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 innovation and eco-design are driving circularity in the construction sector.
♻️ CIRCULess integrates AI-assisted sorting, robotic inspection, and digital material passports to upcycle timber and mineral-based waste into new hybrid, bio-based, and mineral materials. The digital platform supports end-to-end processes from sorting and quality control to material reuse and design optimization.
Key highlights of the presentation included:
🪵 Wood case study – pixel-level robotic sorting, defect identification, and reclaimed cross-laminated timber (CLT) systems.
🪨 Mineral case study – innovative smart crushers improving material liberation and recyclability.
⚙️ Digital integration – decision-support tools for efficient waste management and circular construction.
⁉️ A notable question from the audience was: “Can the CIRCULess digital platform and material passport be adapted for other sectors, such as manufacturing or infrastructure?”
This shows growing cross-sector interest in digital tools for circular material management, confirming the broader relevance of the CIRCULess approach.
CIRCULess continues to advance the frontier of sustainable construction, combining materials science, digital transformation, and circular economy innovation.
📌 Stay tuned for more updates from the event!!
