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Upcoming Event | Posted June 25, 2026

What Works, What Doesn’t: CCRI Workshop Series Launched to Share Circular Economy Know-How

Cities and regions across Europe face similar challenges when implementing the circular transition. Over the past year, practitioners shared real-life experiences—what worked, what didn’t, and where they saw real potential—through peer exchange in the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) Communities of Practice. The just launched CCRI hands-on online workshops build directly on that practitioner […]

Upcoming Event | Posted June 24, 2026

How North Rhine-Westphalia Aims to Break the Record for Most Repaired Items in One Month

What if thousands of people across an entire region came together to repair instead of replace? What if a broken toaster, a torn jacket, or a damaged bicycle became part of a collective movement showing that repair is alive and well? In October 2026, the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) will aim to break the […]

CSCP News | Posted June 24, 2026

FOODWISE Kicks-Off: Making Circular Food Choices Easier Across Europe

What if the most circular choice in a supermarket was also the easiest, most attractive, and most rewarding one? Across Europe, many citizens care about sustainability, food waste, and climate impact. Yet in everyday life, good intentions often meet busy routines, confusing information, limited options, or retail environments that still make linear consumption the default. […]

CSCP News | Posted June 24, 2026

Why Mapping Weak and Blind Spots Can Become a Source of Trust and Innovation

Alexander Mannweiler, Head of Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship at the CSCP, has been engaging with the topic of resilience with cities, businesses, and communities. In this piece he explains why we need to move from exposure to agency and how that can be done. “Thinking about weak or blind spots is not the most positive […]

CSCP News | Posted June 23, 2026

NEXRUR Workshop Shows What’s Holding Rural Businesses in Agriculture Back & What Could Drive Them Forward

From high land prices in the Netherlands to complex EU seed regulations in Spain, community-led business models in agriculture and related bio-based production systems across Europe are facing growing external pressures. Despite the challenges, with the right support, local communities can play a central role in building more resilient, sustainable, and locally rooted food systems. […]

CSCP News | Posted June 20, 2026

Shaping Aachen’s Circular Future with Communities at the Centre

What does a circular city look like in practice? In Aachen, Germany, citizens, community initiatives, but also businesses and public administration actors came together to explore this question. Through a series of community workshops, participants developed concrete ideas for making circular economy visible, practical, and locally relevant. Rather than starting with predefined solutions, the three […]

CSCP News | Posted June 16, 2026

The LebensLänger Project Kicks-Off: Working Together for Products that Last

Whether it’s a drill, a washing machine, a sofa, or a pair of jeans—many products could be used longer, repaired, shared, or passed on. Yet, too often this does not happen because the right services, information, business models, and local support structures are missing. In May 2026, we launched the LebensLänger project together with WWF […]

CSCP News | Posted June 15, 2026

The CSCP Brings the SETDEPLOY Toolbox to Life at EUBCE 2026

What does it take to build a digital resource that truly serves its users? For the SETDEPLOY project, the answer is simple: ask them. SETDEPLOY is a three-year Horizon Europe project supporting the coordination and implementation of the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan for bioenergy and renewable fuels for sustainable transport. Central to the project […]

CSCP News | Posted June 10, 2026

Why Consumer Perspectives Are Key to the Future of Food

Emerging food technologies such as cultured meat and seafood are often discussed from technological or regulatory perspectives. But what happens when consumers are actively involved in shaping these innovations? Within the FEASTS project, we are exploring how participatory approaches can support future food innovation across Europe. How can consumers engage with food products that do […]

Upcoming Event | Posted June 8, 2026

Join Our CCRI Webinar: Public Engagement for Circular Behavioural Change on 25 June 2026!

How can cities and regions move beyond raising awareness and support lasting changes in everyday circular practices? On 25 June 2026, the CCRI Knowledge Hub will host the online webinar “Public Engagement for Circular Behavioural Change: From Awareness to Adoption” in collaboration with our CARE project and the global alliance of local and regional authorities […]