CIRCULOOS and RAMP: Driving circular manufacturing innovation
Circular manufacturing is no longer just an ideal – it’s becoming a tangible reality for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Europe, thanks to cutting-edge platforms like RAMP and the innovative tools and strategies introduced by the CIRCULOOS project. What is RAMP? RAMP.eu, the Robotics and Automation MarketPlace, is a holistic digitization platform […]
EU Circular Economy Policies: A Dictionary of key terms explained
The EU adopted the first ever ‘Circular Economy Action Plan ‘in 2015, before updating it with a new version 5 years later in 2020. Since then, every single year has seen multiple new developments that expand or deepen the plan, for example addressing pollution from large industrial installations, adopting proposals on ‘green claims’ and ‘right […]
CIRCULOOS at MWC25 in Barcelona
Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona once again proved to be the premier global connectivity event, attracting 109,000 attendees from 205 countries. As one of the key partners behind the CIRCULOOS project and the organiser of this annual event, Mobile World Capital provided CIRCULOOS with a unique platform to gain visibility, engage with key stakeholders, […]
CIRCULOOS Kicked Off 2025 with a Successful Circular Economy Event in Amsterdam!
At the end of January, the CIRCULOOS team, together with Plennid and Herso Circulaire Houtbewerkers, gathered at the Holie Hub in Heeswijk-Dinther for an inspiring event dedicated to advancing circularity in the furniture sector. The event served as a platform to introduce the CIRCULOOS Open Call, bringing together experts, entrepreneurs, and makers to collaborate on […]
The Manufacturing SME’s Quick Guide to EU Circular Economy Policies
Europe is embracing a new agenda focused on sustainable growth, offering significant opportunities for manufacturing companies. Beyond the obvious environmental benefits—such as reducing carbon footprints, minimising waste, and easing up pressure on natural resources—there are also tangible business advantages. From cost savings and enhanced competitiveness, to growth potential and job creation, leveraging these financial benefits […]
CIRCULOOS First Expression of Interest Webinar Recap
On June 19th, CIRCULOOS hosted a webinar to discuss the benefits of participating in the CIRCULOOS Expression of Interest. The session was attended by 32 participants and covered the objectives, guidelines, and scope of the upcoming CIRCULOOS Open Calls. If you missed the webinar, you can still watch it at the CIRCULOOS Open Calls page […]
CIRCULOOS at the Digital Enterprise Show 2024
The CIRCULOOS project was showcased at the Digital Enterprise Show #DES2024, on behalf of the project’s partner Alastria, held from June 11th to 13th in Malaga, Spain. It provided a great opportunity to raise awareness about the CIRCULOOS project, its mission, progress, and the current call for Expression of Interest. Sustainability was high on the […]
Blockchain Technology for Circular Economy Innovation
In an era where sustainability is paramount, the intersection of blockchain technology and circular economy principles presents a transformative opportunity. This article introduces the fundamentals of both concepts, illustrating their potential to create environmentally and socially responsible systems. We will explore their application within the CIRCULOOS project, and highlight Alastria’s role in this groundbreaking initiative. […]
Sustainability and Circular Economy decision-making using GRETA
GRETA (Green Targets), a web-based software tool developed by SUPSI (the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland), will be used in the CIRCULOOS project to aid users in making decisions that advance sustainability and circular practices. The holistic sustainability profiles assessed in GRETA cover environmental, social, and economic aspects in the context […]
10 good reasons for Manufacturing SMEs to adopt the circular economy principles in Europe
The European Union took a series of actions promoting the transition to a carbon-neutral, resource efficient, and competitive economy and helping industries to adopt the circular economy principles. The impact of industrial massive production has caused severe damage to the planet, and human influence on climate change has been scientifically proved by observing thousand […]
