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.
Workshop in Zeeland : Biomodel4regions Horizon Europe project
![Workshop in Zeeland : Biomodel4regions Horizon Europe project](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-04-at-09.51.35-2-600x338.jpeg)
Creating a blueprint for the Bioeconomy in the Delta region
The North and Central America Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 to be Hosted by Mexico
![The North and Central America Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 to be Hosted by Mexico](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1-600x338.jpg)
Announcement of the next Circular Hotspot!
Slovenian delegation trade in Rotterdam
![Slovenian delegation trade in Rotterdam](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_7837-600x400.jpg)
Three days to foster Slovenian-Dutch business synergies on circularity
Are you the new host for the 2025 Hotspot Event?
![Are you the new host for the 2025 Hotspot Event?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PHOTO-2024-06-04-10-57-13-600x400.jpg)
Are you ready to become the North/Central American host city?
Workshop : Advancing Regional Bioeconomy
![Workshop : Advancing Regional Bioeconomy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/kvalifik-5Q07sS54D0Q-unsplash-600x450.jpg)
A one-day workshop to catalyze Bioeconomy and Food systems
Highlights ‘Inspiring Best Practices from a Circular Hub in the Northern Netherlands’
![Highlights ‘Inspiring Best Practices from a Circular Hub in the Northern Netherlands’](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-18-at-13.17.50-1-600x338.jpeg)
A WCEF2024 accelerator session
Looking back: Lagos (Nigeria) Strategy Week
![Looking back: Lagos (Nigeria) Strategy Week](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2384d486-d7a8-4ef5-a353-796446b91589-600x450.jpg)
A strategy week to concretise the Nigerian national circular roadmap
Dutch Week of Circular Economy - English Events
![Dutch Week of Circular Economy - English Events](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/574d0e535228b46ddc9e3b1aea10a7be-600x669.png)
Engaging and interesting english events of the Dutch CE week!
Opportunities for circular collaboration between Bangladesh and the Netherlands
![Opportunities for circular collaboration between Bangladesh and the Netherlands](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/b790f335528dbb5f42a7cbbc858f2af6-e1707146841615-600x649.jpg)
Webinar report and recording
Türkiye Döngüsel Ekonomi conference
![Türkiye Döngüsel Ekonomi conference](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WhatsApp-Image-2024-01-22-at-12.43.49-1-600x400.jpeg)
Supporting Turkey’s transition to a circular economy
Spotlight country page Bangladesh: Opportunities for Dutch collaborations
![Spotlight country page Bangladesh: Opportunities for Dutch collaborations](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/color-of-dhaka-city-i-am-shajib-from-bangladesh-who-loves-to-capture-moments-e1702898248497.jpg)
Learn more about the policies and circular economy in Bangladesh
COP28- a place to scale up circular agrifood & biomass business opportunities
![COP28- a place to scale up circular agrifood & biomass business opportunities](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/JIM15302-600x400.jpg)
Toward a food system based on circularity
Santiago Circular Hotspot Event: Leading the way to a circular LATAM Region
![Santiago Circular Hotspot Event: Leading the way to a circular LATAM Region](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-12-at-14.47.38_cfaff339-600x450.jpg)
Santiago de Chile launched LATAM's Circular Economy Hotspot 2023
Highlights Event Grenzeloos Circulair 2023
![Highlights Event Grenzeloos Circulair 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HCH_CirculairEvent_RZeemering_HR-34-scaled-e1700227699505-600x574.jpg)
2023 Stakeholder Event: "Let's make the #circularshift together"
New publication: 'Circular Batteries Charging the Future'
![New publication: 'Circular Batteries Charging the Future'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/brochure-circular-batteries-600x860.jpeg)
Circularity in the batteries sector ask for international collaboration
Launch of the knowledge platform on circular procurement
![Launch of the knowledge platform on circular procurement](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Blok_Green-Deal-Circulair-Inkopen-logo.jpg)
The new english platform where collaboration in circularity is central.
New publication: 'Circular agrifood & biomass - Food & materials for a sustainable future'
![New publication: 'Circular agrifood & biomass - Food & materials for a sustainable future'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thumbnail_IMG_7235-1-600x332.jpg)
Circular agrifood & biomass brochure had its international launch
Interview with Freek van Eijk for CreativeNL
![Interview with Freek van Eijk for CreativeNL](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/klein-Tuente-600x402.jpg)
Freek van Eijk Shares Perspectives Gained at the ReThink Event in Hong Kong
Dutch Mission in Hong Kong and Shenzhen
![Dutch Mission in Hong Kong and Shenzhen](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/jjj.jpg)
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!
![“Leveraging circular construction to achieve EU’s 2050 goals” - the first episode of the ECESP podcast is out!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-05-at-13.18.06.png)
A transition to circular constructions is needed to achieve EU's 2050 goals
Global Launch of the publication ‘Chemical Recycling in circular perspective’
![Global Launch of the publication ‘Chemical Recycling in circular perspective’](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ww-1-600x450.jpg)
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 Circular Hotspot 2023: Leading the way in circular economy in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/KOP03883-scaled-e1705936083519-600x387.jpg)
Lagos launched Africa's Circular Economy 2023
Extended Producer Responsibility on textiles effective in the Netherlands
![Extended Producer Responsibility on textiles effective in the Netherlands](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pexels-oA_uzhan-karaca-3544567-800x1199-1-e1690801461608-600x560.jpg)
Increasing commitment for a lower environmental sector impact
Renewed partnership Holland Circular Hotspot & Global Sustainable Enterprise Systems (GSES)
![Renewed partnership Holland Circular Hotspot & Global Sustainable Enterprise Systems (GSES)](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/gses-600x450.jpg)
GSES and HCH collaborate to expand global reach and impact
Looking Back: World Circular Economy Forum 2023
![Looking Back: World Circular Economy Forum 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/WhatsApp-Image-2023-06-12-at-09.52.32-1-e1686747619680-600x418.jpeg)
A recap of the WCEF2023 in Helsinki, Finland
World Circular Economy Forum heads to Brussels in Spring 2024
![World Circular Economy Forum heads to Brussels in Spring 2024](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/yeo-khee-eac7wvnBhkA-unsplash-600x338.jpg)
WCEF2024 will take place in Brussels, Belgium.
