K - international trade fair for innovations in the plastics and rubber industry
8-15 October 2025, Düsseldorf, Germany
"K" is considered the leading international trade fair in the plastics and rubber industry. Professionals from production, processing and related sectors such as mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, electronics, medical technology, the packaging industry and the construction industry from all over the world participate to find out about the latest innovations, also with regard to Circular Economy.
More information in the K fair is available here.
GRC-conference on Plastics Recycling and Upcycling
13-18 July 2025, Manchester, United States
The Plastics Recycling and Upcycling GRC is a leading international conference focused on innovative solutions for a more sustainable plastics future. Held July 13–18, 2025 in Manchester, USA, the event brings together researchers from around the world to share cutting-edge, unpublished work and foster collaboration across disciplines. Key topics include new recycling methods, recyclable-by-design materials, and strategies to advance plastics circularity. The program features talks, poster sessions, and networking in a remote setting designed to build lasting connections. Luca Bosetti from our partner ETHZ will present a poster on CIRCULAR FOAM, highlighting the project's approach to sustainable value chains.
Partner event at EU Green Week 2025
Regional collaboration for circular value chains of high-performance plastics
18 June 2025, online
CIRCULAR FOAM organises a partner event on "Regional collaboration for circular value chains of high-performance plastics" at the EU Green Week 2025!
The webinar will present the results of workshops held with stakeholders in its pilot regions North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), Upper Silesia (Poland), and the Greater Amsterdam region (Netherlands), outlining a collaborative framework for waste management and high-performance plastics recycling.
Join us for an interactive webinar on 18 June 2025 at 10 am CET! Organised by the CIRCULAR FOAM project, the event will provide insights into how regional stakeholders have been involved in the implementation of a circular supply chain using dialogue-based formats to promote transparency and trust.
Participants will have the opportunity to discuss recommendations for regional policies developed in our model regions, as well as different collaboration models, thereby contributing to the broader implementation of circular supply chains. We invite representatives from regional and EU policymakers, waste management companies, and related projects to engage in this collaborative discussion and help shape the future of sustainable plastic recycling.
More information on the CIRCULAR FOAM partner event, such as agenda and registration is available on the EU Green Week website.
EU Green Week 2025
3-5 June 2025, Brussels, Belgium
In 2025, the EU Green Week is all about "Circular solutions for a competitive EU".
With its potential to drive sustainable competitiveness, reduce waste, and promote innovation, circular economy offers a compelling solution to some of the EU’s most pressing challenges.
The event will feature among others:
- Policy discussions (3-4 June) on how a circular use of resources can make the EU more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.
- Stakeholder event (5 June) with industry leaders, communities and other stakeholders to share ideas and inspire action, in partnership with the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform and the European Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI).
Throughout June, partner events will complement the annual conference by taking the conversation on circularity to local and regional levels, and engaging businesses and communities across Europe and beyond.
More information in the EU Green Week is available here.
The Future of (Clean?) Industry Conference
28 May 2025, Katowice, Poland
Join us in Katowice for a key event on the future of sustainable industry!
We invite our partners and stakeholders in Poland to the conference: “The Future of (Clean?) Industry. What’s next for ESG, Sustainable Development, Circular Economy, and Energy Transition for SMEs"
28 May 2025 | @ Park Naukowo-Technologiczny Euro-Centrum I Katowice, Poland
In a world of accelerating regulatory, climate, and technological change, entrepreneurs—especially in the SME sector—are increasingly asking: how can we grow our businesses responsibly, innovatively, and in harmony with the environment?
This forward-looking conference will tackle that question through expert insights, practical tools, and inspiring case studies. Keynote: @Dorota Pawlucka will present a model of circular value chains and share lessons from the @Circular Foam project.
What’s else on the agenda?
- Workshop: “Get into the Loop” – a hands-on session on mapping circular opportunities and designing CE business models.
- Expert Panels – discussions on green innovation financing, energy transition, circular business strategies, and the role of SMEs in ESG implementation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain cutting-edge knowledge, connect with practitioners of sustainable change, and build new partnerships for a cleaner, more competitive future.
