News
Below you find a selection of the latest news and developments at Holland Circular Hotspot. Do you have news you want to share? Please contact us.
CLOSER is heading to Ecomondo2026! Meet Our Roundtables and Workshop Speakers
CLOSER at Ecomondo 2026
Partner Spotlight: ATLANT 3D Advancing Atomic-Scale Circular Microfabrication in CLOSER
ATLANT 3D's update
Partner Spotlight: FIVREC Strengthening Eastern Europe's E-Waste Supply Chain
Fivrec's update
Partner Spotlight: Selcom Group Advancing Circular Electronics in CLOSER
Selcom's updates
RAIT88 Unveils Advanced Robotic Chip Recovery System
RAIT88 Robotic Chip Recovery System
Partner Spotlight: Clust-ER MECH Driving Collaboration, Innovation and Policy Impact in CLOSER
Clust-ER Meccatronica e Motoristica's update
Partner Spotlight: FERAGAME Advancing Circular Solutions for PV Recycling
FERAGAME's update
Just announced: Lagos, Nigeria, to host Circular Hotspot NXT 2027
Lagos Circular Hotspot NXT 2027
Just announced: Three editions of the European Circular hotspots in 2028
European Circular Hotspots in 2028
Just announced: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to host the Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot 2027!
Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot 2027
Budapest Circular Hotspot 2026 Concludes with Elegance and Impact
Budapest Circular Hotspot 2026
Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot 2026 Showcases Regional Circular Economy Leadership
Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot 2026
Use the Magical Momentum of the Circular Hotspot Event: Showcase Circular Solutions, Engage with Market Makers and Opinion leaders
Register Now for Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot 2026
Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (imec) Driving Circular Innovation in CLOSER
CLOSER Partner Spotlight and Progress Update
RAIT88 at Work: Giving Electronic Components a Second Life
CLOSER Partner Spotlight and Progress Update
CLOSER Public Newsletter Issue One
Building Europe’s Circular Semiconductor Future
CLOSER Investor Day – Power Pitches Highlights
Companies delivered power pitches that brought the CLOSER vision to life.
Reflections from CLOSER Investor Day - EU CRM, Market & Industry, and Investors perspectives
Valuable exchange on how Europe can scale circular critical raw materials.
Circular economy in action — from the Netherlands to China
Holland Circular Hotspot and PIB Waste 2 Resources Cluster at IE expo China
CLOSER: Consortium Visits Freiberger Compound Materials to Advance Circular Semiconductor Innovation
From GaAs to AI: CLOSER Explores Europe’s Semiconductor Strength
CLOSER: New CMR Report: Circular Design Could Cut Critical Raw Material Use by Up to 80%
New Report on Rewiring Consumer Electronics
CLOSER: Construction Begins on Europe’s First 6-Inch InP Photonics Pilot Line
High Tech Campus Eindhoven and partners launched a new era
Article on Waste2Resources collaboration between the Netherlands and China
We are pleased to share our latest article on circular economy
10 Years of Circular Hotspot Events: Driving Systemic Change Through Local Action Webinar
Join us on March 27th 10AM CET
We wish you a joyful holiday season!
Happy Holidays and a Circular New Year!
Sydney to Host the 2026 Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot
Sydney to Host the 2026 Asia Pacific Circular Economy Hotspot
Request for Proposals: Host the Circular Economy Hotspot 2026 & 2027 in the Americas!
Request for Proposals: Circular Economy Hotspot 2026 & 2027 the Americas
Circular Hotspot event locations 2026 for Africa and for the Middle East region have been decided!
Circular Hotspot event locations 2026 for Africa and for the Middle East
Brno to Host the Circular Economy Hotspot 2027!
Brno to Host the Circular Economy Hotspot 2027!
Join the RVO Circular Economy Trade Mission to Taiwan (20–24 October 2025)
RVO Circular Economy Trade Mission to Taiwan October 2025
NL x Nigeria: Building the Future of Circular Bioeconomy & Waste Management
NL x Nigeria Incoming Mission and Knowledge Exchange
Join the BIOMODEL4REGIONS Replication Webinar
The BIOMODEL4REGIONS replication webinar on the 27th June
Call for Hosts: Circular Economy Hotspot Europe 2027 Applications Now Open
European cities and regions are invited to apply to host the 2027 Hotspot!
