CIRCULess, a groundbreaking EU-funded initiative coordinated by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), is pioneering the transformation of mineral and timber-based waste from Europe’s construction and manufacturing sectors into valuable secondary resources. By integrating eco-design, advanced logistics, precise quality control, and state-of-the-art digital solutions, CIRCULess aims to foster a sustainable, resource-efficient, and circular European economy.
🌎On 21–22 October 2026, CIRCULess was presented at the A.SPIRE Industrial Innovation Days 2026 in Brussels, by our project coordinator, Prof. Sotirios Grammatikos (NTNU), at the Processes4Planet Partnership Project Results…
We are pleased to announce that our project coordinator, Sotirios Grammatikos from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), is representing CIRCULess at the A.SPIRE Industrial Innovation Days 2026, taking…
🎬We have reached the finish line. Welcome to Part 3, the final episode of our 3-part Technical Video Series! 💡 Over the past two episodes, we explored how wood particles…
🔍 How do you combine synthetic polymers with solid wood particles to create new composite materials? 🌱♻️ 🎥 Part 2 of our 3-part Technical Video Series! 💡 In the CIRCULess…
🎥 Welcome to Part 1 of our 3-part technical video series! 💡 In this series, our partners at R-NanoLab – National Technical University of Athens give us a closer look…
👉 We are pleased to share that CIRCULess was showcased at the 80th RILEM Association Annual Week, held in Nairobi, Kenya; the first RILEM Annual Week to be hosted in…
👉 We are pleased to share that CIRCULess was represented at ECPPM 2026 in Cardiff on 9th September 2026, contributing to discussions on how digitalisation and integrated information can support…
As CIRCULess moves beyond the halfway point of its project journey, we are pleased to share our latest newsletter, highlighting the progress, technical breakthroughs, collaborations, and activities shaping our transition…
We are pleased to announce that Tron Erlend Tronsen from ASEMlab-Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), one of the CIRCULess project partners, will represent CIRCULess at the European Conference…
🔔 We are proud to announce a new publication supported by CIRCULess, advancing research in robotics, intelligent automation, and multi-modal perception! As robotic systems increasingly operate in complex and changing…
We are pleased to share a new open-access publication from CIRCULess, contributing to advances in robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent 3D mapping. Our partners from Luleå University of Technology (LTU);…
👉 From 8–10 July 2026, CIRCULess was represented at the 18th Geopolymer Camp in Saint-Quentin, France, an annual international congress promoting knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in geopolymer science and…
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🎊 We are excited to announce that CIRCULess will be participating in the 80th RILEM Association Week 2026, one of the world’s leading annual conferences on construction materials, taking place…
🌎 Throwback to the CIRCULess 5th General Assembly (M24) Meeting hosted by Global Consulting Sustainability AS #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #EUProjects #CIRCULess #Innovation #GreenTransition #Decarbonization #HorizonEurope #Circularity #Upcycling #Sustainability #Recycling #CircularEconomy #HADEA…
👉 We were delighted to present the latest research from the CIRCULess project at the 22nd European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM22), held in Oslo, Norway, from 21–25 June 2026.…
👉Over the past month, the CIRCULess consortium has actively participated in several dissemination activities, engaging with researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and other stakeholders to promote circular solutions for the construction…
👉CIRCULess was delighted to participate in the Global Consulting Sustainability AS Construction Materials Industry Event, where three of our PhD researchers showcased different aspects of the CIRCULess project and shared…
✨ Day 2 of the CIRCULess Month 24 (M24) General Assembly concluded with productive discussions, collaborative planning, and a shared commitment to advancing circular solutions for the construction sector. 🌟…
📣The latest CIRCULess newsletter is now available 🔥 As the CIRCULess project progresses, we continue to strengthen the role of standardization in accelerating the transition to a more circular construction…
Today, the CIRCULess consortium kicks off its Month 24 (M24) consortium meeting in Norway, hosted by our project partner Global Consulting Sustainability AS. Over the next two days (29–30 June…
We are excited to announce that three CIRCULess PhD researchers will be presenting their latest research at the Global Consulting Sustainability AS Industry Event on Monday, 29 June, at Oslo…
👉 We are pleased to announce that four researchers from the CIRCULess project; Maximilian Stöckle (NTNU), Chrysoula Tzina (NTNU), Ahmed Sedky, (NTNU), and Christina Podara (NTUA) will present the latest…
Last week, at the International Association for Spectral Imaging (IASIM) Conference (14–17 June) in Umeå, Sweden, our partner TECNALIA Research & Innovation showcased cutting-edge research from the CIRCULess project through…
