Our February 2025 issue covers the circular economy events planned for 2025. We have news on the Commission’s Competitiveness Compass, and new articles on the successes of CCRI Pilot regions Asker and Castilla y León. We also share details on the just-launched first edition of the CCRI Knowledge Hub’s mentoring programme and its presentation video. Read it here

In the January 2025 issue, we wrap up 2024 and provide updates on the CCRI’s plans for 2025, including our new tools and services like the CCRI Compass, the interactive CCRI Map, and the CCRI Communities of Practice. We also celebrate the CCRI’s third anniversary with an article on our achievements and future plans and events. Last but not least, we share new successes like the CCRI Project EcoeFISHent recycling fishing waste and our interview with the Regional Development Manager of Päijät-Häme, Finland. Read it here

In the November 2024 issue, we share the conclusions from the 3rd Coordination and Support Workshop and CCRI project RESOURCE’s successful pitches to investors at Transfiere 2024. Further key takeaways from the wider world of the circular economy include Circle Economy’s new report on the international funding potential of circular projects and the latest highlights from the Knowledge Hub. Read it here

Our October 2024 issue presents the outcomes of the DECISO annual conference and celebrates CCRI project Circ-Boost’s recent success in developing sustainable concrete from recycled materials for new builds in Czechia. We also explore how CCRI project FRONTSH1P supports the city of Łódź (PL) in the implementation of innovative circular systemic solutions, and give you all the latest Knowledge Hub highlights. Read it here

In the September 2024 issue, we examine the latest research from the CCRI project ROBIN on governance strategies for a sustainable circular bioeconomy. We also explore how the Podravje region in Slovenia is advancing its circular transition with a new action plan.This issue introduces our new section, Knowledge Hub highlights, where we will feature activities of the CCRI Knowledge Hub each month. Read it here

In the August 2024 issue we celebrate the CCRI community’s recent successes, including Uppsala city’s new funding stream and the latest milestone for the BioBoost project. We also get an early look at the CCRI’s new tool for monitoring the impact of circular systemic solutions and explore other tools to improve circularity. Read it here

Our July 2024 issue introduces the launched TREASoURcE Replication Handbook, a practical guide to replicate successful circular economy models. We also take a look at a new brochure on circular construction, how CCRI city Tampere is simplifying reuse of construction materials, and an opportunity to shape the future of sustainable bio-based products. Read it here

In the June 2024 issue we welcome several innovative circular economy projects to the CCRI, highlight a range of opportunities for the CCRI community, and find out how Zuid Holland plans to achieve a fully circular chemical sector by 2050. We also explore how the CCRI project P2GreeN is successfully transforming human urine into a sustainable fertiliser for beer production, showcasing best practices in nutrient recycling and sustainable agriculture. Read it here

In the May 2024 issue, we took a look at the CCRI call for external experts on circular economy, the key highlights from the latest WCEF Accelerator Session, the CCRI webinar on circular economy and climate action, and a CCRI project’s success in turning biowaste to high-value products. You’ll also find there a roadmap to a circular construction sector. Read it here

The March 2024 issue was full of opportunities to participate in circular economy discussions and activities in the coming weeks. It also provided insights into the development of a region’s first bioeconomy strategy in Podravje-Maribor, Slovenia, a CCRI Pilot. We also talked to Lieve van Espen from Leuven, a CCRI Fellow. Read it here

Our February 2024 issue featured reflections on the second year of the CCRI, as well as news of upcoming Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues and several upcoming events, including the European Summit of Regions and Cities and the World Circular Economy Forum 2024. It also included an interview with a representative of TREASoUrCE, a CCRI Project. Read it here

The December 2023 issue looked back on the CCRI’s first General Conference, which took place in November 2023. It also presented a new circularity gap report for Munich and a call for circular economy experts. This issue featured interviews with two CCRI stakeholders – Eurométropole de Strasbourg and Møre and Romsdal – who talked about their latest projects and the local challenges they are up against. Read it here

Our October 2023 issue shared opportunities to receive project development assistance, join the new Circular Investment Readiness Network, and take part in the first CCRI General Conference and the Food 2030 conference. It also featured news from EU Regions Week 2023 and an interview with CircularInvest, a CCRI Project. Read it here

The September 2023 issue shared further details about the first CCRI General Conference. It also featured news about how the OECD is kick-starting its partnership with the CCRI by supporting several Fellows, as well as news of several upcoming events for the circular economy community. It also included an interview with Uppsala, a CCRI Pilot. Read it here

Our July/August 2023 issue announced the date of the first CCRI General Conference, provided details on EU Regions Week, and shared takeaways from the first Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue. It also presented an interview with RESOURCE, a CCRI Project, and announced the arrival of three new projects to the initiative. Read it here

The June/July 2023 issue featured takeaways from the CCRI Webinar on navigating the funding landscape and Thematic Working Group meetings. It also included save-the-dates for Horizon Europe Info Days and the 2023 EU Regions Week, and news of newly published support materials. Read it here

Our May 2023 provided information about calls for applications for project development assistance by two CCRI Projects and new innovation calls for cities and regions. It also featured information about upcoming events and interviews with CCRI Projects FRONTSH1P and BIOMODEL4REGIONS. Read it here

The April 2023 issue looked back on the first year of the CCRI and introduced the initiative’s strategic partnerships with the European Investment Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It also featured an interview with the OECD as well as an interview with HOOP, a CCRI Project. Read it here

Our March 2023 issue included updates from the CCRI’s Advisory Board and Thematic Working Groups. It also featured news of two circular economy publications and two events, alongside an interview with CCRI Strategic Partner the European Investment Bank. Read the full issue

The February 2023 issue shared the summary and recording of the 3rd CCRI Webinar and news of several other circular economy events. It also included interviews with CCRI Pilot Guimarães and CCRI Fellow Ireland-West. Read it here
 

The January 2023 issue shared news on the 2nd and 3rd CCRI Webinars, Circular Bio-based Europe’s annual programme, a European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform conference, and interviews with CCRI Fellows Comunitat Valenciana and Central Denmark. Read it here 
 

Our December 2022 issue presented the new funding opportunities under Horizon Europe’s 2023-2024 Work Programme. It also included interviews with CCRI Pilots Roubaix and Uppsala. Read it here 

Our November 2022 issue focused on the first CCRI Coordination and Support Workshop in Brussels and the first webinar, which introduced the CCRI Methodology. It also introduced the initiative’s Advisory Board. Read it here 

The October 2022 issue presented the  CCRI Projects and Associated Partners that has recently joined the initiative. It also shared news from the CCRI’s launch event in Brussels and session at EU Regions Week. Read it here 

Our September 2022 issue announced the 37 cities, regions and territorial clusters selected to join the CCRI as Pilots and Fellows. It also presented relevant sessions at EU Regions Week, which took place in October. Read it here 

The July 2022 issue announced the CCRI’s partnership with EU Regions Week and shared the recording from our event on circular systemic solutions at EU Green Week. Read it here 

The May 2022 issue provided the latest updates from the initiative, including the recording from the Circular City Centre’s C3 webinar in May, in which the CCRI’s Coordination and Support Office participated. Read it here 

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