Launch of the Sustainable Procurement Manifesto
![Launch of the Sustainable Procurement Manifesto](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Dutch-Spirt-SDG-voering-kopie-600x397.jpg)
Manifesto for Sustainable Procurement Promotes Circular Economy in Business
Dutch and Irish foundations join forces for a circular economy
![Dutch and Irish foundations join forces for a circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/D26268-0136-600x400.jpg)
New partnership to accelerate circular economy transition in Ireland
The European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 to be hosted by Slovenia
![The European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 to be hosted by Slovenia](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mikita-karasiou-ev8o2gcdJK0-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
CE Hotspot movement will go to Slovenia in 2025!
Milgro whitepaper- 'Towards a circular food sector'
![Milgro whitepaper- 'Towards a circular food sector'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Naamloos-600x402.png)
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?
![Learnings: How hubs can drive sustainable development and innovation in the African continent?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/african-boy-scaled-e1684506431965-600x596.jpeg)
Read the report 'Circular Economy Hubs Drive African Sustainability'
Open call for host country: European Circular Hotspot Event 2025!
![Open call for host country: European Circular Hotspot Event 2025!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/europe-4689510_1920-600x400.jpg)
European Circular Economy Hotspot 2025 intention
No Time to Waste 'Help business owners with regulations around end-of-waste declaration'
![No Time to Waste 'Help business owners with regulations around end-of-waste declaration'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2-e1681806318381-600x436.jpeg)
Conference No Time to Waste, white paper handover
Webinar: Circular Plastics in Canada and the Netherlands
![Webinar: Circular Plastics in Canada and the Netherlands](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sandro-schuh-6wVqCeK030Y-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Opportunities, Best Practices & Policy Approaches for Circular Plastics
NL-UK Collaboration on Circular Construction
![NL-UK Collaboration on Circular Construction](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/thumbnail_IMG_5598-e1680537695656-600x568.jpg)
Bringing together Dutch and British organisations to discuss collaboration
The Netherlands - A Country Circular by Design
![The Netherlands - A Country Circular by Design](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/k-e1680172415250-600x540.jpg)
An article by Antonella Ilaria Totaro
Interview: 'The Secret Weapon of Climate Action'
![Interview: 'The Secret Weapon of Climate Action'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-23-at-15.46.02-e1679653333384-600x417.jpeg)
An interview with Freek van Eijk
Webinar: Circular Lithium-ion Batteries in NL & US
![Webinar: Circular Lithium-ion Batteries in NL & US](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Captura-de-Tela-2023-02-03-as-12.21.51-600x395.png)
'Circular Lithium-ion Batteries: US-NL Collaboration Opportunities'
ECESP Annual Conference: Recovery, Open Strategic Autonomy and Resilience
![ECESP Annual Conference: Recovery, Open Strategic Autonomy and Resilience](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_3345-2-600x529.jpg)
ECESP 2023 Annual Conference in Brussels, Feb. 27-28
New report: 'Achieving EU's climate goals through circular construction'
![New report: 'Achieving EU's climate goals through circular construction'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hogeschoolAlmere.jpg)
EU circular construction 4-pager overview
'The Red Threads 2023' report: six insights into circular chain collaboration
!['The Red Threads 2023' report: six insights into circular chain collaboration](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Rode-Draden-2023-e1676634853741-600x506.jpg)
Chain collaboration is essential in a circular economy, but what is needed?
Netherlands introduces National Circular Economy Program 2023 - 2030
![Netherlands introduces National Circular Economy Program 2023 - 2030](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-15-at-23.14.06.png)
Netherlands to launch National Circular Economy Program 2023-2030
Circulair ondernemen in Europa
![Circulair ondernemen in Europa](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/edit-4-1-600x314.jpg)
Nederlandse circulaire bedrijven geïnformeerd over kansen in Europa
Development company Noord-Holland Noord goes circular and international with Holland Circular Hotspot
![Development company Noord-Holland Noord goes circular and international with Holland Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1675934381738-600x450.jpeg)
Regional ambitions, innovations and international cooperation
The Netherlands and Hong Kong join forces in circular design at BoDW 2023
![The Netherlands and Hong Kong join forces in circular design at BoDW 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Captura-de-Tela-2023-02-07-as-11.50.32-600x315.png)
New collaboration between Dutch -Hong Kong partners
Zeeman, PeelPioneers and the Province of Gelderland winners Circular Awards 2023!
![Zeeman, PeelPioneers and the Province of Gelderland winners Circular Awards 2023!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1-600x400.jpeg)
Dutch Circular Economy Week!
Launch of the Circular Gap Report 2023
![Launch of the Circular Gap Report 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-16-at-15.07.15-600x860.png)
Circularity Gap Report 2023, annual check-up of global circularity
Spotlight country page The United States: Opportunities for Dutch collaborations
![Spotlight country page The United States: Opportunities for Dutch collaborations](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pexels-pixabay-40142-600x400.jpg)
Learn more about the policies and circular economy in the U.S.
Spotlight country page Canada: Opportunities for Dutch collaborations
![Spotlight country page Canada: Opportunities for Dutch collaborations](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pexels-jamal-yahyayev-3671394-1-600x412.jpg)
Learn more about the policies and circular economy in Canada.