May 2025: with everlasting passion and a renewed strategy, HCH accelerates the global circular transition
Update on what’s ahead for Holland Circular Hotspot (HCH)
Upcoming CE Hotspot Event in Ethiopia
Ethiopia Circular Hotspot Event coming soon!
Upcoming CE Hotspot Event in Mexico - November 5–6
Mexico Circular Hotspot Event coming soon!
Upcoming CE Hotspot Event in Taiwan - October 20-23
The CE Hotspot Event coming to the Asia-Pacific region
Upcoming CE Hotspot Event in Slovenia - September 10-12
Invitation to the Circular Economy Hotspot Event
EU-CAN Clean Tech Collaboration Opportunity
Registration is open
Join Our 2025 Learning Expeditions
Discover the Dutch Circular Economy first-hand
Circular Training for Governments, Cities & Regions
Trainings Registration for Public sector
Circular Training for Businesses
Trainings Registration for Businesses
Strengthening Circular Partnerships: A Successful China Mission by Holland Circular Hotspot
China Mission by Holland Circular Hotspot
High-level Dutch-European Roundtables in the CLOSER project
Three EU roundtables tackle circularity in CRMs, solar, and semi-conductors
Building a Bio-Based Future: Key Insights from the Delta Region Blueprint
Delta Region Blueprint for a Circular Bio-based Economy Webinar
The Netherlands officially puts Critical Raw Materials on the Agenda
The Netherlands launches the Netherlands Materials Observatory (NMO) .
Journal on Circular Economy 2025 Edition
The 2025 edition highlighting the Dutch transition to CE
Netherlands Leads the Way with New Circular Textiles Publication
Netherlands unveils new Circular Textiles guide
Turkey's Circular Ambitions: Setting the Stage for a Sustainable Future
Turkey and The Netherlands had a meeting in Istanbul.
Dutch-Nigerian Exchange Programme Circular Fashion at Lagos Fashion Week 2024
Circular Fashion exchange between Nigeria and the Netherlands
Taiwan to host first Asia-Australasia Circular Economy Hotspot in 2025, Hungary to lead European edition in 2026
The following two Circular Economy Hotspots, 2025 &; 2026
Dutch-German Symposium on Sustainable and Circular Buildings and Infrastructure
Dutch-German Symposium on Circular Buildings and Infrastructure
Taiwan-Netherlands CE Exchange 2024: Pioneering Circular Economy and Sustainable Design Partnerships
Taiwan and Netherlands teaming up to lead global CE innovation
Holland Circular Hotspot joins the Digital Kiosks initiative to deploy sharing stations and strengthen Europe’s sharing economy
Co-create, test, and evaluate sharing stations in seven countries in Europe
¨Training of Trainers¨ on integrated waste management in line with the circular economy kicks off in Sakarya
Driving Turkey’s Circular Economy Transformation
Workshop in Zeeland : Biomodel4regions Horizon Europe project
Creating a blueprint for the Bioeconomy in the Delta region
The North and Central America Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 to be Hosted by Mexico
Announcement of the next Circular Hotspot!
Slovenian delegation trade in Rotterdam
Three days to foster Slovenian-Dutch business synergies on circularity
Are you the new host for the 2025 Hotspot Event?
Are you ready to become the North/Central American host city?
Workshop : Advancing Regional Bioeconomy
A one-day workshop to catalyze Bioeconomy and Food systems
Highlights ‘Inspiring Best Practices from a Circular Hub in the Northern Netherlands’
A WCEF2024 accelerator session
Looking back: Lagos (Nigeria) Strategy Week
A strategy week to concretise the Nigerian national circular roadmap
Dutch Week of Circular Economy - English Events
Engaging and interesting english events of the Dutch CE week!
