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Fourth Issue of the CircSyst Newsletter
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Dear Partners and Stakeholders,
We are excited to welcome you to the third edition of the CircSyst newsletter!
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As we continue our mission to provide you with regular updates on our progress and the exciting developments across the project, this issue highlights the latest milestones, collaborations, and insights from our partners.
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CircSyst brings together 32 partners from nine European countries, with the shared goal of advancing circular economy practices through large-scale pilot systems in Water Management, Biowaste, and Plastics and Packaging. This initiative is aligned with the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), and we are committed to bridging knowledge gaps and fostering cross-sector collaboration to accelerate the transition to a sustainable circular economy.
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As CircSyst continues to engage stakeholders and contribute to Europe’s circular transition, our partners have been actively participating in a variety of events across the continent. This issue highlights key moments from conferences, fairs, and webinars where CircSyst’s goals, insights, and experiences were shared with diverse audiences.
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These events provided opportunities to discuss the challenges and future directions of Circular Systemic Solutions for sustainable water, biowaste, and packaging management, explore synergies with other EU-funded projects, and increase the visibility of the CircSyst mission. Whether through expert panels, public exhibitions, or technical visits, our community is working together to inspire systemic change and foster collaboration on a European scale.
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These stories reflect CircSyst’s growing impact and the collaborative spirit of our consortium.
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We hope you enjoy reading and stay connected
for more updates from across the CircSyst network!
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Here you will find the latest news about the project.
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NEWS
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CircSyst Workshop in Thessaloniki for Shaping the Future of the Circular Economy Together
Author: Sotiris Pemas, CERTH
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CERTH hosted one of the regional workshops of the CircSyst project, bringing together 30 participants to discuss the future of the circular economy, its challenges, and opportunities. The half-day event in June was organized following the Quadruple Helix approach, engaging diverse stakeholders: representatives of industry (recycling and waste management enterprises), academia (Department of Civil Engineering and Department of Chemistry of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), and civil society (research assistants, PhD candidates, university students, and employees from the retail and recycling sectors).
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From automation to robotics in agriculture, Circular water solutions promoted in Slovenia
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Author: dr. Andreja Žibrat Gašparič, Agricultural Institute of Slovenia
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The Agricultural Institute of Slovenia (KIS) organised the demonstration and educational event “From automation to robotics in agriculture” at the Infrastructure Center Ptuj in north-eastern Slovenia, where the CircSyst Demo 2 site is located.
The event brought together farmers, agricultural advisors, students, policy-makers, and professionals from the agricultural business sector to explore innovations in agricultural technology and sustainability.
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Driving Collaboration for Circularity: The CircSyst Project at the CCRI Stakeholder Event
Author: Miriam Clement Talavera, Junior Policy and Project Officer at EURADA
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On 20 November 2025, CircSyst, represented by consortium partner EURADA, had the pleasure to attend the CCRI Stakeholder Event at Nivelles, Belgium. The event brought together representatives from the European Commission, regional and local authorities, development agencies and international networks to discuss how European territories can effectively advance the transition towards a Circular Economy.
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Setting the Stage for Circular Economy Implementation in Europe
Author: Pepi Galvañ, Communication Officer at AIJU
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CircSyst, led by AIJU, is at the forefront of Europe’s transition to a circular economy. By participating in key events, such as ECOFIRA and EU sustainability roundtables, CircSyst showcases its innovative solutions in plastic recycling, water management, and biowaste valorisation. These efforts align with the EU’s bioeconomy goals, fostering collaborations across industries and municipalities to reduce waste, enhance resource efficiency, and promote sustainable practices. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technologies, CircSyst is turning waste into value, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient economy.
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Circular Packaging in Practice: CircSyst Partners Present Eco-Designed Solutions in Hungary
Author: Eszter Balogh-Tanka, Project Lead-International Project manager, MGFÜ
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On 19 November, a meeting was held at the headquarters of MGFÜ within the framework of the Circsyt project, bringing together 18 industry representatives in person to present newly developed eco-designed packaging solutions to members of the Omnipack Cluster, the largest packaging cluster in Hungary. The event served as an important milestone in fostering industry dialogue around circular packaging solutions and regulatory preparedness.
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Citizens, supermarkets and innovation joining forces for circular plastics
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Author: Giannis Kyriakidis, CERTH
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On 10 March 2026, the Regional Co-Creation and Policy Workshop was successfully held in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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During the workshop, participants assessed the proposed ideas in line with already developed plastic packaging policy directions, evaluating them based on their expected impact and feasibility. New policy and strategic approaches were also discussed, with a particular focus on strengthening technological innovation, increasing social acceptance, and designing attractive and competitive financial incentives for both companies and citizens.
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From Plastic to Paper: CircSyst’s New Packaging Solutions for a Circular Food Industry
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Author: Dr. Kata KONSTANTIN, MGFÜ
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One of the key ambitions of the CircSyst project is to develop packaging solutions that reduce the use of hard-to-recycle plastics while preserving product quality and shelf life. As part of this work, the packaging of at least 15 different food products is being assessed and redesigned according to the eco-design approach.
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During the project, Ugrinpack experts examined several different food packaging solutions, and succeeded in developing new paper-based alternatives in three product categories: cheese trays, sliced meat packaging, and asparagus packaging.
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CircSyst Policy Recommendations for Implementing Circular Solutions in Spain – Focus on Plastics, Packaging and Biowaste
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Author: Pepi Galvañ, Communication Officer at AIJU
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The lead partner of the CircSyst project, AIJU, , jointly to the partner UPV organised a workshop on April 14, 2026 in Spain, during which policy recommendations relevance, feasibility, and potential impact, previously proposed among 150 stakeholders were evaluated and its impact and feasibility quantified. This had the aim of strengthening circular economy-related policies at both regional and European levels. The focus was on advancing recycling, enhancing the sustainability of the plastics industry, and improving solutions for packaging and biowaste management.
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CircSyst’s 2nd replication workshop and study visit on plastics and packaging solutions
Author: Cristina Sanz Rutherford, Policy and Project Officer, EURADA
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On 21 May 2026, CircSyst held its 2nd replication workshop and study visit in Leányvár, Hungary, back-to-back with the project’s 4th General Assembly in Budapest. Co-organised by EURADA and MGFÜ and hosted in collaboration with UgrinPack Ltd.
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This workshop focused on the plastics and packaging value chain, bringing together project partners, members of the CircSyst Community of Practice (CoP), and external stakeholders, including representatives of Hungary’s Ministry of National Economy and students from Corvinus University, reflecting the multi-stakeholder collaboration at the heart of CircSyst’s approach.
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International Events relevant to
CircSyst's Topics
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- 13th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management – KOS 2026 24–27 June 2026, Kos Island, Greece
- Water in Industry 2026, 27 June – 3 July 2026, Delft, the Netherlands
- World Water Week 2026, 23–27 August 2026, Stockholm, Sweden
- IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, 4–8 October 2026, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- European Circular Economy Hotspot Budapest 2026, 5–7 October 2026, Hungary
- Sustainability in Packaging Europe 2026, 6–8 October 2026, Barcelona, Spain
- European Biomethane Week 2026, 12–16 October 2026, Brussels, Belgium
- Water Treatment Europe 2026, 21–22 October 2026, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Ecomondo 2026, 3–6 November 2026, Rimini, Italy
- Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026, 10–12 November 2026, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Thank you for reading and subscribing
to our newsletter!
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The CircSyst project is funded by the European Union in the framework of Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under
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Grant Agreement N. 101135505
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