Opportunities for circular bio-economy in Thailand
![Opportunities for circular bio-economy in Thailand](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screenshot-2022-11-13-at-10.42.32-600x406.png)
Country booster seminar
HCH Stakeholder Event cheers to a successful 2022
![HCH Stakeholder Event cheers to a successful 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TomasMutsaers_HCH_008-600x400.jpg)
The Dutch HCH network gathered at celebration of new office
Nordic, Dutch, and African hubs join forces for a circular economy
![Nordic, Dutch, and African hubs join forces for a circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/3-600x425.jpeg)
African, Nordics and Dutch foundations sign circular economy MOU
Spotlight country page China: Opportunities for Sino-Dutch collaborations
![Spotlight country page China: Opportunities for Sino-Dutch collaborations](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pexels-wolfram-k-745243-600x401.jpg)
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
![Setting foot in Belgium: Dialogue sessions on Dutch-Belgian market potential for circular plastics and construction](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WhatsApp-Image-2022-11-15-at-12.07.27-600x291.jpeg)
Recap of the two dialogue meetings held in The Hague on November 8.
Chemical Recycling is gaining momentum!
![Chemical Recycling is gaining momentum!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/iStock-1039705312-600x400.jpg)
Join the Chemical Recycling Summit 2022
The NL mission to Malaysia: Solving Global Challenges Together
![The NL mission to Malaysia: Solving Global Challenges Together](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PA120430-600x450.jpg)
10 Dutch frontrunners participated in the Dutch trade mission to IGEM.
New publication: ‘Waste Management as a catalyst to a Circular Economy'
![New publication: ‘Waste Management as a catalyst to a Circular Economy'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screenshot-2022-10-19-at-10.40.04-600x856.png)
The publication was launched during the NL mission to Malaysia.
Bottrop CE Hotspot: From mining village to the birthplace of 'Transform to Zero' Initiative
![Bottrop CE Hotspot: From mining village to the birthplace of 'Transform to Zero' Initiative](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1663666824638-600x399.jpg)
The "Transform to Zero' initiative was presented during the event.
Chemical recycling event Bottrop: Cross-border cooperation between Germany and the Netherlands
![Chemical recycling event Bottrop: Cross-border cooperation between Germany and the Netherlands](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/C0447-groepsfoto-600x346.jpeg)
Germany and the Dutch chemical sector join forces in Chemical Recycling
Australia Part 6: Strengthen cooperation between Australia and the Netherlands
![Australia Part 6: Strengthen cooperation between Australia and the Netherlands](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-27-at-16.33.39-600x558.png)
The sixth and final edition of Jacqueline Cramer in Australia
Holland Circular Hotspot signs partnership with Chemport Europe and Groningen Seaports
![Holland Circular Hotspot signs partnership with Chemport Europe and Groningen Seaports](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Partnership-Holland-Circular-Hotspot-Groningen-Seaports-Chemport-1-600x450.jpg)
Joining forces to expand green chemistry solutions and share knowledge.
CE Hotspot movement further pushing boundaries in 2024
![CE Hotspot movement further pushing boundaries in 2024](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/circ-eco-tag-2-31-600x400.jpg)
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
![Orange Green Days: Circular design workshop organized at the NL Embassy in Thailand](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/3-600x450.jpeg)
Circular workshop organized in the NL Embassy in Thailand
Will you host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event?
![Will you host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/HCH-MoU-EU-hotspots-600x450.jpg)
Host the 2024 Circular Economy Hotspot Event
Australia Part 5: Circular textiles
![Australia Part 5: Circular textiles](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-27-at-16.08.33-e1661610498426-600x386.png)
The fifth report of Jacqueline Cramer's journey in Australia
Australia Part 4: Circular buildings and construction
![Australia Part 4: Circular buildings and construction](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1657268872564-600x382.jpeg)
The fourth report of Jacqueline Cramer in Australia
Open Call for CE Hotspot 2024
![Open Call for CE Hotspot 2024](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-14.40.40-600x583.png)
Expression of interest for CE Hotspot 2024
Australia Part 3: Government Roles, Circular Procurement and Recycling
![Australia Part 3: Government Roles, Circular Procurement and Recycling](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CUT-TT-1-600x431.jpg)
The third report by Jacqueline Cramer from Australia
Australia Part 2: Circular Cities, Textiles, Research and History
![Australia Part 2: Circular Cities, Textiles, Research and History](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Eighth-600x400.jpg)
The second blog of Jacqueline Cramer in Australia
Circular Economy: The UK Market
![Circular Economy: The UK Market](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/LDN-600x400.jpg)
Publication: Circular Economy opportunities in UK
Australia: Circular Economy Developments by Jacqueline Cramer
![Australia: Circular Economy Developments by Jacqueline Cramer](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cramer-Speech-e1657636993692-600x366.png)
Follow Jacqueline Cramer during her Australia visit
New publication: 'Circular Buildings: constructing a sustainable future'
![New publication: 'Circular Buildings: constructing a sustainable future'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1-600x400.jpeg)
Inspiring circular collaboration between the building environment
NL Trade Mission to Belgium – Circular Infrastructure and Construction
![NL Trade Mission to Belgium – Circular Infrastructure and Construction](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/7-600x400.jpeg)
The Netherlands & Belgium seeks cooperation in the construction field
Costa Rica Forum 'The Future of Plastics in Circular Economy'
![Costa Rica Forum 'The Future of Plastics in Circular Economy'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1655475285798-600x337.jpeg)
Face-to-face discussion on circular plastics in Latin America
Interview: Circular Developments in the Czech Republic, NL and Worldwide
![Interview: Circular Developments in the Czech Republic, NL and Worldwide](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Freek-Interview-600x428.jpg)
Freek van Eijk interviewed by Prague-based magazine Ecoista
Umincorp wins several prizes at the Afvalfonds Verpakkingen Awards
![Umincorp wins several prizes at the Afvalfonds Verpakkingen Awards](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screenshot-2022-06-15-at-12.55.08-e1655463079910-600x360.png)
Awarded state-of-the-art technology for closing the plastics loop
Virtual trade mission China - Circular smart solutions construction and infrastructure
![Virtual trade mission China - Circular smart solutions construction and infrastructure](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1652253829818-600x450.jpeg)
50th-anniversary diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and China
Vacancy: Secretaris Holland Circular Hotspot
![Vacancy: Secretaris Holland Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/team1-800x534-1-600x401.jpeg)
We're looking for a Dutch-speaking colleague!