📣 We are excited to announce that CIRCULess will be presented at the upcoming industry event: Circular Economy for Advanced Construction Materials: Research Results and Pathways to Large-Scale Industrial Application…
📢 We are happy to announce that CIRCULess will be represented at the International Association for Spectral Imaging (IASIM) 2026 Conference on Spectral Imaging, taking place in Umeå, Sweden. Our…
📣The latest CIRCULess newsletter is now available 🔥 After months of development, CIRCULess has successfully moved from the conceptual design stage to the active implementation of its Digital Product Passport…
CIRCULess was pleased to participate in the workshop titled “From End-of-Life to Lease-of-Life: Circularity in Action”🌿♻️, held as an official EU Green Week Partner Event in Brussels. 📅 June 3,…
🌍 Excited to join the Final National Stakeholder Group Meeting of the Circular DigiBuild project, hosted by the Slovak Business Agency (SBA) as part of the Interreg Danube Region Programme,…
We are proud to announce a new publication from CIRCULess, contributing to the advancement of sustainability, transparency, and circularity in manufacturing systems Foivos Psarommatis and Gökan MAY, together with our…
💡 In the CIRCULess project, we are exploring innovative ways to close material loops and give new life to construction and demolition waste. In this new video, our partner University…
🔎Did you know that several key processes are involved in the utilization of wood residue, especially when working with demolition wood? These include: 🔹 Secondary milling and particle formation 🔹…
💡Our partners at The University of Thessaly give us a closer look at the step-by-step journey of wood recycling, showing how wood residues are transformed into new products such as…
👏 We are proud to share that, during the just concluded Global Recycling Day, CIRCULess was featured in a European Commission publication highlighting the top three #HaDEA-managed projects advancing circular…
In the CIRCULess project, Holcim, is turning construction and demolition waste into high-quality new materials. HOLCIM’s focus in CIRCULess is on a Zero Waste approach, going beyond simple recycling by:…
Three days. Countless conversations. One mission: making composites more circular. ♻️ ✨As we enter the final day of #JECWorld 2026, the CIRCULess project is wrapping up an incredible week of…
📣 The CIRCULess project continues into the second day of one of the world’s leading composites events! 💡 Yesterday was packed with insightful discussions on how our project is shaping…
We are beyond excited that 5 of our consortium members are at hashtag#JEC2026, making this an incredible opportunity to explore the many facets of the CIRCULess project and the potential…
We are excited to announce that the CIRCULess project will be attending hashtag#JECWorld_2026, the leading international event for the composites industry, taking place in Paris. Together with our consortium partners;…
We are excited to share the latest CIRCULess newsletter, highlighting key progress after 18 months of implementation. In this Newsletter you will find; 🔹 Project updates: Continued advancement of circular,…
We are pleased to announce a new scientific publication from the CIRCULess project titled: “A Minimal Subset Approach for Informed Keyframe Sampling in Large-scale SLAM” led by the team at…
What a beautiful end to the Month 18 General Assembly and 1st Review Meeting in Denmark 💫 The past three days have been productive and rewarding for the entire CIRCULess…
Following the successful second day of our project review, Day 3 of the CIRCULess M18 General Assembly and Review Meeting is now officially underway! ✨ 📍 Today’s inspiring programme features…
The Review Meeting is in full swing this morning, and the atmosphere is focused, collaborative, and filled with anticipation. We are looking forward to seeing how today’s sessions unfold as…
👉 We have officially kicked off Day 1 of our M18 General Assembly Meeting, hosted by our partner DTU – Technical University of Denmark, and what an inspiring start!👏 Held…
At today’s workshop session titled: “Driving the Circular Transition in the EU: Recovering Value from Secondary”, Sotirios Grammatikos delivered a highly engaging presentation on the CIRCULess project, showcasing how digital…
We are excited to announce the speakers at the upcoming EU-funded projects workshop on “Driving the Circular Transition,” taking place on November 4 at ECOMONDO – ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP 🎙️…
🌍 CIRCULess at ECOMONDO – ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP 2025! 🌍 👉 We are pleased to announce that CIRCULess will be presented at the upcoming #ECOMONDO2025 event in Rimini, Italy!…
📣 CIRCULess was presented in the BLADES2BUILD Innovation Industry Day, “Towards Tomorrow’s Industry: Sustainable Materials & Emerging Technologies”! 🔔 We are excited to share that CIRCULess, with our partner Zerofect…
🌍♻️We are pleased to announce that CIRCULess will be presented and participate in the upcoming seminar: “SlowWood: Timber Reuse as Driver of Circular Construction” organised and supported by CAFx -…
