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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.

Article written by Miriam Clement Talavera, Junior Policy and Project Officer at EURADA

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.

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

CircSyst held its first replication workshop and study visit on 5–6 November 2025 in Lahti, Finland, bringing partners together to explore how the project’s circular systemic solutions (CSS) can be transferred across regions and value chains. Hosted by LAB University of Applied Sciences, the event marked the launch of a series of replication-focused workshops designed to promote peer learning, share practical experiences, and identify the key enablers and challenges for scaling CircSyst’s nine holistic circular models.

Article written by Miriam Clement Talavera – Policy and Project Intern at EURADA

From 13 to 15 October 2025, project partner EURADA represented CircSyst at the 23rd edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC). As Europe’s largest annual event dedicated to regional policy, this year’s edition brought together policymakers, innovators, researchers and regional representatives to engage in discussions on how to better build sustainable, resilient, and circular regions.

Article written by dr. Andreja Žibrat Gašparič, Agricultural Institute of Slovenia

In March 2025. 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. 

Article written by Pepi Galvañ, Project Manager, AIJU

Joaquín Vilaplana, coordinator of the CircSyst project, represented AIJU (Technological Institute of the Children Products and Related Industries) at two key events focusing on the circular economy. These events provided AIJU with important opportunities to share insights from the CircSyst project and promote the adoption of circular economy principles across different sectors.