is a support hub for materials research and characterization;
offers coordinated access to more than 50 European analytical research facilities and provides comprehensive research services focusing on new circular materials;
provides scientists working on new recyclable materials with analytical tools enabling them to explore the properties and structure of their material up to atomic resolution.
Its service catalogue is complemented by an extensive training programme, enabling the user community to make the best possible use of its state-of-the-art facilities.
The project leverages the development of innovative, sustainable materials for key components across the economy.
By bringing together businesses, public administrations, knowledge centres and civil society, connecting knowledge and capabilities, mobilising projects and supporting partnerships, reN helps translate strategy into viable, collaborative and scalable initiatives.
reN aims to accelerate the transition towards a circular tourism system and generate knowledge and experience that can inspire other island and tourism destinations.
ReNewTex is an innovation network aiming to help tap synergies and graduallytransform the carpet and rug industry from a linear to a circular business sector.
It works as a moderated matchmaking platform where people can connect to further common ideas and needs through technological projects. After finding the topics, it supports companies in finding the right investment strategy and getting the project going.
ReNewTex hosts talks on sustainability or on specific topics. ZENIT, the agency for innovation and European affairs of the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia, moderates the talks, looking for new members and support with project planning and funding.
Repairmystuff is an online platform based in Ireland which supports, promotes and encourages the repair industry in Ireland.
It promotes a circular economy by providing a free online space for repair companies. It aims to give consumers more options for accessing repair services throughout the country. It also provides consumers with a search tool which suggests service providers according to what needs to be repaired and where in the country the person is located.
RepaNet connects, consults and informs stakeholders about re-use.
It opposes the throw-away society and links repair and re-use and its waste-reducing, resource-saving patterns of production and consumption with a social goal: providing jobs for people with difficulties in the labour market.
It promotes and anchors re-use and repair in Austrian and European politics, administration, economy and waste management by means of lobbying, stakeholder dialogues, networking, public relations and events.
RepaNet consults stakeholders and decision-makers who wish to establish a circular approach. Together with its umbrella association RREUSE (Recycling and Reuse of European Social Enterprises), it advocates for European policies which promote re-use and repair.
restado is a platform promoting a circular approach in the construction sector.
The platform encourages the reuse of reclaimed construction materials. It provides support and knowledge on how to reclaim and reuse the materials, and offers a marketplace to trade them.
ReThink is a platform promoting a sustainable and circular economy in Ukraine.
It provides very readable information on the circular economy and presents circular projects taking place in Ukraine. These include 'Safe, Sustainable, and Swift Reconstruction of Ukraine', an innovative project dedicated to the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine using low-energy "Green Building Materials" technologies.
Based in Barcelona, Rezero is a non-profit organisation that, in collaboration with social and economic actors in Spain, aims to push the model of production and consumption towards zero waste.
Rezero looks for new solutions to extend the life of products and materials by facilitating reuse and eliminate the generation of household waste.
It has a section for information, analysis and debate, where initiatives aiming to achieve a zero-waste society are tested. There is also a section on zero-waste projects. Rezero offers advice and support to companies aiming to reduce their footprint.
It is an open platform for communication and cooperation which informs businesses about the circular economy and supports wider application of circular business models.
The Forum:
collects and shares information about developments and good practices in the circular economy;
organises circular events;
helps companies forge contacts with a view to implementing circular business models;
promotes collaboration;
contributes to national strategies and a legal framework on the circular economy.
ROCESP members include local and central government institutions, academic, research and innovation institutions, businesses and civil society representatives.
The platform acts as a network of networks, bringing together initiatives, experiences, problems and expectations in the field of the circular economy.
The platform:
disseminates knowledge
promotes dialogue and synergies between Romanian stakeholders
maps good practices in Romania
helps establish links between national projects
shows how Romania has adapted its economy to become more circular.
