| Posted October 5, 2026

Our AlgaePro BANOS Interactive Algae Journeys at the Circular Week 2026 in Warsaw

Ever touched, tasted, or felt the future of sustainability? At a dedicated event on the bio-based and blue solutions as part of the Circular Week 2026, our interactive algae journeys invite you to explore the untapped potential of algae—hands-on, immersive, and unforgettable. At the event, which takes place in Warsaw, Poland the CSCP AlagePro BANOS team will host two interactive algae journeys, building on the success of the “Feel the Sea” exhibition at the EU Algae Awareness Summit 2025. These immersive experiences are designed to surprise, spark curiosity, and forge a tangible connection with algae—an organism humans have utilised at least […]

“Fab City Gathering 2026 in Wuppertal, connecting local innovation, circular cities and global networks for sustainable urban transformation.”

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Fab City Gathering 2026 in Wuppertal: Connecting Local Action with Global Networks

How can cities and regions become more circular, resilient and locally productive while remaining connected to global knowledge and networks? On 30 October 2026, the Fab City Gathering in Wuppertal, Germany will bring local and international actors together to explore the next chapter of the Fab City movement. During the Circular Week 2026, the FAB Region, together with the Fab City Foundation, will host the Fab City Gathering 2026 in Wuppertal. The event brings together Fab Cities, Circular Cities, Fab Labs, Living Labs, creative hubs, municipalities, researchers, policymakers and practitioners from Germany, Europe and beyond. From individual labs to territorial ecosystems Fab Cities are increasingly moving beyond the idea […]

Portrait of Cristina Fedato, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure, Products, and Services at CSCP.

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3 Questions on Levers for Circular Cities with Cristina Fedato

Cristina Fedato, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure, Products, and Services at the CSCP has a long experience in supporting cities to become more circular. In this short interview, she argues that circular change doesn’t happen through one lever alone. It’s how they work together that makes the difference. Why are cities uniquely positioned to accelerate the circular transition? Cities are where the circular transition becomes tangible. They shape the environment, manage infrastructure and public services, procure goods and services, and work directly with citizens and businesses. This gives them the opportunity to connect strategic ambitions with practical implementation. At the same time, […]

Portrait of Marc Böker, Senior Expert at CSCP, discussing future skills for the circular economy.

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3 Questions on Circular Economy Future Skills with Marc Böker

Technology alone won’t make the circular transition happen. People equipped with the right skills will. Read more in this 3-question interview with Marc Böker, CSCP Senior Expert.   Everyone talks about new technologies, but why are skills just as important for the circular transition? Let’s be clear: Without people and their skills, technology is not going to work. Despite all the impressive technological advancements, especially around AI, this is fundamentally not going to change. Furthermore, digital technology, including AI, needs solid data in order to produce effective results, which in turn needs people who understand data and manage that data. Another […]

Circular Week 2026 Online Conference exploring citizen engagement, sustainable lifestyles and everyday circular economy solutions.

| Posted September 29, 2026

Circular Week 2026 Online Conference: Engaging Citizens

A circular future cannot happen without people. The challenge is to move beyond just asking citizens to change their behaviour and into creating the conditions, services and systems that make circular choices simple, affordable, trustworthy and attractive. Don’t miss the Online Conference of the Circular Week 2026, where we will discuss what’s needed to engage citizens in the circular transition in a dedicated track. What this track is about? This track explores what it takes to put people at the heart of the circular transition. From the way products and services are offered to the role of digital tools, education, logistics […]

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Beyond the Product: How to Make Alternative Proteins a Natural Choice for Everyone

Alternative proteins are becoming more available, but availability alone does not guarantee acceptance. What makes people curious enough to try them, confident enough to choose them, and familiar enough to include them in everyday meals? LIKE-A-PRO explores the systems that can turn innovation into lasting change. A new product on the shelf is only the beginning of a food transition. For alternative proteins to move from niche to mainstream, consumers need more than access. They need confidence, familiarity, and meaningful opportunities to make new choices part of everyday life. The EU-funded LIKE-A-PRO project investigated what enables this shift. Through Living Labs, […]

Portrait of Rosa Strube, Head of Sustainable Lifestyles at CSCP.

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3 Questions on Engaging Citizens with Rosa Strube

In this 3-question interview, Rosa Strube, Head of Sustainable Lifestyles unpacks why citizens can’t be an afterthought in the circular transition and what it takes to truly engage them. Citizens are key to the circular transition. So, how can we meaningfully involve them in making it happen? People are at the heart of every major transformation. Without their meaningful inclusion, efforts to change systems will ultimately fail. Circular change initiatives should therefore put citizens at the centre of participatory processes, ensuring their ideas are heard and understood while building the motivation, capabilities and opportunities needed for change. At the same time, […]

NRW Repair World Record campaign promoting repair culture, resource conservation and circular economy practices in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Can North Rhine-Westphalia Repair Its Way to a World Record? Join the Campaign!

In a world of fast consumption and ever-shorter product lifetimes, repair offers a simple way to keep products and resources in use for longer. Yet the skills, infrastructure and culture needed to repair are increasingly at risk of being lost. A new campaign in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany wants to change that by bringing together thousands of individual repairs as part of a collective campaign and a world-record attempt. Check out this FAQ about the World Record Campaign (in German) Bringing repair back Repairing broken or damaged goods used to be a normal part of everyday life. Buying something new wasn’t […]

NRW Repair World Record campaign promoting repair culture, resource conservation and circular economy practices in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Circular Day Rhein.Ruhr: Turning Regional Potential into Circular Action

The Rhein-Ruhr region in Germany has many of the ingredients needed for a circular economy: strong industries, innovative businesses, research expertise and ambitious networks. But how can this potential translate into action? On 28 October 2026, the Circular Day Rhein.Ruhr will bring regional voices together in the city of Duisburg to explore what is needed to accelerate the circular transition. What will happen Taking place as part of Circular Week 2026 and organised by Duisburg Business & Innovation and the Circular Rhein.Ruhr initiative, the all-day event combines high-level perspectives with hands-on exchange. Speakers will share regional best practices and discuss the […]

Portrait of Dr. Susanne Kadner, co-founder of CIRCULAR REPUBLIC and director at UnternehmerTUM.

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“Start Somewhere—And Start With a Partner”

Dr. Susanne Kadner, co-founder of the CIRCULAR REPUBLIC and director at UnternehmerTUM, will be one of the speakers in the mind-opening session of the Circular Economy Future Skills track at the Circular Week 2026. In this interview, she shares her insights on a range of topics, from getting started on the circular economy journey to what sets successful efforts apart.   Many companies are aware of the need for circularity and may be willing to act, but feel overwhelmed by where to start. What are some practical first steps companies can take to move from intention to action? Start somewhere—and start […]

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