Netherlands
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
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
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
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
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
Circular Hotspots of the World: Driving the Global Movement
Helsinki, Finland / online | 1st of June 2023
![Circular Hotspots of the World: Driving the Global Movement](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image-event-scaled-e1683102366394-600x783.gif)
A WCEF2023 Accelerator Session
Africa's Circular Journey, Unleashing the Power of Circular Economy Hubs
Helsinki, Finland / online | 1st of June 2023
![Africa's Circular Journey, Unleashing the Power of Circular Economy Hubs](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/wcef-02-1-e1682506677163-600x533.png)
A WCEF2023 Accelerator Session
The Local Approach: Interregional Collaboration for a Circular Built Environment
Helsinki, Finland / online | 1st of June 2023
![The Local Approach: Interregional Collaboration for a Circular Built Environment](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/3-e1682420671139-600x578.png)
A WCEF2023 Accelerator Session
The Local Approach: Interregional Collaboration for a Circular Plastics Value Chain
Helsinki, Finland / online | 1st of June 2023
![The Local Approach: Interregional Collaboration for a Circular Plastics Value Chain](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5.jpg)
A WCEF2023 Accelerator Session.
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
Noord-Holland Noord (NHN)
![Noord-Holland Noord (NHN)](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-03-at-10.12.45-600x420.png)
NHN Development Agency driving forces in Noord-Holland Noord
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
Start Circulair: Live Seminars on Circular Design
Antwerpen, BE | 30th of March 2023
![Start Circulair: Live Seminars on Circular Design](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/download.jpg)
Join top experts at Circular Design & Business Models seminars.
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
The Netherlands at WCEF2023 in Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland | 30th of May until 2nd of June 2023
![The Netherlands at WCEF2023 in Helsinki](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/wcef2023-1-600x338.webp)
NL visit to Finland and World Circular Economy Forum
A Circular Economy for Plastics in Canada & the Netherlands
Online | 5th of April 2023
![A Circular Economy for Plastics in Canada & the Netherlands](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IM150316NE004-4B9A1497-1-e1678741609559-600x549.jpeg)
An interactive session on Circular Plastics & NL/CANADA collaborations
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'
Lessons for Japan's Circular Economic Future
Japan | online | 3rd of April 2023
![Lessons for Japan's Circular Economic Future](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/david-edelstein-N4DbvTUDikw-unsplash-600x400.jpeg)
Learning from experiences of Netherlands, Australia and Kitakyushu
Catalyzing Sustainable Food & Agri Innovation
Wageningen, Netherlands | 24th until 25th of May 2023
![Catalyzing Sustainable Food & Agri Innovation](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/daniel-fazio-oK9EKfqv8HE-unsplash-scaled-e1678357143123-600x600.jpg)
Agrifood industry towards net-zero target
No Time To Waste
The Hague, Netherlands | 17th of April 2023
![No Time To Waste](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-09-at-12.29.14-600x442.png)
Alignment with policies concerning "end of waste" status for entrepreneurs
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
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
NL visit to the UK: Circular construction
London, UK | 6th until 7th of March 2023
![NL visit to the UK: Circular construction](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/charles-postiaux-Q6UehpkBSnQ-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Explore opportunities for collaboration and visit Futurebuild
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
Annual Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference
Hybrid | 27th until 28th of February 2023
![Annual Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/news_ecesp_Feb23.jpeg)
CE: A driver for sustainable recovery, strategic autonomy and resilience
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
C-Bèta - Circular Hotspot
![C-Bèta - Circular Hotspot](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/C-Be╠Cta-5778-480x320-2.jpeg)
A circular economy incubator at Schiphol Trade Park
Circulair Ondernemen in Europa
RVO, Den Haag | 7th of February 2023
![Circulair Ondernemen in Europa](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/guillaume-perigois-wVqC9dty3VQ-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Informatie, inspiratie en ondersteuning
BioBTX - making circular chemistry possible
![BioBTX - making circular chemistry possible](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pasted-image-0-1-600x400.png)
Developing biobased and renewable aromatics for a sustainable future
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
Webinar: Circular bio-economy in Thailand
online | 13th of December 2022
![Webinar: Circular bio-economy in Thailand](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Circular-Bioeconomy-in-Thailand-1-600x503.png)
Explore opportunities for Dutch-Thai collaboration
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
MUSA intimates - making lingerie comfortable and sustainable
![MUSA intimates - making lingerie comfortable and sustainable](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ILEK20211022-2270-1-600x401.jpg)
The world's first circular underwear made out of banana
#EUCircularTalks: Closing infrastructure material cycles
Online | 22nd of November 2022
![#EUCircularTalks: Closing infrastructure material cycles](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/c-dustin-91AQt9p4Mo8-unsplash-600x338.jpg)
The talk aims to foster European cooperation to close material cycles.
