As part of the 35th Meeting of the International Resource Panel (IRP), #CircEUlar and its sister project #CIRCOMOD contributed to a dedicated side event for IRP Steering Committee members focused on the role of #CircularEconomy measures in #GHGs Emission mitigation. 👉 circeular.org/circeular-co...

#CircEUlar research focused on the #BuiltEnvironment was showcased by INEGI at the ECTP Conference 2026. The work attracted considerable interest from participants, given that #circularity was identified as a cross-cutting strategic area! 👉 circeular.org/circeular-sh...

The opening plenary session of "Modelling to Policy: Circular Economy Pathways Towards Net-Zero" has just started. Live discussions are now underway to explore how #CircularEconomy pathways and multi-scale modelling can support Europe’s transition towards #NetZero.

⏳ REMINDER: Register to the online plenary session of the joint final event of the three #HorizonEU projects #circEUlar, #CIRCOMOD and #CO2NSTRUCT, taking place tomorrow, 28 May 2026 from 13:30–15:00 CEST. 👉We look forward to welcoming you: dtudk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📣 If you work on #CircularEconomy, #ClimatePolicy or #SustainableConstruction, this one's worth your time: #CircEUlar, #CIRCOMOD & #CO2NSTRUCT are hosting a final event presenting findings & recommendations. ‼️JOIN THE PLENARY ONLINE - 28 May 2026, 13:30–15:00 CEST: dtudk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Researchers from the #CircEUlar contributed to high-level discussion on data centres and #ClimateAction in the online closed-door workshop organised by Bruegel in collaboration with @t6ecosystems.bsky.social. 👉 Find out more and have a look at the presentation: circeular.org/circeular-co...

‼️The potential of recycling depends on #waste availability. 👉 This research investigates the environmental implications of #recycling fossil-based infrastructure that may become obsolete during the #LowCarbon transition: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Recycling fossil infrastructure for cleaner energy transitions - Nature Communications

Recycling steel and copper stocks in fossil infrastructure could supply 145% and 32% of the material demand induced by the energy transition until 2050 and could save 1.95 Gt CO2,eq emissions and 11.6...

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📣 New study on exploring an often overlooked dimension of global #sustainability scenarios: the future dynamics of material use, waste accumulation, and associated environmental pressures. 👉 Read it: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1... @dominikwiedenhofer.bsky.social @bokuvienna.bsky.social

Exploring global, economy-wide material trajectories and associated environmental pressures under shared socioeconomic pathways

Exploring global, economy-wide material trajectories and associated environmental pressures under shared socioeconomic pathways, Ekholm, Tommi, Springare, Saana, Savolainen, Hannu, Streeck, Jan, Wiedenhofer, Dominik

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At the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum (IVECF) 2026, #CircEUlar researchers convened a high-level deep dive session “Integrated green industrialisation strategies across the energy, material and climate nexus to achieve climate and development goals”: circeular.org/integrating-...

📣 Save The Date - 28 May 2026: A dynamic afternoon exploring evidence-driven insights on #ClimateMitigation contributions from #CircularEconomy strategies for construction, housing and mobility; system-wide enablers and impacts. 👉 circeular.org/modelling-to... @ec.europa.eu @ecesp.bsky.social

📌 A recent article by the #CircEUlar team explores how Building Information Modelling (#BIM) is currently used across Europe, and its potential to support the #CircularEconomy in #construction. 👉 Read Here: circeular.org/building-inf...

New study involving our partner @dominikwiedenhofer.bsky.social - @bokuvienna.bsky.social maps the #ClimateImpact of China’s building growth: “Targeted political and spatial planning measures are urgently needed to ensure quality of life and achieve climate targets” 👉 circeular.org/new-study-ma...

‼️ The #CircularEconomy is becoming an increasingly established pillar of Europe’s #SustainabilityAgenda. 👉 In this context, @t6ecosystems.bsky.social is coordinating a series of 5 policy briefs connecting circular-economy modelling with Europe’s strategic directions: circeular.org/from-data-to...

‼️The research teams from the University of Groningen & LMU Munich conducted 2 large-scale surveys in five European countries to examine to what extent employees have accurate perceptions of consumers’ willingness to engage in certain #CircularConsumptionBehaviours. 👉 circeular.org/employee-per...

🔔 New papaer alert: circeular.org/launch-of-fo... 👉 The team of researchers from Empa has released “Fossil-free Ecoinvent”, a parametric model designed to generate customized life cycle databases without #FossilFuels.