Holland Circular Hotspot partners with Global Sustainable Enterprise System
![Holland Circular Hotspot partners with Global Sustainable Enterprise System](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WhatsApp-Image-2022-05-26-at-10.22.00-AM-e1653900525753-600x494.jpeg)
New collaboration to jointly promote circular economy internationally
Now available in Spanish: Circular Plastics brochure and 3D plastics video
![Now available in Spanish: Circular Plastics brochure and 3D plastics video](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-30-at-16.33.19-e1654862105433-600x788.png)
Download the plastics brochure and 3D video in Spanish!
Recap: Dutch Circular Day at Dubai Expo 2020
![Recap: Dutch Circular Day at Dubai Expo 2020](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1R5A6986-600x400.jpeg)
Reinforcing circular partnerships between The UAE and The Netherlands
Dutch and Czech Foundations join forces for a circular economy
![Dutch and Czech Foundations join forces for a circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WhatsApp-Image-2022-04-12-at-2.44.58-PM-600x400.jpeg)
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
![Caffe Inc. Building signs contract for €4 million to build recycling plant for coffee waste in Amsterdam](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Caffe-Inc_Evaluna-MarquezR_Josephine-NijstadL_Location2-kopie-2048x1375-1-600x403.jpeg)
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
![ECESP Networking Village: Inspiring Young Generations to be the Center of CE Transition](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot-2022-03-01-at-15.46.01-e1647349726755-600x321.png)
Sessions with professionals towards sustainable consumption
Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot
![Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/team1-800x534-1-600x401.jpeg)
Join our team! Apply before April 30th
Holland Circular Hotspot forms partnership with Milgro to promote internationalization CE
![Holland Circular Hotspot forms partnership with Milgro to promote internationalization CE](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_8919-scaled-e1647437121987-600x271.jpeg)
A new partnership to accelerate the international circular transition
Holland Circular Hotspot welcomes UAE trade mission on Green & Smart Buildings at C-beta
![Holland Circular Hotspot welcomes UAE trade mission on Green & Smart Buildings at C-beta](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/c-beta-600x450.png)
Physical Gulf region incoming mission in the Netherlands
UAE: making the shift towards circular economy
![UAE: making the shift towards circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1-5-e1646039095751.jpeg)
Dutch-UAE collaboration towards circular economy
Building a circular future – An interview with Jacqueline Cramer
![Building a circular future – An interview with Jacqueline Cramer](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jacqueline-600x440.png)
How to build a global circular future: takeaways from Jacqueline Cramer
Meet the Dutch Circular Award winners 2022!
![Meet the Dutch Circular Award winners 2022!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1-600x400.jpg)
Frontrunners showcasing circularity in The Netherlands
Circular Business Models: classify forms of value retention and creation
![Circular Business Models: classify forms of value retention and creation](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pexels-cleyder-duque-3637796-600x400.jpg)
A study focused on the Dutch manufacturing industry
Virtual Gateway Experience on Dutch circular plastics
![Virtual Gateway Experience on Dutch circular plastics](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-e1643895671304-600x430.jpeg)
Virtual Gateway through the Virtual Reality production on plastics
SBIR call: Funding Opportunities to design and innovate with local materials in Africa
![SBIR call: Funding Opportunities to design and innovate with local materials in Africa](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pexels-photo-4715451-e1643332463166-600x558.jpeg)
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
![Presenting Europe's circular economy to the world - an international conversation at the World Expo in Dubai](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1C6A1659-600x400.jpg)
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
![Global launch: ‘Circular Infrastructure: the road towards a sustainable future’ at Expo 2020 Dubai](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/jdflkdsjfs-600x436.png)
Dealing with global issues through circular infrastructure
Holland Circular Hotspot to take part in the European Circular Days at Dubai2020Expo
![Holland Circular Hotspot to take part in the European Circular Days at Dubai2020Expo](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/dubai-SM-600x314.png)
Circular Europe Days at the Dubai EXPO
Dutch embassies share experiences on building international CE framework
![Dutch embassies share experiences on building international CE framework](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Morning-Session-e1638357910455-600x307.png)
Representatives presented their experiences in circular economy
The CE Hotspot event goes Global: 2023 edition will take place in Nigeria, Ireland, and Chile!
![The CE Hotspot event goes Global: 2023 edition will take place in Nigeria, Ireland, and Chile!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Schermafbeelding-2021-11-17-om-13.15.14-600x335.png)
Historic decision on the organisation of the CE Hotspot event in 2023
Dutch Circular Day 2021 in Poland
![Dutch Circular Day 2021 in Poland](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Mazovia-e1636638112550-600x529.jpeg)
Dutch conference within the framework of Circular Week
Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formalize collaboration
![Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formalize collaboration](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/6-600x450.jpeg)
Dutch and Nordic Circular Hotspots formally signed a Partnership Agreement
The Circular Series brings together The Netherlands and United Arab Emirates
![The Circular Series brings together The Netherlands and United Arab Emirates](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2604-2-1-600x450.jpg)
A series on opportunities and challenges for a shared circular economy
Open Call for CE Hotspot 2023
![Open Call for CE Hotspot 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3761509-600x450.jpg)
Call for hosting the Circular Economy Hotspot 2023 opens
Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos
![Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/PAT_8282-600x400.jpg)
Discover the circular transition of Nigeria!
Dutch-Vietnamese collaboration in the field of circular plastic waste management
![Dutch-Vietnamese collaboration in the field of circular plastic waste management](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/eirik-skarstein-TeeSdbW058I-unsplash-1-scaled-e1632776717336-600x650.jpg)
Country booster seminar
Waste management opportunity for Dutch entrepreneurs to become active in Australia
![Waste management opportunity for Dutch entrepreneurs to become active in Australia](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rebekah-litherland-wqoizod906U-unsplash-600x450.jpg)
Waste logistics, processing of organic waste and recycling
The Netherlands & Canada: transitioning to a circular economy
![The Netherlands & Canada: transitioning to a circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MJ.png)
Dutch-Canadian efforts towards circular economy
The Netherlands pavilion at World Expo 2020 wins Sustainable Construction Project of the Year 2021!