'Sustainable packaging beyond borders' seminar
Antwerp and online | 17th of November 2022
!['Sustainable packaging beyond borders' seminar](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pexels-sarah-chai-7262798-600x400.jpg)
The seminar will discuss challenges for fibre-based packaging.
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.
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.
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.
Milgro - Waste control and raw material recovery
![Milgro - Waste control and raw material recovery](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/grondstoffenrotonde-1-600x337.jpg)
Technology organization for managing natural capital
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.
Smart City Expo World Congress 2022
Barcelona | 13th until 16th of November 2022
![Smart City Expo World Congress 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pexels-aleksandar-pasaric-1386444-600x400.jpg)
RVO will organize a mission during the Smart City World Expo Congress.
Belgian trade and economic mission to the NL
Eindhoven, the Netherlands | 3rd until 5th of October 2022
![Belgian trade and economic mission to the NL](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ruddy-media-sN8LGWF7A0I-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Belgian trade and economic mission to Eindhoven, Netherlands.
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
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
CircLean Open Innovation Workshop in the Netherlands
Rotterdam, Netherlands | 8th of September 2022
![CircLean Open Innovation Workshop in the Netherlands](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/architecture-bridge-buildings-735790-600x403.jpg)
Open Innovation Workshop on Industrial Symbiosis in The Netherlands
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
Circular Ecosystem day
Impact Hub Amsterdam | 21st of September 2022
![Circular Ecosystem day](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-04-at-16.39.14-600x380.png)
Connect and strengthen relationships between key circular stakeholders!
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
Trade mission ASEAN-5 waste management & circular economy to IGEM Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, MY | 10th until 14th of October 2022
![Trade mission ASEAN-5 waste management & circular economy to IGEM Malaysia](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pexels-zukiman-mohamad-22804-600x400.jpg)
Join the ASEAN-5 Waste Management & Circular Economy trade mission
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
NRW-Dutch cross-border opportunities in Chemical Recycling
Bottrop, Germany | 15th of September 2022
![NRW-Dutch cross-border opportunities in Chemical Recycling](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iStock-1090036338-600x340.jpeg)
Latest developments and innovations in the field of chemical recycling
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
Seminar on waste management Malaysia & invitation ASEAN trade mission
RVO offices, The Hague NL/ online | 23rd of June 2022
![Seminar on waste management Malaysia & invitation ASEAN trade mission](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pexels-zukiman-mohamad-94420-e1646643045583-600x475.jpg)
Presentation of business opportunities on Waste Management in ASEAN
LEAF INTERNATIONAL
Amsterdam, Netherlands | 12th until 13th of October 2022
![LEAF INTERNATIONAL](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/istockphoto-870342222-612x612-1-600x400.jpeg)
Join the Leading European Architecture Forum
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
The Key Drivers and Challenges of a Circular Transformation
online | 21st of June 2022
![The Key Drivers and Challenges of a Circular Transformation](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pexels-pixabay-39656-600x399.jpeg)
Get to know the results of 'The Circular Transformation Survey'
Blue Phoenix Group – Building a Sustainable Future
![Blue Phoenix Group – Building a Sustainable Future](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screenshot-2022-03-08-115221-600x402.jpeg)
Turning ash into new materials
EU Green Deal 2022
online | 30th of May until 5th of June 2022
![EU Green Deal 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-24-at-15.24.46-600x406.png)
Discover what’s on the agenda at the EU Green Week 2022 conference
PharmaSwap - battle medication wastage
![PharmaSwap - battle medication wastage](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Header_PharmaSwap-600x280.jpeg)
Pharmacists use sharing marketplace to battle medication wastage.
