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Article written by Pepi Galvañ, Communication Officer at AIJU

The CircSyst project, coordinated by the Technological Institute for Children’s and
Leisure Products (AIJU), has reached a decisive milestone by demonstrating that its
circular economy solutions are viable, scalable and replicable across Europe.
The initiative, funded by the European Commission through Horizon Europe and under
the umbrella of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI), has already succeeded in
bringing its initial results to market and in establishing innovative models for waste
recovery in three strategic areas: water, bio-waste and plastics.

Article written by Carla Buonamisis, EURADA

CircSyst continues to engage with key actors across Europe’s circular economy landscape through high-level events in Brussels, where policymakers, industry representatives and researchers exchange views on how to achieve more sustainable and resilient economic models.

Article written by Dr. Kata Konstantin, MGFÜ

The development of sustainable packaging solutions is playing an increasingly important role in the transition to a circular economy. Within the CircSyst project, research is therefore also being carried out into innovative materials that may provide a long-term alternative to conventional plastic packaging.

Article written by Dr. Kata Konstantin, MGFÜ

The development of sustainable packaging solutions is one of the key areas of the circular economy. Within the CircSyst project, Ugrinpack and Szimbio Lab are not only working on the introduction of already available environmentally friendly packaging alternatives, but also on the development and testing of new, innovative materials. For this reason, during the first half of the project, significant emphasis was placed on examining alternative packaging materials, with particular attention to bio-based and biodegradable solutions.

Article written by Cristina Sanz Rutherford, Policy and Project Officer at Eurada

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 MGFU and hosted in collaboration with UgrinPack Ltd., this event marked the second instalment in a series of replication-focused workshops exploring the transferability of CircSyst’s Circular Systemic Solutions (CSS) across regions and sectors.

Article written by Pepi Galvañ, Communication Officer at AIJU

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.

Article written by Dr. Kata KONSTANTIN, MGFÜ

New Sustainable Packaging Solutions in the CircSyst Project

The development of packaging materials plays a key role in the transition to a circular economy, especially in the food industry, where packaging serves food safety, logistics, and marketing purposes at the same time. 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.

Regional Co-Creation and Policy Workshop Successfully Held in Thessaloniki

On 10 March 2026, the Regional Co-Creation and Policy Workshop was successfully held in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The event took place at the Central Amphitheater of CERTH and was organised by the Additive Manufacturing Unit (AMU), ITI/CERTH

Article written by Eszter Balogh-Tanka International Project manager, MGFÜ

In the CircSyst project, a key focus is simplifying packaging to improve recyclability while maintaining functionality. This was showcased in Hungary, in November 2025 in Budapest, by CircSyst’s Hungarian project partners for packaging-related companies at the headquarters of MGFÜ.

Article written by Pepi Galvañ, Communication Officer at AIJU

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.