![The Netherlands pavilion at World Expo 2020 wins Sustainable Construction Project of the Year 2021!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/thumbnail_The-Netherlands-Pavilion-team-600x383.jpeg)
The Big 5 - International Building & Construction Show
Tokyo Olympics podcast: circular economy and international business
![Tokyo Olympics podcast: circular economy and international business](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Freek-IMG_2257-600x336.jpg)
Podcast: HCH's Freek van Eijk and former Dutch Olympic Judoka Edith Bosch
Japan and the Netherlands collaborate to accelerate the Circular Economy
![Japan and the Netherlands collaborate to accelerate the Circular Economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TeamNL-Tokyo-Expo-Key-Visuals_Rangaku-Now_1920x1080-600x338.jpg)
A series on opportunities and challenges for a shared circular economy
Chile, the Netherlands and circular economy: making the shift together
![Chile, the Netherlands and circular economy: making the shift together](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Lisette-den-Breems.jpeg)
Dutch-Chilean efforts for a circular economy
Survey: How does a tax shift from labour to pollution impact your business?
![Survey: How does a tax shift from labour to pollution impact your business?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/extax-logo.png)
Invitation for entrepreneurs and managers throughout the EU
New publication Circular Insider - A Speed Date with Circular Economy Frontrunners
![New publication Circular Insider - A Speed Date with Circular Economy Frontrunners](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-2021-07-20-at-11.11.21-600x363.png)
An interview with Freek van Eijk in the brand new Slovenia publication
Join the NL Lounge at Ecomondo
![Join the NL Lounge at Ecomondo](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/julia-solonina-7AEMTiZMwbA-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Set up meetings with visitors and counterparts to meet Dutch companies
How Holland Circular Hotspot inspired and energised the Nordics
![How Holland Circular Hotspot inspired and energised the Nordics](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Peter-Michel-Heilmann-600x600.jpeg)
Peter Michel Heilmann, Managing Partner at Nordic Circular Hotspot
Circularity trends in the Dutch manufacturing industry
![Circularity trends in the Dutch manufacturing industry](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Diana-600x600.jpg)
Diana de Graaf, co-author of 'Manufacturing: the future is circular'
Request for information: Circular construction Israel
![Request for information: Circular construction Israel](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/panoramic-view-of-hedge-and-raw-houses-across-large-body-of-190339-600x397.jpg)
Opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
Edo Offerhaus new member of the Holland Circular Hotspot Supervisory Board
![Edo Offerhaus new member of the Holland Circular Hotspot Supervisory Board](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/30Edo-Offerhaus--270917-600x600.jpg)
An intensified cooperation between HCH and NLinBusiness
The Circular Economy topic gains traction in Asia
![The Circular Economy topic gains traction in Asia](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TeamNL-Tokyo-Expo-Key-Visuals_Rangaku-Now_1920x1080-600x338.jpg)
NL-Japanese Circular Series at Team NL Tokyo Expo 2020
Renewed webpage on circular tools
![Renewed webpage on circular tools](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/leon-vbxyFxlgpjM-unsplash-1-600x400.jpg)
Find our overview of valuable resources and tools
Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot
![Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/team1-600x400.jpg)
Join our team! Apply before June 30th!
Opportunities for Circular Economy within the Irish construction and demolition sector
![Opportunities for Circular Economy within the Irish construction and demolition sector](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pexels-lucian-potlog-3566187-600x400.jpg)
35% of public spending in Ireland has been on roads and housing
Dutch-English conversations on circular solutions in plastics, textiles and built environment!
![Dutch-English conversations on circular solutions in plastics, textiles and built environment!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/heidi-fin-QvPRGI8LfOc-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Strengthening collaboration between The UK and The Netherlands
New spotlight country page: Ireland
![New spotlight country page: Ireland](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jason-murphy-rTG1TR6Ygb0-unsplash-600x450.jpg)
Circular opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
Circularity in Italian cities: interesting development for international collaboration
![Circularity in Italian cities: interesting development for international collaboration](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-natasa-dav-2885919-600x400.jpg)
Country booster webinar
Circuit Maker: Freek Van Eijk
![Circuit Maker: Freek Van Eijk](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/RES100.Freek2_-600x429.jpg)
An interview with Freek Van Eijk by Resource Magazine, UK
Global discussion on Plastics and Textiles in Circular Climate Booster
![Global discussion on Plastics and Textiles in Circular Climate Booster](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CCB-FOTO-ROUNDTABLE-600x450.jpeg)
Entrepreneurs, experts and decision makers share thoughts on CE & Climate
NL-LATAM Mission on Circular Economy and Waste Management
![NL-LATAM Mission on Circular Economy and Waste Management](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screenshot-2021-04-28-at-11.47.10-600x369.png)
Opportunities for Dutch-LATAM collaboration in the waste management sector
New spotlight country page: United Kingdom
![New spotlight country page: United Kingdom](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/anthony-rosset-YLaLy6wlDiY-unsplash-600x397.jpg)
Circular opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
New publication 'Manufacturing: the future is circular' launched
![New publication 'Manufacturing: the future is circular' launched](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/7f8be48b-664a-47dc-8874-e8ec2784b9fe-600x450.jpg)
Circular manufacturing requires an international approach
New brochure: A circular economy for plastics
![New brochure: A circular economy for plastics](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/431326de-264a-4d04-b93b-5981fb1bbf6a-600x338.jpeg)
Let’s turn challenges into opportunities
World Circular Economy Forum + Climate
![World Circular Economy Forum + Climate](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/WCEFplusClimate-600x600.png)
High-level WCEF+Climate meeting hosted by The Netherlands
Circular Valley: Start-ups wanted for EU Green Deal
![Circular Valley: Start-ups wanted for EU Green Deal](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/white-board-593300_1920-600x270.jpg)
Opportunity for circular start-ups in Germany
EU Industry Days: a green and digital transformation through the circular economy
![EU Industry Days: a green and digital transformation through the circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/guillaume-perigois-wVqC9dty3VQ-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Industrial challenges and opportunities
Dutch Dubai EXPO2021
![Dutch Dubai EXPO2021](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Schermafbeelding-2021-02-23-om-14.38.02-e1622644042951-600x280.png)
Dutch participation and pavilion
E-waste: Potential effects of Dutch CE strategies on low- and middle-income countries
![E-waste: Potential effects of Dutch CE strategies on low- and middle-income countries](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/john-cameron-7zocFMzvbpc-unsplash-600x342.jpg)
The case of electrical and electronic equipment
New spotlight country page: Italy
![New spotlight country page: Italy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Photo-by-Christopher-Czermak-on-Unsplash-1-600x397.jpg)
Circular opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
New publication: Waste Management in Latin America
![New publication: Waste Management in Latin America](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DSC_0899-600x399.jpg)
Matching demand and offer between LATAM and The Netherlands
Circular Economy in Africa: 8 country reports
![Circular Economy in Africa: 8 country reports](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ransford-quaye-K0x_y5lm60E-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
CE in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal & South Africa
Dutch circular companies discover European opportunities
![Dutch circular companies discover European opportunities](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/tobias-cornille-ZPpC98Vus3k-unsplash-600x399.jpg)
Circular hotspots and embassies share insights on France, Belgium, Germany
NS and E-waste Race win Circular Award 2021!
