Stay up to date on the latest developments around circular design. Here you can find the latest news from Circonnect and its partners.
September 23, 2026
During the second webinar in the series on circular climate control systems, Olaf Oosting explained the updated Roadmap, which outlines a path toward 2030 and concrete steps for the market. Kristiina Sau (TNO) and Eelke Bontekoe (Inside-Out) outlined two practical approaches for moving forward.
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September 17, 2026
Circular economy initiatives often run into the same obstacle: the necessary supply does not yet exist in the market. Circonnect will explain how the CIRCO Chain-Track solves this problem during a digital workshop.
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August 27, 2026
The “Circularity, Data, and Innovation” Discussion Guide is now available: a solid starting point for initial conversations with organizations about sustainability.
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July 23, 2026
In a letter to the House of Representatives, the seven roadmaps for circularity and resilience in the manufacturing industry were officially published as an integral part of the National Raw Materials Strategy. Circonnect guided the process behind all seven, from the joint innovation agenda to concrete implementation.
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June 23, 2026
During the Circular Manufacturing Industry Annual Event on June 17, OostNL and BOM presented the white paper “Managing Value Across the Product Life Cycle” to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. Real-world examples from the manufacturing industry demonstrate how the twin transition helps maintain the value of products for longer.
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June 19, 2026
On June 17, professionals and stakeholders from the manufacturing industry gathered at De Kas in Woerden for the Annual Circular Manufacturing Industry Event. It was a day filled with real-world examples, shared insights, and energy, culminating in a clear conclusion: the roadmaps are not an end in themselves, but rather an innovation agenda that is now being put into practice.
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June 16, 2026
Seven companies from the Drachten Innovation Cluster began using Circonnect’s Environmental Impact Tool (MIT) to quickly gain insight into the environmental impact of their products. The workshop demonstrated how companies can identify the greatest opportunities for sustainability with minimal effort and engage in more targeted discussions with supply chain partners.
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June 9, 2026
What trends will shape the future of the manufacturing industry? And how do you turn circular economy goals into concrete action? Find out on June 17 at the Circular Manufacturing Industry Annual Event. The full program is now available!
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June 4, 2026
More than a decade of CIRCO Tracks in textiles, a sector-wide approach with Modint, and initiatives from a growing international hub network: the current state of affairs in a sector in flux.
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June 1, 2026
Over the course of a year and a half, Circonnect facilitated the development of nine roadmaps for the manufacturing industry. Companies, government agencies, and research institutions are identifying challenges, opportunities, and necessary steps for each product group—from offshore wind to batteries and climate control systems.
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May 28, 2026
Saxion’s QuickScan Circular Business Models helps entrepreneurs explore the landscape of circular business models: In two phases, the scan assesses where an organization currently stands and which direction best aligns with its own ambitions. Completing the scan takes no more than an hour.
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April 23, 2026
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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