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Are you looking for an assignment as communications manager and do you want to dedicate yourself to the transition to a circular economy? Do you feel at home in a dynamic environment where you make sure our communication connects with the reality of (manufacturing) companies at home and abroad? Then this role at Circonnect is for you! We are looking for a Communication Manager to provide the Circonnect program with knowledge, tools and methodologies of effective communication tools and expressions that inspire and activate companies, sectors and chains in their circular journey.

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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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At the end of 2024, the first edition of our newsletter flew out the door. Did you miss it? Then sign up soon and receive the next edition in your inbox. Four times a year, we'll keep you up to date on everything circular - from new design tools and workshops to the latest developments in the circular economy.

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A full house at Rotterdam's BlueCity for the Next Steps workshop of the CIRCO Track "Circular Operating Rooms. Participants are major suppliers of medical instruments such as B Braun, Medica, Medtronic, Fresenius Kabi and a science-entrepreneur consortium from GreenCycl and TU Delft. The central topic is: how can we design instruments for operating rooms so that no waste remains?

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Circonnect invites you to the Circonnect Toolbox Talks. In this webinar series, a Circonnect sector expert will take you through a variety of issues that play out in the day-to-day operations of manufacturing companies and the tools that fit the specific issue.

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It was a great week for everyone who is moving toward a future-proof, circular economy. The European Parliament dealt with three important bills that directly impact businesses and designers. And with success, because after the Council, the Parliament also voted in favor. In this article we zoom in on the 3 proposals and provide tools to become even more at home with these topics.

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Today CIRCONNECT launches the new online knowledge platform circular design. On the platform, leading knowledge institutions, the design sector, industry associations, regional innovation parties and government organizations share accumulated knowledge and experiences on circular design.

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The environmental impact of products can now be mapped quickly and easily by yourself with the new free Self Assessment tool for life cycle analyses. SMEs can now make better decisions that contribute to a sustainable and circular economy.

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Knowledge institutions, industry associations, the design sector, regional accelerators and government organisations are joining forces in the new knowledge platform CIRCONNECT. They will make existing knowledge and experience in the field of circular design widely accessible and develop new knowledge together.

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