Opportunities for circular collaboration between Bangladesh and the Netherlands
Webinar report and recording
Türkiye Döngüsel Ekonomi conference
Supporting Turkey’s transition to a circular economy
Spotlight country page Bangladesh: Opportunities for Dutch collaborations
Learn more about the policies and circular economy in Bangladesh
COP28- a place to scale up circular agrifood & biomass business opportunities
Toward a food system based on circularity
Santiago Circular Hotspot Event: Leading the way to a circular LATAM Region
Santiago de Chile launched LATAM's Circular Economy Hotspot 2023
Highlights Event Grenzeloos Circulair 2023
2023 Stakeholder Event: "Let's make the #circularshift together"
New publication: 'Circular Batteries Charging the Future'
Circularity in the batteries sector ask for international collaboration
Launch of the knowledge platform on circular procurement
The new english platform where collaboration in circularity is central.
New publication: 'Circular agrifood & biomass - Food & materials for a sustainable future'
Circular agrifood & biomass brochure had its international launch
Interview with Freek van Eijk for CreativeNL
Freek van Eijk Shares Perspectives Gained at the ReThink Event in Hong Kong
Dutch Mission in Hong Kong and Shenzhen
Rethink Conference and activities attended in Hong Kong and Shenzhen
“Leveraging circular construction to achieve EU’s 2050 goals” - the first episode of the ECESP podcast is out!
A transition to circular constructions is needed to achieve EU's 2050 goals
Global Launch of the publication ‘Chemical Recycling in circular perspective’
Chemical Recycling Brochure had its international launch amidst the IUPAC
Lagos Circular Hotspot 2023: Leading the way in circular economy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Lagos launched Africa's Circular Economy 2023
Extended Producer Responsibility on textiles effective in the Netherlands
Increasing commitment for a lower environmental sector impact
Renewed partnership Holland Circular Hotspot & Global Sustainable Enterprise Systems (GSES)
GSES and HCH collaborate to expand global reach and impact
Looking Back: World Circular Economy Forum 2023
A recap of the WCEF2023 in Helsinki, Finland
World Circular Economy Forum heads to Brussels in Spring 2024
WCEF2024 will take place in Brussels, Belgium.
Launch of the Sustainable Procurement Manifesto
Manifesto for Sustainable Procurement Promotes Circular Economy in Business
Dutch and Irish foundations join forces for a circular economy
New partnership to accelerate circular economy transition in Ireland
The European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 to be hosted by Slovenia
CE Hotspot movement will go to Slovenia in 2025!
Milgro whitepaper- 'Towards a circular food sector'
Find out how the food sector is moving towards a circular future
Learnings: How hubs can drive sustainable development and innovation in the African continent?
Read the report 'Circular Economy Hubs Drive African Sustainability'
Open call for host country: European Circular Hotspot Event 2025!
European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 intention
No Time to Waste 'Help business owners with regulations around end-of-waste declaration'
Conference No Time to Waste, white paper handover
Webinar: Circular Plastics in Canada and the Netherlands
Opportunities, Best Practices & Policy Approaches for Circular Plastics
NL-UK Collaboration on Circular Construction
Bringing together Dutch and British organisations to discuss collaboration
The Netherlands - A Country Circular by Design
An article by Antonella Ilaria Totaro
Interview: 'The Secret Weapon of Climate Action'
An interview with Freek van Eijk
Webinar: Circular Lithium-ion Batteries in NL & US
'Circular Lithium-ion Batteries: US-NL Collaboration Opportunities'
ECESP Annual Conference: Recovery, Open Strategic Autonomy and Resilience
ECESP 2023 Annual Conference in Brussels, Feb. 27-28
New report: 'Achieving EU's climate goals through circular construction'
EU circular construction 4-pager overview
'The Red Threads 2023' report: six insights into circular chain collaboration
Chain collaboration is essential in a circular economy, but what is needed?
Netherlands introduces National Circular Economy Program 2023 - 2030
Netherlands to launch National Circular Economy Program 2023-2030
Circulair ondernemen in Europa
Nederlandse circulaire bedrijven geïnformeerd over kansen in Europa
Development company Noord-Holland Noord goes circular and international with Holland Circular Hotspot
Regional ambitions, innovations and international cooperation
The Netherlands and Hong Kong join forces in circular design at BoDW 2023
New collaboration between Dutch -Hong Kong partners
Zeeman, PeelPioneers and the Province of Gelderland winners Circular Awards 2023!