Tolhuijs Design - Sustainable dutch design with a story
![Tolhuijs Design - Sustainable dutch design with a story](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Tolhuijs0336-vierkant-e1651775049536-600x529.jpeg)
Quality Dutch design products made from waste
Business afternoon Ambassadors' Conference 2022
The Hague, NL | 15th of June 2022
![Business afternoon Ambassadors' Conference 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6931334-600x450.jpeg)
Save the date: 1-on-1 conversations with 150 Dutch Ambassadors
Investment International Taskforce Africa meeting
The Hague, NL | 17th of May 2022
![Investment International Taskforce Africa meeting](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pexels-photo-4715451-e1643332463166-600x558.jpeg)
Promotion of Circular Economy in Africa!
Circular Economy Opportunity Seminar in the United Kingdom
The Hague, NL | 23rd of June 2022
![Circular Economy Opportunity Seminar in the United Kingdom](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/istockphoto-499876608-170667a.jpeg)
Opportunities for Dutch companies in the UK
De Circulaire Weg - The Circular Road
![De Circulaire Weg - The Circular Road](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Circulaire_weg0-600x338.jpeg)
'Infra as a service', a trigger for true circularity
Kaumera - creating value from sewage
![Kaumera - creating value from sewage](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DSC_0009-2-600x400.jpeg)
Biobased raw material extracted from sludge granules
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
MaterialDistrict: An Expo of Sustainable Materials in Utrecht
Utrecht, The Netherlands | 5th until 7th of April 2022
![MaterialDistrict: An Expo of Sustainable Materials in Utrecht](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screenshot-2022-04-05-at-14.29.14-600x293.png)
An annual event in NL that demonstrates innovation in sustainable materials
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
Webinar on Sustainable and Circular Construction in Belgium
Online | 21st of April 2022
Interactive session on market opportunities and relevant tenders in Belgium
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
NL Trade Mission to Belgium - Circular Infrastructure and Construction
Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and/or Leuven | 19th until 20th of May 2022
![NL Trade Mission to Belgium - Circular Infrastructure and Construction](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lilartsy-5ivJSXgZigY-unsplash-scaled-e1632307163808-600x484.jpg)
Explore circular infrastructure businesses with Minister Schreinemacher
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
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
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
From Ambition to Action– Roadmaps towards circularity
online | 2nd of February 2022
![From Ambition to Action– Roadmaps towards circularity](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ac-almelor-9HiCRY11-CI-unsplash-600x338.jpg)
Circular experiences from the Netherlands, the Nordics, and Germany!
Circular infrastructure in international perspective
online | 9th of February 2022
![Circular infrastructure in international perspective](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/14-Rijkswaterstaat-600x384.jpg)
Dialogue on developments, opportunities and ambitions
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
Lely - Sustainable farming for the future
![Lely - Sustainable farming for the future](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Llely2-600x400.jpeg)
Providing advice and innovative solutions for an efficient farm management
Financial support for circular entrepreneurship
online | 8th of February 2022
![Financial support for circular entrepreneurship](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Financial support for circular entrepreneurship.
Session 'Grenzeloos Circulair'
online | 7th of February 2022
![Session 'Grenzeloos Circulair'](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/HCEW-2018-31-e1542125983930-600x400.jpg)
Session on international entrepreneurship for Dutch circular companies
ADSW Business Talks on Circular Economy
Pearl Rotana Capital Center, Abu Dhabi | 19th of January 2022
![ADSW Business Talks on Circular Economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ADSW-Breakfast-2022-600x503.png)
Opportunities in the Gulf region based on Dutch and EU experiences
Israel - Netherlands Circular Economy Forum
online | 26th of January 2022
![Israel - Netherlands Circular Economy Forum](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FHwkGfdXsAA9tD0-e1641481457437-600x485.jpeg)
Collaborations for Circular Building & Infrastructure
EU FashionMatch Amsterdam 11.0 @Modefabriek
online | 30th of January until 1st of February 2022
![EU FashionMatch Amsterdam 11.0 @Modefabriek](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/8361569648-3c6632c0ad.jpeg)
Online meetings, informative talks on the fashion & textile industry
Week of Circular Economy 2022
Several locations | 7th until 12th of February 2022
![Week of Circular Economy 2022](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/marvin-kuhn-KkOqbMChPAU-unsplash-600x601.jpg)
The week of circular economy is coming!
