This event organised during Circular Week 2025 showcases five circular business models that are reshaping industries and driving the circular economy forward. Through a series of fast-paced presentations, Up2Circ beneficiaries will […]
DeFood, a Polish agritech company, launched the WasteNot AgroMarket project to reduce food waste by enabling farmers and traders to resell second-grade or surplus produce through a digital “Hot Sale” module integrated with its marketplace. The project confirmed strong market demand, demonstrated environmental benefits such as CO₂ savings, and developed a ready-to-implement business and technical plan for circular food trade
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On 23–25 September in Marseille, our consortium gathered to discuss project progress and set new ambitions. The results so far have gone far beyond expectations: Beyond the figures, a broader transformation
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WasteNot AgroMarket connects farmers, processors, and buyers in real time -reducing waste, lowering CO₂ emissions, and creating new revenue streams. By extending the life of agricultural products, it makes circular trade simple, profitable, and sustainable.
JG Group introduced vending machines in the CNC industry to enable tool return, regeneration, and recycling, applying a “product as a service” model. This innovation reduces material use and packaging costs while promoting circular economy practices and resource conservation.
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In the CNC and laser cutting industries, every tool counts – and so does every resource. JG Group’s innovative approach to tool regeneration and smart vending systems is not only helping customers cut costs by up to 25%, but also driving a shift toward a circular economy in manufacturing. In this interview, we dive into the motivations behind their circular transition, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way.
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We are excited to announce the results of our second open call aimed at supporting European SMEs from the EU27 in their circular economy projects. Following a competitive selection process, grants
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We are pleased to announce the results of our Second Open Call, which aimed to support European SMEs (EU27) on their journey towards a circular economy through financial support. The call
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We have finalised the eligibility check of the applications submitted to the Up2Circ Second Open Call. The eligible applications have now been forwarded to external evaluators. Below is the list of
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The Second Open Call closed on 30 April 2025, with 434 applications received from SMEs across 25 EU countries. Of these, 144 applied for small-scale projects and 290 for large-scale projects,
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Are you passionate about innovative sustainable solutions? Ready to share your groundbreaking ideas with the world? From 7–21 February 2025, SustainableSolutionsMatch invites you to a transformative virtual event connecting solution seekers
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Missed our webinar on the role of tools like artificial intelligence, visual tracking systems, common communication standards, and labeling in driving the transition towards a circular economy? No worries! Below, you’ll
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