The tool provides helpful information on #CircularPractices while guiding professionals to the next level of #sustainability by offering insights on rebound effects and rebound mitigation strategies. Whether you're new to #CircularEconomy or refining the strategy, this meets you where you are!

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📣 Circular ReBoundary: a new online resource for anyone committed to advancing #CircularEconomy practices while being mindful of unintended consequences 👉 Join us for a live demo on December 3, 12:00 PM: circeular.org/launch-of-ci... @ecesp.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

📣 Circular ReBoundary: a new online resource for anyone committed to advancing #CircularEconomy practices while being mindful of unintended consequences 👉 Join us for a live demo on December 3, 12:00 PM: circeular.org/launch-of-ci... @ecesp.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

📣 Mapping Europe’s Material Backbone: circeular.org/mapping-euro... 👉 A new #CircEUlar report reveals the composition and location of Europe’s massive #MaterialStock in #buildings, #TransportInfrastructure and vehicles across the EU27, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK.

‼️As resource use & emissions rise, the #CircularEconomy (CE) is emerging as a key strategy to cut waste, raw material demand, #Energy use & #GHG emissions. 👉 Our #CircEUlar partner @bokuvienna.bsky.social reviewed 75 studies on 500+ CE measures: circeular.org/new-review-c...

🌍 Shaping a #LowCarbon Future: #CircEUlar convened in Berlin for a 3-day project meeting! It was an opportunity to review progress, share research, amd to host stakeholder workshops connecting the team with external experts and policy actors. 👉 Read some highlights: circeular.org/shaping-a-lo...

The #CircEUlar project meeting in Berlin is drawing to a successful close. These past days have fostered productive collaboration on #CircularEconomy pathways, both within the consortium and with external stakeholders. ‼️ A detailed "story" and key insights will be shared soon.

The #CircEUlar consortium is gathering (22–24 Sept) at @pik-potsdam.bsky.social from 22–24 September to discuss #CircularEconomy strategies for a #LowCarbon Europe: Workshops, stakeholder dialogues and policy insights are in full swing!

♻️ How can Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) transform material flows in Europe? The results from #CircEUlar will provide valuable insights to inform EU #CircularEconomy policies, focusing on strategies to slow, narrow, and close material loops: circeular.org/how-extended... @ecesp.bsky.social

4 autumn tips to help nature & yourself! In parts of Europe, autumn is approaching & many of us are heading back to work or school. As you prepare for colder weather, there are plenty of ways to do it more sustainably & in an environmentally friendly way. 🍂

🗣️ At #ISIE2025, Jakob Napiontek presented the latest on EUBUCCO v1.0: circeular.org/insights-fro... 💡The key innovation? A new material layer that maps the structural type of each building and connects this information to material intensity databases. 👉 It will be released at the end of #CircEUlar!

📣 New article on #MaterialStock estimation & uncertainty: circeular.org/new-article-... The authors reviewed 32 papers: differences in methods, data, system boundaries create uncertainty. The authors call for more transparency, uncertainty assessments, open tools to support sustainable resource use.

🚨 How can the #CircularEconomy in the #BuiltEnvironment drive #ClimateChangeMitigation? During the #EUGreenWeek, on June 18, experts and stakeholders from CIRCOMOD, CircEUlar, and CO2NSTRUCT will discuss innovative #Circular approaches that can transform the sector: circeular.org/circular_eco...

🚨 At INEGI, the #CircEUlar team is exploring how urban form influences #energy and #material consumption using a spatial model that analyses key urban indicators. 👉 We’re comparing two case studies, Porto and Berlin: curious? Read Here: circeular.org/grasping-how...

📢 Our Project Coordinator from @iiasa.ac.at was interviewed to discuss how researchers are working to transform the way we #produce and #consume. In the face of today's challenges, the need for #TransformativeSolutions has never been more urgent! 👇 Read Here: alterclimatechange.com/publication/...

Breaking the linear trap

The researchers aiming to transform how we produce and consume

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📢Our #CircEUlar research partner @t6ecosystems.bsky.social designed, organised & delivered four online sessions with stakeholders to explore the future of the #BuiltEnvironment, #Mobility, #Digitalisation, and #HouseholdAppliances & #Waste in a more #CircularEconomy 👉 circeular.org/developing-p...