👉 CIRCULess is glad to participate in the BLADES2BUILD Innovation Industry Day “Towards Tomorrow’s Industry: Sustainable Materials & Emerging Technologies”! 🔔 Our partner, Foivos Psarommatis, Founder and CEO of Zerofect,…
On the second day of the Summer School, we had the chance to dive into inspiring sessions that bridge research, innovation, and industry applications. Winnie Franco Santos presented the CIRCULess…
🔔 Day 3 and the BLADES2BUILD and CIRCULess Summer School has just ended! 🔎 Over the past three days, we’ve explored cutting-edge solutions about the recycling, repurposing and reuse of…
💡 The second day of the BLADES2BUILD and CIRCULess Summer School is done! Today’s program included: 📍 Presentations from the mentors about the projects’ objectives and outcomes. 📍 We…
👉 Today marked the first day of our Summer School! Nataliya Lushnikova / Eindhoven University of Technology introduced the program, shared our goals, and gave participants an overview of what…
📣 CIRCULess was presented at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Building Materials, Eindhoven, organized and hosted by the Eindhoven University of Technology from 10 to 13 August 2025! 📌…
🚀 CIRCULess and BLADES2BUILD are teaming up once again! 👉 We’re excited to announce a joint dedicated session at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Building Materials, Eindhoven (ICSBM2025) in…
🌍 Highlights from IFAC MIM 2025 🌍 ➡️ CIRCULess was honoured to participate in the 11th IFAC MIM2025 – 11th IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management and Control 2025,…
🎉 CIRCULess Turns One! 🎉 👉 This month marks CIRCULess’ first birthday, and what a journey it has been! 💡 Over the past year, we’ve made incredible strides…
🔎 Getting inside the CIRCULess M12 meeting! 📍 Our M12 General Assembly meeting was hosted in Lyon by our partner Holcim 🏛️ — a key milestone in our collective…
♻️ CIRCULess | Month 12 General Assembly – Day 2 Highlights 💡 👉 Today we marked the second and final day of the CIRCULess M12 consortium meeting, and what…
👉 We’ve officially kicked off Day 1 of our M12 General Assembly Meeting, hosted by our partner Holcim and what an energising start to this two-day event! 👏 📍 Today, we are…
📍 CIRCULess is celebrating its first birthday and is on the move! 🎉 🌍 The M12 General Assembly of CIRCULess will take place on June 17-18 in Lyon-France and is…
Throwback to an inspiring time with CIRCULess at InnovaWood! Reflecting on the recent participation of our partner University of Thessaly – George Ntalos and CIRCULess in InnovaWood General Assembly, reminded…
Welcome to our Summer School 2025! CIRCULess is glad to announce the organisation of a joint BLADES2BUILD & CIRCULess Summer School on “Developing Circular Construction Materials”. Are you passionate about…
♻️ CIRCULess at EUIndTech 2025 – Advancing Circular Innovation in Europe ♻️ 😊 We are proud to share that our partner TheGreenTech is participating in EUIndTech 2025, the EU’s flagship…
The past three days have been productive and rewarding for the entire CIRCULess team. 🔹 Day 1 began with a general meeting, discussing the project’s progress, key updates, and next…
🌼🐰 Wishing You a Happy and Renewing Easter from the CIRCULess Project! 🌿💡 At CIRCULess, we’re pioneering the transformation of mineral and timber-based waste from Europe’s construction and manufacturing sectors…
Reflecting back on this year’s amazing hashtag#JEC2025, organized by JEC Group, CIRCULess project was represented by several of our partners, such as R-NanoLab (National Technical University of Athens), AIMEN Centro…
CIRCULess project is attending the 3rd EuReComp workshop “Circularity in Composites: Shaping a Sustainable Future” which is taking place today (19th of March 2025) at the National Technical University of…
The second day of the CIRCULess M6 (2nd) General Assembly meeting has ended! The day began with a visit to our industrial recycling partner’s facilities, Volbas, followed by a visit…
Day 1 of our M6 General Assembly meeting hosted by our partner Tecnalia Research & Innovation! CIRCULess project is greatly aligned with the goals of #Processes4Planet and #A.SPIRE, as it…
CIRCULess project is delighted to share one of the first outputs of the initial research efforts, by our partner Zerofect, through the published paper: A Cost–Benefit Model for Sustainable Product…
New job alerts from CIRCULess !! Our project Coordinator Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has 6 positions open within CIRCULess! More analytically: One (1) PhD in Digital Twinning…
Warmest wishes from CIRCULess for a Happy New Year! May the New Year be filled with happiness, health, and success. Looking forward to another year of collaboration and growth!
CIRCULess consortium wishes you a Merry Christmas filled with happiness and success! May this Christmas bring warmth to your home, joy to your heart, and everything wonderful to your life!
CIRCULess presented in the 2nd International Congress on Recycling of Construction and Demolition Wastes in Spain! Our partner TECNALIA Research & Innovation presented CIRCULess project and “New digital technologies for…
The CIRCULess Project has officially started in July 30, 2024, with a virtual meeting, and in October 2-3 had its Physical Kick-off Meeting, at the Norwegian University of Science and…
