Nordic Sustainable Construction is a programme set up under the Nordic Council of Ministers. It aims to create a green transition with green growth in the Nordic societies by working toward carbon neutrality and a sustainable, circular and bio-based economy based on knowledge, innovation, mobility and digital integration.
In May 2025, it began three new work packages to create best practice guidelines for the industry and map industry structures and practices to find improved solutions.
The Nordic Climate Forum for Construction 2025 will bring together Nordic construction authorities, policymakers and industry stakeholders to share insights and progress on the circular, green and digital transition in the building sector.
It will focus on improving Life Cycle Assessments and gaining knowledge about how to optimise the usage of existing buildings.
Circular Week is an international series of events and initiatives dedicated to the circular economy and sustainable development, taking place across Europe.
It aims to promote the concept of a closed-loop economy, support sustainable business models and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
Naturalmat is an SME that makes organic, natural mattresses, toppers and bedding, using materials that are biodegradable or recyclable.
They have initiated a number of circular projects, such as their Mattress for Life InitiativeTM which gives owners the option to have their old mattress refurbished, recycled or donated if it's still usable.
Denuo is the Belgian federation of recycling and waste management businesses. It aims to help shape the future of used materials and build a sustainable and circular economy.
It represents over 250 companies active in the collection, sorting, processing and recycling of used materials, land and wastewater and is aiming to increase this number. These companies are pivotal in ensuring that materials are reused and not lost.
Denuo also provides expertise to help other companies become more circular.
The Commission's public consultation on the forthcoming Circular Economy Act is still open. It will gather input from a wide range of stakeholders and the broader public on the bottlenecks and opportunities involved in rolling out a circular economy.
If you're active in the circular economy field, you must have views on this: this is your chance to tell the Commission!
The Cross-border Circular Economy Forum is a two-yearly event bringing together project organisers, startups, companies, and public and professional stakeholders in the French and Swiss circular economy. Come and see how the circular economy can make your business more competitive!
For the fourth year in a row, Ljubljana welcomed students from across Europe to co-create circular solutions in the heart of Slovenia. From 30 June to 4 July, 40 students took part in the Ecotopia Summer School, a programme which focuses on the circular economy through hands-on learning, collaboration and real-world application.
Why aren't we more circular? How can we be more circular? This video shows you how to get ready for the EU's Circular Economy Act and just why switching to this economic model is so important.