Dutch Circular Economy Week!
Launch of the Circular Gap Report 2023
Circularity Gap Report 2023, annual check-up of global circularity
Spotlight country page The United States: Opportunities for Dutch collaborations
Learn more about the policies and circular economy in the U.S.
Spotlight country page Canada: Opportunities for Dutch collaborations
Learn more about the policies and circular economy in Canada.
Opportunities for circular bio-economy in Thailand
Country booster seminar
HCH Stakeholder Event cheers to a successful 2022
The Dutch HCH network gathered at celebration of new office
Nordic, Dutch, and African hubs join forces for a circular economy
African, Nordics and Dutch foundations sign circular economy MOU
Spotlight country page China: Opportunities for Sino-Dutch collaborations
China offers plenty of opportunities for Sino-Dutch collaborations.
Setting foot in Belgium: Dialogue sessions on Dutch-Belgian market potential for circular plastics and construction
Recap of the two dialogue meetings held in The Hague on November 8.
Chemical Recycling is gaining momentum!
Join the Chemical Recycling Summit 2022
The NL mission to Malaysia: Solving Global Challenges Together
10 Dutch frontrunners participated in the Dutch trade mission to IGEM.
New publication: ‘Waste Management as a catalyst to a Circular Economy'
The publication was launched during the NL mission to Malaysia.
Bottrop CE Hotspot: From mining village to the birthplace of 'Transform to Zero' Initiative
The "Transform to Zero' initiative was presented during the event.
Chemical recycling event Bottrop: Cross-border cooperation between Germany and the Netherlands
Germany and the Dutch chemical sector join forces in Chemical Recycling
Australia Part 6: Strengthen cooperation between Australia and the Netherlands
The sixth and final edition of Jacqueline Cramer in Australia
Holland Circular Hotspot signs partnership with Chemport Europe and Groningen Seaports
Joining forces to expand green chemistry solutions and share knowledge.
CE Hotspot movement further pushing boundaries in 2024
In 2024 four CE Hotspot events around the globe will be organized
Orange Green Days: Circular design workshop organized at the NL Embassy in Thailand
Circular workshop organized in the NL Embassy in Thailand
Will you host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event?
Host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event
Australia Part 5: Circular textiles
The fifth report of Jacqueline Cramer's journey in Australia
Australia Part 4: Circular buildings and construction
The fourth report of Jacqueline Cramer in Australia
Open Call for CE Hotspot 2024
Expression of interest for CE Hotspot 2024
Australia Part 3: Government Roles, Circular Procurement and Recycling
The third report by Jacqueline Cramer from Australia
Australia Part 2: Circular Cities, Textiles, Research and History
The second blog of Jacqueline Cramer in Australia
Circular Economy: The UK Market
Publication: Circular Economy opportunities in UK
Australia: Circular Economy Developments by Jacqueline Cramer
Follow Jacqueline Cramer during her Australia visit
New publication: 'Circular Buildings: constructing a sustainable future'
Inspiring circular collaboration between the building environment
NL Trade Mission to Belgium – Circular Infrastructure and Construction
The Netherlands & Belgium seeks cooperation in the construction field
Costa Rica Forum 'The Future of Plastics in Circular Economy'
Face-to-face discussion on circular plastics in Latin America
Interview: Circular Developments in the Czech Republic, NL and Worldwide
Freek van Eijk interviewed by Prague-based magazine Ecoista
Umincorp wins several prizes at the Afvalfonds Verpakkingen Awards
Awarded state-of-the-art technology for closing the plastics loop
Virtual trade mission China - Circular smart solutions construction and infrastructure
50th-anniversary diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and China
Vacancy: Secretaris Holland Circular Hotspot
We're looking for a Dutch-speaking colleague!
