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Article written by Sotiris Pemas, CERTH

Participants explored how the DEM can improve the quality of recycled plastics, with universities and local industries driving innovation through stronger collaboration. EU-funded projects, such as Demo 8, offer key opportunities to scale up recycling, while discussions highlighted bold visions, the importance of education, and the need for citizen awareness. Despite challenges, the workshop emphasized that regional actions and partnerships are essential to turn ideas into real change.

Article written by Catarina Baptista, R&D Engineer Water, VITO

On 24 June 2025, the CircSyst Demo 3 partners – VITO, Aquaduin & Aquafin – hosted a regional stakeholder workshop and field visit in Koksijde, Belgium, gathering over 40 participants from government, academia, and industry. The event, titled “CircSyst Wetland Day,” focused on the role of constructed wetlands (CWs) in advancing circular water solutions in Flanders and beyond.

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

The aim of the CircSyst packaging-focused pilot is to redesign packaging within the food value chain in order to substitute plastics with more sustainable alternatives.

Article written by: Camilla Chlebna, ZSI

At the 16th International Sustainability Conference held on 24 June in Lisbon, Portugal, the CircSyst project was presented by Camilla Chlebna, representing the Centre for Social Innovation Ltd. (ZSI), a partner in the CircSyst project. She shared a conceptual contribution illustrated by plastic packaging cases from the project.

Article written by Edina Tóth, Communications Manager, Innoskart

From 17 to 19 June 2025, the city of Maribor, Slovenia, became a vibrant hub of regional cooperation, policy dialogue, and circular innovation as it hosted a joint event marking the 40th anniversary of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the 2nd General Assembly of the CircSyst project.

Article written by Angel Marcos AIDIMME and Pepi Galvañ AIJU

The Spanish Consortium partners of CircSyst—AIJU, AIDIMME & Aquatec—held the validation workshop of Demos 1, 6 & 7 on 29 May. The meeting highlighted Valencian Community eco-friendly practices, innovative materials, and strategic alignment with national sustainability goals.

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

From 3 to 5 June 2025, CircSyst’s Project Coordinator AIJU, and Project Partner EURADA, proudly represented the CircSyst Project at the EU Green Week.

Article written by  Cristina Sanz Rutherford, Policy and Project Officer EURADA

The transition to a circular economy is more urgent than ever. With resource consumption expected to double in the next four decades and waste generation rising, there is a pressing need for collaboration and knowledge exchange to drive systemic change.

Article written by Stelios Vafeiadis and Stefanos Tsachouridis, Masoutis
The 88th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) exceeded expectations, attracting 221,375 visitors from September 7 to 15.

Article written by  Cristina Sanz Rutherford, Policy and Project Officer. The European Policy Centre recently hosted the event “Circular Economy in Regions and Cities: Tackling the Challenges and Seizing the Opportunities,” bringing together key stakeholders from the European Commission, regional and city representatives, and experts from the investment sphere.