Please note the event will be held in Polish!
Circular Economy Stakeholder Dialogue
10 April 2025, 09:30 - 18:30, Brussels, Belgium & online
The Circular Economy Stakeholder Dialogue on 10 April 2025 starts with a high-level session covering the European Commission’s priorities for the 2024-2029 mandate, the role of the circular economy, civil society and the importance of stakeholder dialogue.
In addition, the event will address the Clean Industrial Deal, the Bioeconomy Strategy and the Circular Economy Act.
More information on the conference is available here.
Agro2Circular Final Conference
13 March 2025, 09:00 - 14:00, Murcia/Spain & online
Agro2Cicrular, one of the LOOP sister projects of CIRCULAR FOAM, will hold its final conference on 13 March 2025 in Murcia, Spain, and online in collaboration with the first Regional Network Event of the BIO2REG project.
Over the past years, Agro2Circular has successfully brought together more than 40 partners, including private sector leaders—primarily from the agri-food sector—public institutions, and academia. Together, they have piloted innovative circular economy solutions in the Region of Murcia, generating valuable insights for sustainable regional transformation.
Dorota Pawlucka will give a presentation on CIRCULAR FOAM during the conference at 11.10 CET.
More information on the conference is available here.
Webinar: Tracing Sustainability
29 January 2025, 15:00 - 16:00, online
Join us for an insightful CIRCULAR FOAM webinar on "Tracing Sustainability: The Digital Pathway to Circular Foam" exploring the transformative power of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) in achieving circularity within the appliance and construction industries.
Why Attend?
- Gain exclusive insights into the challenges and successes of creating functional and public-facing DPPs for products across various industries, including appliances, construction, and manufacturing, with examples like refrigerator doors, insulation boards, and metal panels.
- Engage with the CIRCULAR FOAM partners Circularise, Covestro, Interzero, Kingspan, Unilin, and Electrolux.
- Participate in a dynamic roundtable discussion tackling key issues in foam recycling and the adoption of traceability solutions.
Interested? You can register for the webinar here.
EU Raw Materials Week
9-13 December 2024, Brussels, Belgium
To boost prosperity, the EU ensures secure, sustainable, and innovative access to raw materials through domestic resources, strategic partnerships, recycling, and circular economy initiatives.
The Raw Materials Week 2024, the EU’s largest policy event on raw materials, takes place on 9-13 December 2024 in Brussels.
More information on the event is available here.
LOOP Webinar
24 September 2024, 10:00 - 12:00, online
Join our upcoming webinar on innovations and best practices in the circular economy and sustainability, featuring insights from our sister projects Agro2Circular, EcoeFISHent, and FRONTSH1P. Along with speakers from Hubs for Circularity Community of Practice and the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative, Jana Wegener from Ruhruniversität Bochum will share CIRCULAR FOAM's approach to stakeholder engagement in creating a sustainable circular system for high-performance plastics.
The YouTube video of the webinar is available here.
ACHEMA 2024
10 - 14 June 2024, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
ACHEMA ist the world's leading trade show for the process industries and brings together experts, decision makers and trendsetters from all over the world. In addition to the latest technical developments, it will also provide insights into research and development.
Meet CIRCULAR FOAM partners on 11.06.2024 in our session "Advancing Circular Economy Solutions through Chemical Recycling of alternative raw materials" on the GEA Process Innovation Stage in Hall 9 from 12:00 - 13:00 CET!
> Link to the press release on the CIRCULAR FOAM session at ACHEMA
National Construction Summit 2024
18 April 2024, Blanchardstown, Ireland
Join us for the 10th edition of Ireland's premier construction industry gathering, slated for April 18th, 2024, at the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown. In collaboration with the Circular Foam partner Kingspan Group, this event promises dynamic discussions and insights into pivotal themes such as planning, sustainability, and the rapid advancement of housing, infrastructure, and a greener built environment.