Holland Circular Hotspot partners with Global Sustainable Enterprise System
New collaboration to jointly promote circular economy internationally
Now available in Spanish: Circular Plastics brochure and 3D plastics video
Download the plastics brochure and 3D video in Spanish!
Recap: Dutch Circular Day at Dubai Expo 2020
Reinforcing circular partnerships between The UAE and The Netherlands
Dutch and Czech Foundations join forces for a circular economy
Czech and Dutch Circular Hotspots formally signed a Partnership Agreement
Caffe Inc. Building signs contract for €4 million to build recycling plant for coffee waste in Amsterdam
Dutch company is building a plant to create bio-based product ingredients
ECESP Networking Village: Inspiring Young Generations to be the Center of CE Transition
Sessions with professionals towards sustainable consumption
Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot
Join our team! Apply before April 30th
Holland Circular Hotspot forms partnership with Milgro to promote internationalization CE
A new partnership to accelerate the international circular transition
Holland Circular Hotspot welcomes UAE trade mission on Green & Smart Buildings at C-beta
Physical Gulf region incoming mission in the Netherlands
UAE: making the shift towards circular economy
Dutch-UAE collaboration towards circular economy
Building a circular future – An interview with Jacqueline Cramer
How to build a global circular future: takeaways from Jacqueline Cramer
Meet the Dutch Circular Award winners 2022!
Frontrunners showcasing circularity in The Netherlands
Circular Business Models: classify forms of value retention and creation
A study focused on the Dutch manufacturing industry
Virtual Gateway Experience on Dutch circular plastics
Virtual Gateway through the Virtual Reality production on plastics
SBIR call: Funding Opportunities to design and innovate with local materials in Africa
SBIR-Funding Opportunities for sustainable designers-innovators in Africa
Presenting Europe's circular economy to the world - an international conversation at the World Expo in Dubai
Europe’s work for the transition to the circular economy in Expo 2020 Dubai
Global launch: ‘Circular Infrastructure: the road towards a sustainable future’ at Expo 2020 Dubai
Dealing with global issues through circular infrastructure
Holland Circular Hotspot to take part in the European Circular Days at Dubai2020Expo
Circular Europe Days at the Dubai EXPO
Dutch embassies share experiences on building international CE framework
Representatives presented their experiences in circular economy
The CE Hotspot event goes Global: 2023 edition will take place in Nigeria, Ireland, and Chile!
Historic decision on the organisation of the CE Hotspot event in 2023
Dutch Circular Day 2021 in Poland
Dutch conference within the framework of Circular Week
Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formalize collaboration
Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formally signed a Partnership Agreement
The Circular Series brings together The Netherlands and United Arab Emirates
A series on opportunities and challenges for a shared circular economy
Open Call for CE Hotspot 2023
Call for hosting the Circular Economy Hotspot 2023 opens
Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos
Discover the circular transition of Nigeria!
Dutch-Vietnamese collaboration in the field of circular plastic waste management
Country booster seminar
Waste management opportunity for Dutch entrepreneurs to become active in Australia
Waste logistics, processing of organic waste and recycling
The Netherlands & Canada: transitioning to a circular economy
Dutch-Canadian efforts towards circular economy
The Netherlands pavilion at World Expo 2020 wins Sustainable Construction Project of the Year 2021!
The Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show
Tokyo Olympics podcast: circular economy and international business
Podcast: HCH's Freek van Eijk and former Dutch Olympic Judoka Edith Bosch
Japan and the Netherlands collaborate to accelerate the Circular Economy
A series on opportunities and challenges for a shared circular economy
Chile, the Netherlands and circular economy: making the shift together
Dutch-Chilean efforts for a circular economy
Survey: How does a tax shift from labour to pollution impact your business?
