installation industry.

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Circonnect partner CIRCO is expanding its offerings! In addition to the well-known Tracks for companies wanting to learn about circular design principles and business models, there are now also Chain Tracks. The goal? To put entire product chains - from furniture to mounting frames for solar panels - into action to prevent products from simply being thrown away and valuable resources being lost.

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Behind the scenes, we are constantly developing new design tools that bring your circular business ideas to life. There are now 11 tools available to entrepreneurs. Ready to do circular business in 2025, but don't know where to start? We list all available tools for you, and give you a taste of what Circonnect has in store for you in 2025.

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