Date: 24/02/2026
Time (CTE): 9:30 to 11:00
Online Session (Microsoft Teams)
Workshop Summary
The transition from a linear to a circular economy is critical to addressing environmental challenges, moving away from a “take, make, dispose” model toward “closing the loop” systems—especially recovery and recycling models. This means creating circular systems in which products and materials are reused, repaired, remanufactured, or recycled into new products, minimizing waste by designing out pollution. It is a systemic approach to the economy designed to benefit businesses, society, and the environment. Companies are increasingly tapping into these opportunities by designing business models that generate value through recovery and recycling for multiple lifecycles.
Through this session, we aim to provide a clear vision of recovery and recycling. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about real projects developed by SMEs and to hear first-hand experiences from companies that have implemented more circular business models through recovery and recycling strategies.
In the final part of the session, you will be able to identify strategic partnerships to develop your project, as well as learn about training and funding opportunities that will help you implement actions related to the circular economy.
Programme:
Welcome & Introduction
Understanding Recovery & Recycling in the Circular Economy
- Definitions and distinctions: recovery vs recycling
- Examples of successful recovery and recycling strategies across industries
Sharing experiences & key learnings
Moderated group discussion:
- How to measure impact?
- KPIs: recovery rates, recycled content, CO₂ savings
- Tools: waste audits, digital tracking systems
- How to involve customers and stakeholders?
- Incentive programs
- Transparency and traceability
- Challenges and lessons learned from implementation
Recommendations for future action
- Partnering and advisory: Working with waste management partners, municipalities, NGOs / Leveraging innovation hubs and circular economy clusters
- Building internal capabilities: training and upskilling
- Funding opportunities: Cascade funding
Closing of the day
- Open Q&A
If you are interested in this session, please REGISTER HERE: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad900666-f5d7-498b-9068-cca2f5920145@329a6c12-af39-43e2-be9c-36dfc1f3d45d
Up2Circ Team