Invitation for entrepreneurs and managers throughout the EU
New publication Circular Insider - A Speed Date with Circular Economy Frontrunners
An interview with Freek van Eijk in the brand new Slovenia publication
Join the NL Lounge at Ecomondo
Set up meetings with visitors and counterparts to meet Dutch companies
How Holland Circular Hotspot inspired and energised the Nordics
Peter Michel Heilmann, Managing Partner at Nordic Circular Hotspot
Circularity trends in the Dutch manufacturing industry
Diana de Graaf, co-author of 'Manufacturing: the future is circular'
Request for information: Circular construction Israel
Opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
Edo Offerhaus new member of the Holland Circular Hotspot Supervisory Board
An intensified cooperation between HCH and NLinBusiness
The Circular Economy topic gains traction in Asia
NL-Japanese Circular Series at Team NL Tokyo Expo 2020
Renewed webpage on circular tools
Find our overview of valuable resources and tools
Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot
Join our team! Apply before June 30th!
Opportunities for Circular Economy within the Irish construction and demolition sector
35% of public spending in Ireland has been on roads and housing
Dutch-English conversations on circular solutions in plastics, textiles and built environment!
Strengthening collaboration between The UK and The Netherlands
New spotlight country page: Ireland
Circular opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
Circularity in Italian cities: interesting development for international collaboration
Country booster webinar
Circuit Maker: Freek Van Eijk
An interview with Freek Van Eijk by Resource Magazine, UK
Global discussion on Plastics and Textiles in Circular Climate Booster
Entrepreneurs, experts and decision makers share thoughts on CE & Climate
NL-LATAM Mission on Circular Economy and Waste Management
Opportunities for Dutch-LATAM collaboration in the waste management sector
New spotlight country page: United Kingdom
Circular opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
New publication 'Manufacturing: the future is circular' launched
Circular manufacturing requires an international approach
New brochure: A circular economy for plastics
Let’s turn challenges into opportunities
World Circular Economy Forum + Climate
High-level WCEF+Climate meeting hosted by The Netherlands
Circular Valley: Start-ups wanted for EU Green Deal
Opportunity for circular start-ups in Germany
EU Industry Days: a green and digital transformation through the circular economy
Industrial challenges and opportunities
Dutch Dubai EXPO2021
Dutch participation and pavilion
E-waste: Potential effects of Dutch CE strategies on low- and middle-income countries
The case of electrical and electronic equipment
New spotlight country page: Italy
Circular opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
New publication: Waste Management in Latin America
Matching demand and offer between LATAM and The Netherlands
Circular Economy in Africa: 8 country reports
CE in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal & South Africa
Dutch circular companies discover European opportunities
Circular hotspots and embassies share insights on France, Belgium, Germany
NS and E-waste Race win Circular Award 2021!
Dutch Week of the Circular Economy
Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot
Join our team! Apply before February 14th!
RVO support for Dutch circular entrepreneurs with international ambitions
An overview of instruments for financing, networks and advice
Sharing lessons learnt on governance
Invitation to circular hotspots
Champion the Future Horticulture, Fresh Demand and Climate Change
Best Practices and Return on Investment
‘Chemical recycling approach will become global blueprint’
International cooperation is essential
Holland Circular Hotspot joins the European CE Stakeholder Platform (ECESP)
Collaboration for a European circular economy
Official launch of Australian Circular Economy Hub with HCH Chair
Watch the highlights of the official event
Circular business opportunities in Chile? Re-watch the webinar series!
Virtual trade mission Chile
Launched: Country-Page Nigeria
2-pager with the most important information for doing business in Nigeria
Opportunities for plastics and sustainable packaging in Chile
Join the webinar and matchmaking!
How Network Governance Powers the Circular Economy
Jacqueline Cramer's ten guiding principles for a circular economy.
Request for Information: Environmentally-friendly alternatives for disposable utensils at ministries in Israel
Business opportunity for Dutch circular solutions
Dutch circular entrepreneurs share international experiences
Enthusiasm about international momentum for circular opportunities
Majority of Dutch embassies active with circular economy
Close to 100 Dutch embassies participate in session on circular economy
Circular Economy & Waste management: Business opportunities in France
Report of the online French-Dutch meet-up
Water Management Opportunities and Italian-Dutch Cooperation
Circular Economy in Italy
Metrics and measurement for nations' circularity: the crucial piece to finish the circular economy puzzle
How metrics can provide a global or national yard-stick for progress.
Marketing and Communication Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot
Join our team! Apply before November 14th!