Explore crucial topics including:
- Ensuring Housing for All
- Streamlining Planning Processes
- Innovating Infrastructure Development
- Revolutionizing Real Estate and Industrial Ventures
- Embracing Modern Construction Techniques
- Championing Sustainability and Decarbonization
Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event shaping the future of Ireland's construction landscape!
The ECESP Annual Conference 2024: Circular Economy - from Visions to Actions
15 - 16 April 2024, Brussels, Belgium
This year the annual European Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference will join forces with the Belgian Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF). Engage with global policymakers, industry leaders, and academics in Brussels, fostering actionable solutions. Dive into keynote speeches, panels, and workshops, exploring legislative frameworks and civil society's pivotal role. Join ECESP's EU-focused sessions to track Europe's transition progress.
Transition Finance Event 2023
29 - 30 November 2023, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands
The first ever Transition finance Event is dedicated to the future of financing net zero and cicular transition. Together with Cefic, A.SPIRE, Hubs4Circularity Community of Practice, World Economic Forum and other partners and initives CIRCULAR FOAM will discuss how to realise and finance our climate goals.
CIRCULAR FOAM will discuss our experiences together with the project Syschemiq regarding the perspectives on the investment needs of plastics recycling in the afternoon session on Wednesday 29.11.2023 at 16:00-17:30.
ECOMONDO 2023
7 - 10 November 2023, Rimini, Italy
Ecomondo is the place where industry, stakeholders, policy makers, opinion leaders and local authorities can meet and exchange ideas focusing on green and circular economy. It brings together and systematises the key elements that determine the development strategies of the European Union's environmental policies.
In 2023, the fair will be held in Rimini from 7 to 10 November 2023.
Meet CIRCULAR FOAM on 9 November 2023 together with the sister projects of the LOOP cluster at the stand of the European Commission.
Circular Cities and Regions General Conference
8 November 2023, Brussels, Belgium & online
The Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) is holding it's 1st General Conference on 8 November 2023 in Brussels and online.
From 12:00 to 13:00 our project coordinator Dorota Pawlucka will introduce CIRCULAR FOAM and take part in the discussion on innovative Circular Systemic Solutions.
Organised by the European Commission, this Conference will provide a forum for all interested circular economy stakeholders to come together to discuss and exchange on circular solutions at the local and regional scale.
The Conference will be an occasion to get inspired by other EU cities and regions and exchange with relevant stakeholders. It will explore themes such as coupling circularity with climate and environmental challenges, financing the circular economy and engaging with stakeholders, as well as how the CCRI can support the circular economy in collaboration with CCRI Projects and Associated Partners.
This event will provide a unique opportunity for policymakers, business leaders and circular economy experts from across Europe to:
- Explore concrete ways of translating circular visions into reality in cities and regions;
- Share relevant information for policy-makers implementing circular economy actions on local and regional scales;
- Learn from experts’ insights on the benefits of a circular economy at the local/regional level.
Register for the conference today!
Circular Week 2023
26 October 2023, Poland and Europe & online
The Circular Week 2023 takes place from 23 - 27 October! It is an international series of events focusing on circular economy and sustainability. Additionally to our session on 25.10.2023 (see above) at the Mazovia Circular Congress on the CIRCULAR FOAM will be present at the side event:
Demonstrating the circular economy in Europe's regions - creating Circular Territorial Clusters and developing Circular Economy Action Plans.
Join our online webinar on 26 October from 10:00 - 12:00 CET that CIRCULAR FOAM organises together with our partner projects FRONTSH1P, Agro2Circular and ECOEFISHENT of the LOOP cluster.
Mazovia Circular Congress 2023
25 October 2023, Poland and Europe
The Circular Week 2023 takes place from 23 - 27 October! It is an international series of events focusing on circular economy and sustainability.
Meet CIRCULAR FOAM partners live in Warsaw at the Mazovia Circular Congress on 25 October 2023, 12:30 - 13:30 CET in the panel discussion:
How to build a territorial ecosystem and close the loop for plastics?
Experiences from the Circular Foam project.
The event will be held in Polish.