![NS and E-waste Race win Circular Award 2021!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/The-Circular-Award-600x371.jpg)
Dutch Week of the Circular Economy
Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot
![Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/585780c5-8308-46f6-82e2-15d5c6872bde-e1603804397696-600x557.jpg)
Join our team! Apply before February 14th!
RVO support for Dutch circular entrepreneurs with international ambitions
![RVO support for Dutch circular entrepreneurs with international ambitions](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Grenzeloos-Circulair-1-600x400.jpg)
An overview of instruments for financing, networks and advice
Sharing lessons learnt on governance
![Sharing lessons learnt on governance](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jacqueline-600x440.png)
Invitation to circular hotspots
Champion the Future Horticulture, Fresh Demand and Climate Change
![Champion the Future Horticulture, Fresh Demand and Climate Change](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/bankim-desai-Y5LyllQip6g-unsplash-600x397.jpg)
Best Practices and Return on Investment
‘Chemical recycling approach will become global blueprint’
![‘Chemical recycling approach will become global blueprint’](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Schermafbeelding-2020-12-19-om-10.19.01-600x424.png)
International cooperation is essential
Holland Circular Hotspot joins the European CE Stakeholder Platform (ECESP)
![Holland Circular Hotspot joins the European CE Stakeholder Platform (ECESP)](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/eu-cec-stakeholder-platform.jpg)
Collaboration for a European circular economy
Official launch of Australian Circular Economy Hub with HCH Chair
![Official launch of Australian Circular Economy Hub with HCH Chair](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Schermafbeelding-2020-12-18-om-08.46.45-600x403.png)
Watch the highlights of the official event
Circular business opportunities in Chile? Re-watch the webinar series!
![Circular business opportunities in Chile? Re-watch the webinar series!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/hedy-jimenez-iMIXQiZ_T8o-unsplash-scaled-e1697031575132-600x532.jpg)
Virtual trade mission Chile
Launched: Country-Page Nigeria
![Launched: Country-Page Nigeria](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ovinuchi-ejiohuo-OxesnxkySD0-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
2-pager with the most important information for doing business in Nigeria
Opportunities for plastics and sustainable packaging in Chile
![Opportunities for plastics and sustainable packaging in Chile](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CIRCULAR-BUSINESS-OPPORTUNITIES-IN-PLASTICS-SUSTAINABLE-PACKAGING1-600x600.png)
Join the webinar and matchmaking!
How Network Governance Powers the Circular Economy
![How Network Governance Powers the Circular Economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/rogier-2009-11-30-59-kopie-e1607426021951.jpeg)
Jacqueline Cramer's ten guiding principles for a circular economy.
Request for Information: Environmentally-friendly alternatives for disposable utensils at ministries in Israel
![Request for Information: Environmentally-friendly alternatives for disposable utensils at ministries in Israel](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/panoramic-view-of-hedge-and-raw-houses-across-large-body-of-190339-600x397.jpg)
Business opportunity for Dutch circular solutions
Dutch circular entrepreneurs share international experiences
![Dutch circular entrepreneurs share international experiences](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Enthusiasm about international momentum for circular opportunities
Majority of Dutch embassies active with circular economy
![Majority of Dutch embassies active with circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/luca-lago-2lXTa_nXAik-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Close to 100 Dutch embassies participate in session on circular economy
Circular Economy & Waste management: Business opportunities in France
![Circular Economy & Waste management: Business opportunities in France](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IM150316NE004-4B9A1497-1-600x900.jpg)
Report of the online French-Dutch meet-up
Water Management Opportunities and Italian-Dutch Cooperation
![Water Management Opportunities and Italian-Dutch Cooperation](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/julia-solonina-7AEMTiZMwbA-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Circular Economy in Italy
Metrics and measurement for nations' circularity: the crucial piece to finish the circular economy puzzle
![Metrics and measurement for nations' circularity: the crucial piece to finish the circular economy puzzle](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200319-CE-employees-Laxmi-1602-copy-e1604311508865-600x492.jpg)
How metrics can provide a global or national yard-stick for progress.
Marketing and Communication Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot
![Marketing and Communication Traineeship at Holland Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/585780c5-8308-46f6-82e2-15d5c6872bde-e1603804397696-600x557.jpg)
Join our team! Apply before November 14th!
Opportunity: Present your Dutch Waste Management or Cleantech showcase to the French!
