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HVAC - Photo: Chain Reaction April 23, 2026

Circular HVAC systems: business models, refurbishment, and a roadmap in the making

On April 9, Circonnect, DGBC, and TVVL hosted the first webinar in a new series on circular climate control systems. Three speakers provided participants with insights into research, practical applications, and policy.

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Circular Potential Methodology 800x800 April 16, 2026

Finally, making data-driven decisions about a circular strategy. Thanks to the Circular Potential Methodology.

How can an industry or region determine which circular strategy offers the greatest potential—and is therefore worth investing in? Now there is a tool that provides that insight. The Circular Potential Methodology (CPM) calculates, at the product group level, which circular strategy has the most potential.

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2026.03.12_CIRCO International Value Chain Track_Plenary Session 3_Credits-efa April 14, 2026

International chain track brings the bike battery back into the spotlight

Dutch and German companies are joining forces in the first international CIRCO Chain-Track initiative to develop a scalable reuse system for e-bike batteries, with pilot projects designed to maximize value, environmental benefits, and strategic autonomy.

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From Residual Flow to Backbone March 16, 2026

Each product group has its own reuse system: a plea for systematic reuse

What if we stopped treating residual flows as waste and instead used them as a strategic opportunity? Together with partners OostNL and MaakLos, we are advocating for a reuse system for every product group and introducing our new CIRCO Reuse System Program.

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Circonnect Network DQG Digital & Circular The Greenhouse Utrecht 27112025 Jostijn Ligtvoet Photography 515 December 18, 2025

Circular design as a driver for a future-proof economy

Our look back at 2025: the transition to a circular economy has been on the agenda for years, but this year the urgency is more palpable than ever. The creative design profession offers a valuable entry point.

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Panel discussion Network Day Data & Digitization December 3, 2025

Twin transition in practice: how digitization and circularity reinforce each other

On Thursday, November 27, Circonnect and Versnellingshuis organized the Digital & Circular Networking Day. Professionals from the construction, manufacturing, textile, and government sectors came together to discuss how data can contribute to both digitization and circularity.

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Solar PV Roadmap November 24, 2025

New Circular Solar Power Systems Roadmap points the way to a future-proof industry

The Circular Solar Energy Systems Roadmap provides a clear strategic framework and practical tools to make the Dutch solar energy sector future-proof and economically resilient. Find out in this article why the roadmap is needed, how it came about and what opportunities it offers entrepreneurs.

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Guideline Soil and Product Passport November 22, 2025

Raw material and product data as strategic business capital

The Raw Materials & Product Passport Guide provides insight into which data points are relevant for reducing vulnerabilities in your value chains and making the right choices to increase your competitiveness. It also provides insight into relevant legislation and regulations, enabling you to work on compliance and achieve strategic advantage.

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Design for Repair & Remanufactoring tool November 17, 2025

New tool supports future-proof product design

Circonnect launches the Design for Repair & Remanufacturing (DfR) tool: a practical design tool that supports you in integrating repairability, reassembly and upgrading & reuse at the component level.

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Working with the CPM Nov. 09, 2025

Circonnect makes improved Circular Potential Methodology open source available

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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Speakers Network Day Smart & Circular announced November 07, 2025

Speakers Network Day announced: discover how digitization and circularity reinforce each other

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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Mock-ups Circular Criteria Climate Plants November 04, 2025

New circular criteria bring consistency to design and procurement of air conditioning systems

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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