Circular economy
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
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
Lagos Circular Economy Hotspot 2023
Lagos, Nigeria | 26th until 27th of July 2023
![Lagos Circular Economy Hotspot 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nupo-deyon-daniel-9ySEZ-ugtJA-unsplash-scaled-e1689590604887-600x420.jpg)
The first-ever Circular Economy Hotspot in Africa
Trade mission Renewable Energy to Croatia and Slovenia
Portorož SI | 3rd until 6th of September 2023
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Trade mission to Croatia and Slovenia
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
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WCEF2024 will take place in Brussels, Belgium.
CIRCULAR FACTORY PROGRAM OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR ITS SECOND EDITION
20th of June 2023
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Circular Factory program helps circular startups get to demo plant phase
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
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
Exploring the social impact of circular economy in the textile and apparel value chain through a gender lens
Online | 14th of February 2023
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Webinar on the social impact of circular economy in the textile sector
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
Week of Circular Economy workshop: 'Serious game circular value chain'
The Hague NL | 9th until 9th of February 2023
![Week of Circular Economy workshop: 'Serious game circular value chain'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ScenCi_Game_Material_Pack_1-600x400.webp)
Get to know more about circular business models
Circular Economy Summit 2021
Breda | 9th until 9th of February 2023
![Circular Economy Summit 2021](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Captura-de-Tela-2022-12-28-as-16.12.03-600x401.png)
Conference and network on circular principles' application in our economy
PLATE 2023 Conference
Espoo, Finland | 31st of May until 2nd of June 2023
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Conference about product lifetime in the context of sustainable development
Circular Economy Hotspot Dublin 2023
Dublin | 29th of May until 1st of June 2023
![Circular Economy Hotspot Dublin 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pexels-lucian-potlog-3566187-600x400.jpg)
How to align policy, citizen engagement, innovation & collaboration with CE
Procomat - WasteMate, the smart solar powered waste compacting bin
![Procomat - WasteMate, the smart solar powered waste compacting bin](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NL-Productleaflet-WasteMate-120-e1602957427768-600x535.jpeg)
Smart, sustainable and self-pressing waste bins
Going Green - CARE INNOVATION 2023
Vienna | 8th until 11th of May 2023
![Going Green - CARE INNOVATION 2023](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/dan-visan-ZOw0x97sDJg-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Innovative industries, science and politics in CE
The Sustainable Innovation 2023 Conference call for papers on Accelerating Sustainability in the Creative Economy and Creative Industries
Epsom | 20th until 26th of March 2023
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How sustainability affects business, innovation and creative industries
Upcycling to the Consumer: a hybrid seminar by Foodvalley NL
Wageningen | 14th of February 2023
![Upcycling to the Consumer: a hybrid seminar by Foodvalley NL](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/foodvalley-e1697621828411.jpeg)
How to create new circular value-chains and bring the products to consumers
From local to global: how procurement could drive a just transition
Brussels | 12th until 12th of January 2023
![From local to global: how procurement could drive a just transition](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20230116_-_social_enterprise_5.png)
Discuss impact of procurement in a circular Europe for developing countries
The Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance: What does it mean for the Buildings & Infrastructure sector?
Brussels | 16th of January 2023
![The Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance: What does it mean for the Buildings & Infrastructure sector?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sustainable_finance_1.png)
Gain a deeper understanding of the Taxonomy and its impacts for B&I
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.
EU FASHIONMATCH 12.0 @MODEFABRIEK
EEN-Booth, in Amsterdam-RAI | 22nd until 23rd of January 2023
![EU FASHIONMATCH 12.0 @MODEFABRIEK](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/8458055894-fe8ff7bd35-600x401.jpeg)
Meet your future business partner in the international fashion business
Mitsubishi Elevator Europe - Elevator as a service
![Mitsubishi Elevator Europe - Elevator as a service](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Achmea-1-600x674.jpeg)
A "Circular Digital-Engineering company" to realize sustainability
Spotlight country page China: Opportunities for Sino-Dutch collaborations
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China offers plenty of opportunities for Sino-Dutch collaborations.
Webinar Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry, Space
Online | 23rd of November 2022
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Information about the work program of Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (2023-2024)
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.
The Sustainable Breakthrough #7: Reuse, repair, retail
The Green Exit, Laren | 10th of November 2022
![The Sustainable Breakthrough #7: Reuse, repair, retail](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sarah-dorweiler-fr0J5-GIVyg-unsplash-scaled-e1667930333637-600x769.jpg)
Talks about circularity in the fashion and furniture sectors
Festival of Circular Economy
Virtual | 28th of November until 1st of December 2022
![Festival of Circular Economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1666602363553-600x300.gif)
With over 60 speakers, the event will explore barriers to circularity.
Circularity 2022: Driving Circular Innovation in the Asia Pacific
Hilton Sydney | 24th until 25th of November 2022
![Circularity 2022: Driving Circular Innovation in the Asia Pacific](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pexels-rijan-hamidovic-2193300-600x401.jpg)
Join the event to learn about CE development in Australia and APAC.
#EUCircularTalks: The role of secondary materials in construction
Online | 20th of October 2022
![#EUCircularTalks: The role of secondary materials in construction](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pexels-mikael-blomkvist-8961065-600x400.jpg)
The talk aims to discuss the role of secondary materials in construction.
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.
CBBD Chemical Recycling Summit 2022
Restaurant Passant, Moerdijk | 22nd of November 2022
![CBBD Chemical Recycling Summit 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_368987239_394659602323_1_original-600x300.jpg)
Attendees are expected to be a true representation of the supply chain.
Sustainable Urban Design Summit 2022
Madison Building, Detroit and online | 13th of October 2022
![Sustainable Urban Design Summit 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MAIN-GRAPHIC-pvt9w1ez5g3xqnz8mt7d6bg0h69gpdkcwi7uvjuakg-600x320.jpg)
The event will discuss sustainable urban planning and circular economy.
ImpactFest: Creating the Future of Impact
Fokker Terminal, The Hague | 15th of November 2022
![ImpactFest: Creating the Future of Impact](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GEM_211104_Impactfest_Fokkerterminal0146-1920x1280-1-600x400.webp)
The circular economy will be one of the themes discussed during the event.
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.
Circular economy possibilities in South Africa
South Africa | 27th of September 2022
![Circular economy possibilities in South Africa](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pexels-pixabay-259447-600x338.jpeg)
RVO will organize a meeting about the circular economy in South Africa.
Open Call for CE Hotspot 2024
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Expression of interest for CE Hotspot 2024
Umincorp - Tray-to-tray recycling
![Umincorp - Tray-to-tray recycling](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/202203-Umincorp-tray-to-tray-kl-600x400.jpeg)
Finding cooperation across the plastics value chain
Sustainable Money Searches Circular Entrepreneurs
CIRCL, Amsterdam | 28th of September 2022
![Sustainable Money Searches Circular Entrepreneurs](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/brooke-cagle-uHVRvDr7pg-unsplash-600x400.jpeg)
Gain insights into the various sustainable financiers
Global trade and the transition to an inclusive circular economy
online | 28th of July 2022
![Global trade and the transition to an inclusive circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/erlend-ekseth-0a5VbkqqFFE-unsplash-600x379.jpg)
Discussion of the role of inbclusive trade in supporting CE transition
Trade mission ASEAN-5 waste management & circular economy to IGEM Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, MY | 10th until 14th of October 2022
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Join the ASEAN-5 Waste Management & Circular Economy trade mission
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
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