![Opportunity: Present your Dutch Waste Management or Cleantech showcase to the French!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IM150316NE004-4B9A1497-1-600x900.jpg)
French-Dutch meetup on November 12
Benelux collaboration for recovery plans in circular construction
![Benelux collaboration for recovery plans in circular construction](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/james-sullivan-ESZRBtkQ_f8-unsplash-600x750.jpg)
Webinar report 'Benelux Builds Circular'
Virtual Mission Track Waste Management & Circular Design South-East Asia
![Virtual Mission Track Waste Management & Circular Design South-East Asia](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/afif-kusuma-XYQPyn4KkiY-unsplash-600x450.jpg)
CE opportunities in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore.
Circular opportunities in South African sectors
![Circular opportunities in South African sectors](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/hch-south-africa-peter-desmond-600x450.jpg)
Request the free market report
New spotlight country page: Germany
![New spotlight country page: Germany](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/eric-weber-KPwl1VaSyw-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Circular opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs
The Circular Hotspots of the world: Catalysing the circular transition
![The Circular Hotspots of the world: Catalysing the circular transition](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/event-banner-600x338.jpg)
What role do hotspots play as catalysts for circular change?
RVO and HCH launch new brochure on Circular Textiles
![RVO and HCH launch new brochure on Circular Textiles](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_3406-600x400.jpg)
From Linear to Circular in the Textile and Apparel Industries
State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven shares vision for circular textiles & fashion industry
![State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven shares vision for circular textiles & fashion industry](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/stientje-van-veldhoven-lg-600x400.jpg)
Special guest online launch RVO|HCH circular textiles brochure September 28
New team members for Holland Circular Hotspot
![New team members for Holland Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/b7b5469f-e7dd-44a6-801b-dc5f57f4ea69-600x450.jpg)
Welcome Claudia, Lia and Sandra!
European collaboration on circular wind farms
![European collaboration on circular wind farms](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/nicholas-doherty-pONBhDyOFoM-unsplash-2-600x389.jpg)
Collectively reduce waste and improve recycling in the wind industry
September is Circular Fashion month!
![September is Circular Fashion month!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LENA_DSC0154-Suzanne-Smulders-600x399.jpg)
Events, cases and a new brochure coming up
Chile's road to the circular Economy
![Chile's road to the circular Economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/WhatsApp-Image-2020-08-28-at-12.32.24-PM-600x488.jpeg)
An interview with HCH's Freek van Eijk by Eurochile
Sharing visions on the circular economy: Europe, the Netherlands and Chile
![Sharing visions on the circular economy: Europe, the Netherlands and Chile](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/mauro-mora-31-pOduwZGE-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Collaboration, governance and leadership are key to a circular future
Australia and Waste: A changing mindset
![Australia and Waste: A changing mindset](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Dai-Forterre-600x450.jpeg)
Dutch-Australian efforts for a circular economy
Circular economy and the Sustainable Development Goals; grip on a sustainable transition?
![Circular economy and the Sustainable Development Goals; grip on a sustainable transition?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Suzan-van-Kruchten-1-600x401.jpg)
Circular Economy & the SDGs
International interest remains high in revolutionary Dutch Green-Tech, despite Covid19
![International interest remains high in revolutionary Dutch Green-Tech, despite Covid19](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/dyeco-e1598383049659-600x299.jpeg)
DyeCoo Textile Systems exports Green-Tech to Taiwan
Internship opportunity at Holland Circular Hotspot!
![Internship opportunity at Holland Circular Hotspot!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HCEW-2018-221-600x400.jpg)
Join our team!
Successful webinar on sustainable packaging
![Successful webinar on sustainable packaging](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/12-Silvia-de-Vaan-e1594647966937-600x791.jpg)
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
![WCEF update: 3 high level events will take place in The Netherlands, Canada and online](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/wcef20202021-600x338.jpeg)
Finland, Canada and the Netherlands join forces
Dutch-German circular design sprint for a more circular future
![Dutch-German circular design sprint for a more circular future](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lauren-fleischmann-R2aodqJn3b8-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
The use of new materials in design, fashion and architecture
Succesful webinar on French-Dutch cooperation in circular fashion and textiles
![Succesful webinar on French-Dutch cooperation in circular fashion and textiles](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Schermafbeelding-2020-06-12-om-15.51.45-600x356.png)
More than 60 participants from multiple countries
Renewed Holland Circular Hotspot website is online!
![Renewed Holland Circular Hotspot website is online!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3201-1-600x450.jpg)
with new easy-accessible tools for inspiration and support
Can circular thinking solve the climate crisis?
![Can circular thinking solve the climate crisis?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/PD-2020-600x429.jpg)
Peter Desmond (ACEN) on Climate Change and Circular Economy
How to embrace the circular vision through business networks
![How to embrace the circular vision through business networks](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sergio-souza-tncsQE63ENU-unsplash-600x450.jpg)
Celebrating the long term partnership between Brazil and The Netherlands
Let's talk about plastics with Poland!
![Let's talk about plastics with Poland!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jared-sluyter-Kl8-SueS_BI-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Plastics in a closed-loop economy
Fostering cleantech collaboration between Europe and British Columbia
![Fostering cleantech collaboration between Europe and British Columbia](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/wonderlane-u4mcHnXeplk-unsplash-600x399.jpg)
Virtual roundtable with HCH representation
Request for qualifications: Circular economy study Metro Vancouver
![Request for qualifications: Circular economy study Metro Vancouver](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/kyle-ryan-nIujk826wE0-unsplash-600x398.jpg)
Deadline June 23
Circular economy in the post-corona era
![Circular economy in the post-corona era](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/LouiseVet-e1590843881589.jpg)
Blog #10 of 12 voices on the transition to a circular economy
France country 2-pager on opportunities for French-Dutch collaboration launched!
![France country 2-pager on opportunities for French-Dutch collaboration launched!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/marion-p-5Vt95Vys_a0-unsplash-600x307.jpg)
Valuable insights on CE in France for Dutch entrepreneurs
How circular economy practices help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
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A brochure by HCH and Netherlands Enterprise Agency
UNEP searches partner for regional circular economy study in the electronics sector
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Latin America and the Caribbean
How entrepreneurs in the Dutch manufacturing industry see the COVID-19 crisis
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Does the situation provide opportunities for circularity?