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
Singapore: The Netherlands Virtual CE Study Visit
online | 13th until 14th of December 2021
![Singapore: The Netherlands Virtual CE Study Visit](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pexels-kayla-ihrig-3424845-600x484.jpg)
Virtual tour visit to the Netherlands within the circular economy sector
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
Getting started on the German CE market
online | 23rd of November 2021
![Getting started on the German CE market](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pexels-photo-756688-600x400.jpeg)
Webinar on the circular economy in the Netherlands and Germany
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
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
Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos (CBPL)
online | 5th of October 2021
![Launch of the Circular Business Platform Lagos (CBPL)](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/africa-600x601.png)
Lagos platform initiative brings various stakeholders together
Opportunity Seminar Circular Economy within the Built Environment and Plastics in Belgium
online | 12th of October 2021
![Opportunity Seminar Circular Economy within the Built Environment and Plastics in Belgium](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/yeo-khee-eac7wvnBhkA-unsplash-600x338.jpg)
Opportunities for Dutch companies in Belgium
Swapfiets - the world’s first ‘bicycle as a service’ company
![Swapfiets - the world’s first ‘bicycle as a service’ company](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/swapfiets-foto-08-600x400.jpeg)
Swapfiets, the smart bike subscription
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
Circular Week 2021
Online, Warsaw | 11th until 17th of October 2021
![Circular Week 2021](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CW2021_baner-600x314.jpg)
Series of events and initiatives devoted to circular economy across Europe
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
Circular Stories - Video Brand Stories
![Circular Stories - Video Brand Stories](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-2021-07-12-at-15.01.58-e1651582112996-600x408.png)
Creation of circular stories to drive circular impact!
De Afvalbak- Circular Bin Design (& Circular Transition Consultancy)
![De Afvalbak- Circular Bin Design (& Circular Transition Consultancy)](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screenshot-2021-07-29-at-10.02.42-e1627546246882-600x474.png)
Dutch Design Waste Bins & Knowledge Partner
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
Save the date: online meeting Interreg (NWE, NSR and Europe)
online | 16th of September 2021
![Save the date: online meeting Interreg (NWE, NSR and Europe)](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pexels-mihis-alex-21014-600x400.jpg)
The Interreg Europe programme will link up with the European Green Deal
The first digital visit to Poland of the Minister for Environment in the Netherlands, Stientje van Veldhoven
online | 30th of June 2021
![The first digital visit to Poland of the Minister for Environment in the Netherlands, Stientje van Veldhoven](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/innowo-600x450.jpeg)
First digital visit to Poland by the Minister of Environment in the NL
Webinar "Out of the Box." A Dutch Approach to Tackling Food & Organic Waste
online | 17th of June 2021
![Webinar](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/monika-grabkowska-TAj4X5-eRqE-unsplash-scaled-e1623260479548-600x568.jpg)
Innovative ways to improve food and organic waste management
Data Dilemma's: Measuring the Circular Economy
online | 3rd of June 2021
![Data Dilemma's: Measuring the Circular Economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/leon-vbxyFxlgpjM-unsplash-1-600x400.jpg)
Presenting the Circular Economy Monitor.
Waste Management Infrastructure Technology Pitch Sessions
online | Bogota, Colombia | 27th until 28th of May 2021
![Waste Management Infrastructure Technology Pitch Sessions](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/random-institute-VAETEc17YoU-unsplash-e1687774980580-600x634.jpg)
Waste and Circular Economy Business and Cooperation Latin America - NL
Frontrunners of the BioCircular Economy 2.0 — Nordic-Netherlands Roundtable
online | 27th of May 2021
![Frontrunners of the BioCircular Economy 2.0 — Nordic-Netherlands Roundtable](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pexels-matheus-bertelli-4558579-600x900.jpg)
Biocircular business and investment relations
Circular and Innovative Public Procurement: Know-how transfer between the Netherlands and Czechia
online | 12th of May 2021
![Circular and Innovative Public Procurement: Know-how transfer between the Netherlands and Czechia](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pexels-jéshoots-126292-600x400.jpg)
Good practices in public procurement between Dutch and Czech companies
Doing Business in the Philippines Roadshow
online | 1st of June 2021
![Doing Business in the Philippines Roadshow](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-tirachard-kumtanom-584302-1-600x338.jpg)
Opportunities for Dutch companies to do businesses in the Philippines
Kick-Off: North Sumatra Virtual Focus Sessions
online | 28th of April 2021
![Kick-Off: North Sumatra Virtual Focus Sessions](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-ibadah-mimpi-3230855-600x401.jpg)
AgriFood, Water, Renewable Energy, Waste & CE
Smart and Circular
online | 29th of April 2021
![Smart and Circular](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-david-jia-945615-600x438.jpg)
Learn about the the potency of data and technology to cut the waste
Africa Business Week
online | 25th until 28th of May 2021
![Africa Business Week](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AdobeStock_132465216-600x400.jpeg)
Next steps to expand your business in Africa!