Opportunity: Present your Dutch Waste Management or Cleantech showcase to the French!
French-Dutch meetup on November 12
Benelux collaboration for recovery plans in circular construction
Webinar report 'Benelux Builds Circular'
Virtual Mission Track Waste Management & Circular Design South-East Asia
CE opportunities in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore.
Circular opportunities in South African sectors
Request the free market report
New spotlight country page: Germany
Circular opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
The Circular Hotspots of the world: Catalysing the circular transition
What role do hotspots play as catalysts for circular change?
RVO and HCH launch new brochure on Circular Textiles
From Linear to Circular in the Textile and Apparel Industries
State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven shares vision for circular textiles & fashion industry
Special guest online launch RVO|HCH circular textiles brochure September 28
New team members for Holland Circular Hotspot
Welcome Claudia, Lia and Sandra!
European collaboration on circular wind farms
Collectively reduce waste and improve recycling in the wind industry
September is Circular Fashion month!
Events, cases and a new brochure coming up
Chile's road to the circular Economy
An interview with HCH's Freek van Eijk by Eurochile
Sharing visions on the circular economy: Europe, the Netherlands and Chile
Collaboration, governance and leadership are key to a circular future
Australia and Waste: A changing mindset
Dutch-Australian efforts for a circular economy
Circular economy and the Sustainable Development Goals; grip on a sustainable transition?
Circular Economy & the SDGs
International interest remains high in revolutionary Dutch Green-Tech, despite Covid19
DyeCoo Textile Systems exports Green-Tech to Taiwan
Internship opportunity at Holland Circular Hotspot!
Join our team!
Successful webinar on sustainable packaging
Dutch solutions in Indian context
New spotlight country page: Belgium
Circular opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
WCEF update: 3 high level events will take place in The Netherlands, Canada and online
Finland, Canada and the Netherlands join forces
Dutch-German circular design sprint for a more circular future
The use of new materials in design, fashion and architecture
Succesful webinar on French-Dutch cooperation in circular fashion and textiles
More than 60 participants from multiple countries
Renewed Holland Circular Hotspot website is online!
with new easy-accessible tools for inspiration and support
Can circular thinking solve the climate crisis?
Peter Desmond (ACEN) on Climate Change and Circular Economy
How to embrace the circular vision through business networks
Celebrating the long term partnership between Brazil and The Netherlands
Let's talk about plastics with Poland!
Plastics in a closed-loop economy
Fostering cleantech collaboration between Europe and British Columbia
Virtual roundtable with HCH representation
Request for qualifications: Circular economy study Metro Vancouver
Deadline June 23
Circular economy in the post-corona era
Blog #10 of 12 voices on the transition to a circular economy
France country 2-pager on opportunities for French-Dutch collaboration launched!
Valuable insights on CE in France for Dutch entrepreneurs
How circular economy practices help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
A brochure by HCH and Netherlands Enterprise Agency
UNEP searches partner for regional circular economy study in the electronics sector
Latin America and the Caribbean
How entrepreneurs in the Dutch manufacturing industry see the COVID-19 crisis
Does the situation provide opportunities for circularity?
Circular Economy and COVID-19: a good moment for reflection
A statement by HCH director Freek van Eijk
The work of scientists with a sustainable mission in times of COVID-19
A column by L. Vet Supervisory Board member of HCH for 'het Groene Brein'
No time to waste a crisis, let’s move from ego to eco!
Blog #9 of 12 voices on the transition to a circular economy
Schiphol Trade Park and Heembouw agreement for circular renovation of warehouse C-Bèta
More and new workspaces for circular entrepreneurs and events!
Circular Slovakia and Holland Circular Hotspot join forces!
Towards a greener and circular Slovakia
Report waste management- and Circular Economy opportunities and needs in Lagos, Nigeria
Results of the scoping study October-November 2019.
Hungary and the Netherlands sign hotspot collaboration!
The international hotspot network is expanding!
The Sustainable Urban Delta
Blog #8 of 12 voices by Meiny Prins, CEO Priva
Dutch recycling- and waste to energy solutions for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian waste-mission welcomed in The Netherlands
Dutch Circular Economy Week is getting close!