Circular Economy and COVID-19: a good moment for reflection
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A statement by HCH director Freek van Eijk
The work of scientists with a sustainable mission in times of COVID-19
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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!
![No time to waste a crisis, let’s move from ego to eco!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Niaga18445-600x401.jpg)
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
![Schiphol Trade Park and Heembouw agreement for circular renovation of warehouse C-Bèta](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/C-Beta_loods_visual_ai_april_2020-600x424.jpg)
More and new workspaces for circular entrepreneurs and events!
Circular Slovakia and Holland Circular Hotspot join forces!
![Circular Slovakia and Holland Circular Hotspot join forces!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_2213-2-600x400.jpg)
Towards a greener and circular Slovakia
Report waste management- and Circular Economy opportunities and needs in Lagos, Nigeria
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Results of the scoping study October-November 2019.
Hungary and the Netherlands sign hotspot collaboration!
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The international hotspot network is expanding!
The Sustainable Urban Delta
![The Sustainable Urban Delta](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Meiny-Growth-Lab-600x400.jpg)
Blog #8 of 12 voices by Meiny Prins, CEO Priva
Dutch recycling- and waste to energy solutions for Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabian waste-mission welcomed in The Netherlands
Dutch Circular Economy Week is getting close!
![Dutch Circular Economy Week is getting close!](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lifebelt-1458596_1920-600x400.jpg)
We selected interesting English-spoken events
Financing the Circular Economy
![Financing the Circular Economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Joost-van-Dun-400.png)
Blog #7 of the series 12 voices by ING's Joost van Dun
Is circular economy a business need?
![Is circular economy a business need?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Douwe-400.png)
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
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Trade Mission California November 2019
3 Best practices from The Netherlands for a European Circular Economy
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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
![A scoping study on waste management and Circular Economy in the city of Lagos, Nigeria](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/067edea9-9aab-4c73-8c8f-8e821df3ef54-600x400.jpg)
Challenging, urgents needs for an overall waste and CE system improvement
Solving a tech problem: circular electronics
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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
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The Ocean Cleanup aims to tackle the 1,000 most polluting rivers.
An introduction to the African Circular Economy Network
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Collaboration across continents for accelerating an African CE transition
Cancelled: Doing Business in Chile
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Opportunities for Dutch businesses in Chile
Humanity, climate change and biogas opportunities: a lacking sense of urgency
![Humanity, climate change and biogas opportunities: a lacking sense of urgency](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/0-9.jpeg)
Blog #3 of the selection 12 voices on the transition to a circular economy
Dutch Waste- and Circular Economy solutions for Thailand and Malaysia
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Waste and CE mission to Thailand and Malaysia.
Kick off Circular cooperation with Czech Republic
![Kick off Circular cooperation with Czech Republic](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MoU_INCIEN_Tsjechie8okt2019-600x400.jpg)
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
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MOU: Waste and Circular Economy Business Indonesia-Netherlands
Dutch and Australian Foundations join forces for a circular economy
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HCH and NCEH sign MOU in the presence of Dutch Prime Minister Rutte
The Transition to a Circular Economy: A Joint Effort
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Blog #2 of the 12 voices on the transition to a circular economy
Introducing 12 voices on the transition to a circular economy
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The role of circular economy hotspots in the transition to a CE.
Mexican-Dutch dialogue on liveable and dynamic cities
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Organized by the Dutch embassy in Mexico
All Transition Agendas now available in English
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Transition agendas Construction, Manufacturing, Biomass and Food translated
Why a circular economy is becoming the new normal
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EkoIQ Turkey interview with Freek van Eijk
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How Dutch knowledge institutes can inspire and help in the transition to a Circular Economy
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ASEAN Business Forum in The Hague
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California’s textile industry and construction sector looking to gear up Circular Economy approach
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Amsterdam edition of HCH magazine out now!
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Canada goes circular!
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PBL: "Dutch circular economy employs 420,000 people"
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Holland Circular Hotspot at Circular Economy event in Costa Rica
World Circular Economy Forum 2019
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"Dutch businesses work to test the concept of a circular economy" by PBS Newshour
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Reykjavik, Iceland: Roundtable on Sustainability & Circular Economy
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Smart Cities New York Report
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Looking back at Smart City New York 2019
Fact finding mission Accra, Ghana | May 6th-9th 2019
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Circular Cities brochure out now
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Brochure launch at HCH event
Magazine Circular is Going Global now available in Spanish
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Introduction of CE in Spanish
![Introduction of CE in Spanish](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/economia-circular.jpg)
Circular Economy: the missing link in the Climate discussion
![Circular Economy: the missing link in the Climate discussion](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/PHOTO-2018-12-07-12-33-44-600x450.jpg)
Global Climate Action Summit inspires and calls for action
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A circular economy in the Netherlands by 2050 - policy summary
![A circular economy in the Netherlands by 2050 - policy summary](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Schermafbeelding-2018-09-28-om-12.24.30-600x309.png)
The Circulars 2019 award program is open for entries!
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NEW: overview of MOOCs on circular economy
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A fully CE is possible when collaborating
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Transition agenda's Plastics and Consumer Goods now available in English
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CE agenda's for priority sectors translated
Press release Holland Circular Economy Week
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Five front-running circular hotspots in Europe join forces
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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by five European circular ...
Taiwan Circular Economy Network and Holland Circular Hotspot sign Memorandum of Understanding
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Orée & Holland Circular Hotspot and Ecor & Eyelevel sign partnerships
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Signing of MoU
Freek van Eijk appointed as Director Holland Circular Hotspot
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Dutch former prime minister Balkenende speaks at HCEW 2018
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Newsletter
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Our magazine
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Circular mission to Paris
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Meeting of Dutch and French partners on cooperation in the field of CE