The Circular Approach to Building Buildings
online | 11th of May 2021
![The Circular Approach to Building Buildings](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-burst-374870-600x400.jpg)
Dutch and Canadian circular construction approaches and best practices
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
Business Day Italy
online | 12th of May 2021
![Business Day Italy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-natasa-dav-2885919-600x400.jpg)
Save the date: discover a range of business opportunities in Italy
Circular Urban Development
online | 13th of April 2021
![Circular Urban Development](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/california-600x400.jpeg)
Opening Virtual Factfinding Mission, US West Coast.
NL-LATAM Mission on Circular Economy and Waste Management
Online | The Hague, Netherlands | 14th until 23rd of April 2021
![NL-LATAM Mission on Circular Economy and Waste Management](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DSC_0899-600x399.jpg)
one-to-one meetings for business and cooperation.
Seminar Circular Textiles: The Next Step
online | 14th of April 2021
![Seminar Circular Textiles: The Next Step](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-jake-ryan-4358403-e1618089544517-600x533.jpg)
Circular economy and the textiles industry
Circular Plastics Conference
online | 8th of April until 20th of May 2021
![Circular Plastics Conference](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/group-activists-friends-throw-lot-garbage-bag-600x400.jpg)
A series of expert events on closing the loop
The Circular Toolbox
online | 1st of April 2021
![The Circular Toolbox](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-digital-buggu-171198-600x338.jpg)
The Circular Toolbox for Apparel Brands Launch Event
EXPO 2020 Dubai talk
online | 1st of April 2021
![EXPO 2020 Dubai talk](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/artur-aldyrkhanov-mwACE4NZNO4-unsplash-1-600x400.jpg)
The Netherlands’ participation at the EXPO 2020 Dubai
Circular Business Opportunities in Poland
online | 8th of April 2021
![Circular Business Opportunities in Poland](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-caio-46273-600x399.jpg)
Prospect for circular business development in Poland.
InnovatieExpo 2021
online - HEMbrugterrein Zaandam | 8th of April 2021
With launch of HCH Circular Manufacturing publication
The benefits of a circular economy for achieving climate objectives and recovering better
online | 25th of February 2021
![The benefits of a circular economy for achieving climate objectives and recovering better](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/simon-migaj-9D3swqmEFjk-unsplash-600x900.jpg)
A pre-event of the WCEF+Climate
Waste management and circular economy
online | 10th of March 2021
![Waste management and circular economy](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/anne-marie-pos-Tt_6cNzTDUk-unsplash-600x600.jpg)
When waste is not waste.
SNEW Telecom - Circular telecom and IT with a social heart
![SNEW Telecom - Circular telecom and IT with a social heart](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FotoSNEW-Esther-600x400.jpg)
How to give a second life to your business IT infrastructure.
Marc Cornelissen Brightlands Award Ceremony
online | 20th of January 2021
![Marc Cornelissen Brightlands Award Ceremony](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/zachary-nelson-98Elr-LIvD8-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
"Dream, Dare, Do" Livestream ceremony.
Webinar: Circular Economy as a Business Opportunity
online | 19th of January 2021
![Webinar: Circular Economy as a Business Opportunity](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/mert-guller-jFBWOaoS-7o-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
Inspirations and examples of good practice.
What if we reduce our environmental footprint through Design?
online | 28th of January 2021
![What if we reduce our environmental footprint through Design?](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ryan-ancill-nGsVMkRatgM-unsplash-600x575.jpg)
The newest trends in design for the future.
Digital transition towards circular built environment
online | 12th of January 2021
![Digital transition towards circular built environment](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/rodion-kutsaev-0VGG7cqTwCo-unsplash-600x400.jpg)
A roadmap for businesses and governments.
Digital Africa Business Days
online | 15th until 16th of December 2020
![Digital Africa Business Days](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Events_AfricaBusinessDays_122020-600x481.jpg)
Sustainable trade and investment between Africa and the Netherlands forum.
Q&A Circulair & Internationaal ondernemen
online | 2nd of December 2020
![Q&A Circulair & Internationaal ondernemen](https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/thumbnail_IMG_87151-600x400.jpg)
De grens over in tijden van Corona