We selected interesting English-spoken events
Financing the Circular Economy
Blog #7 of the series 12 voices by ING's Joost van Dun
Is circular economy a business need?
Blog #6 of the series 12 voices by Douwe Jan Joustra, C&A Foundation
Dutch CE companies and knowledge institutes take a next step in the collaboration with California
Trade Mission California November 2019
3 Best practices from The Netherlands for a European Circular Economy
blog #5 in the series 12 voices on the transition to a Circular Economy
A scoping study on waste management and Circular Economy in the city of Lagos, Nigeria
Challenging, urgents needs for an overall waste and CE system improvement
Solving a tech problem: circular electronics
Blog #4 of the selection 12 voices on the transition to a circular economy.
The Ocean Cleanup unveils scalable solution to intercept river plastic pollution
The Ocean Cleanup aims to tackle the 1,000 most polluting rivers.
An introduction to the African Circular Economy Network
Collaboration across continents for accelerating an African CE transition
Cancelled: Doing Business in Chile
Opportunities for Dutch businesses in Chile
Humanity, climate change and biogas opportunities: a lacking sense of urgency
Blog #3 of the selection 12 voices on the transition to a circular economy
Dutch Waste- and Circular Economy solutions for Thailand and Malaysia
Waste and CE mission to Thailand and Malaysia.
Kick off Circular cooperation with Czech Republic
MoU signed on October 8 in Brno by INCIEN and HCH
Dutch companies seize opportunities in Indonesia with regard to waste and the circular economy
MOU: Waste and Circular Economy Business Indonesia-Netherlands
Dutch and Australian Foundations join forces for a circular economy
HCH and NCEH sign MOU in the presence of Dutch Prime Minister Rutte
The Transition to a Circular Economy: A Joint Effort
Blog #2 of the 12 voices on the transition to a circular economy
Introducing 12 voices on the transition to a circular economy
The role of circular economy hotspots in the transition to a CE.
Mexican-Dutch dialogue on liveable and dynamic cities
Organized by the Dutch embassy in Mexico
All Transition Agendas now available in English
Transition agendas Construction, Manufacturing, Biomass and Food translated
Why a circular economy is becoming the new normal
EkoIQ Turkey interview with Freek van Eijk
How Dutch knowledge institutes can inspire and help in the transition to a Circular Economy
ASEAN Business Forum in The Hague
California’s textile industry and construction sector looking to gear up Circular Economy approach
Amsterdam edition of HCH magazine out now!
Canada goes circular!
PBL: "Dutch circular economy employs 420,000 people"
Holland Circular Hotspot at Circular Economy event in Costa Rica
World Circular Economy Forum 2019
"Dutch businesses work to test the concept of a circular economy" by PBS Newshour
Reykjavik, Iceland: Roundtable on Sustainability & Circular Economy
Smart Cities New York Report
Looking back at Smart City New York 2019
Fact finding mission Accra, Ghana | May 6th-9th 2019
Circular Cities brochure out now
Brochure launch at HCH event
Magazine Circular is Going Global now available in Spanish
Introduction of CE in Spanish
Circular Economy: the missing link in the Climate discussion
Global Climate Action Summit inspires and calls for action
A circular economy in the Netherlands by 2050 - policy summary
The Circulars 2019 award program is open for entries!
NEW: overview of MOOCs on circular economy
A fully CE is possible when collaborating
Transition agenda's Plastics and Consumer Goods now available in English
CE agenda's for priority sectors translated
Press release Holland Circular Economy Week
Five front-running circular hotspots in Europe join forces
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by five European circular ...
Taiwan Circular Economy Network and Holland Circular Hotspot sign Memorandum of Understanding
Orée & Holland Circular Hotspot and Ecor & Eyelevel sign partnerships
Signing of MoU
Freek van Eijk appointed as Director Holland Circular Hotspot
Dutch former prime minister Balkenende speaks at HCEW 2018
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Circular mission to Paris
Meeting of Dutch and French partners on cooperation in the field of CE