Leveraging our situational analysis for circular procurement

Learn more about our situational analysis, a vital discovery phase of the project, during which we identified regional circular procurement priorities and challenges with findings that will guide us as the project progresses.

Showcasing circular solutions: good practices identification

In its current phase, the project is actively working on identifying and documenting good practices. A good practice in our context, is one that demonstrates how a shift in mindset facilitates the scaling up of pilots in circular procurement.

IAM's situational analysis and the circular economy in ALB

Learn more about our discovery partne, IAM, through their situational analysis of Albania, revealing waste management issues despite economic growth.

Lessons from the Rijk Circulair Community Day

Rijkswaterstaat organised a Circular Minds workshop during the Rijk Circulair Community Day (in Dutch) in Leiden. The workshop focused on the challenges of scaling up circular procurement and introduced the project's assessment framework.

Engaging stakeholders in Kardzhali (Bulgaria)

Cleantech Bulgaria (CTBG) and the Municipality of Kardzhali hosted a press conference on 25 February 2025, to present the Circular Minds project.

Circular Procurement takes centre stage in Lund

The City of Lund hosted its stakeholder seminar on circular procurement, uniting experts to discuss best practices, impact measurement, and knowledge sharing. The event emphasised collaboration as key to advancing sustainable procurement.

Helsinki's regional collaboration on circular procurement

HSY held its second stakeholder meeting on 7 February, with representatives from the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, and Espoo. A key focus of the meeting was the presentation and discussion of HSY's situational analyses.

The first edition of the Circular Minds Update is out!

Read the first edition of our Newsletter, the Circular Minds Update.

Assessing the Landscape: Circular Minds Situational Analysis

Each partner will conduct a situational analysis to map current circular economy practices, identify barriers, and assess needs in their region. learn more about the tools they will utilise to achieve this.

Meet our Partners - Rijkswaterstaat

We spotlight our lead partner, the Dutch Rijkswaterstaat, leading Circular Minds by integrating circular practices in infrastructure. With over a decade of circular expertise it supports partners across Europe, adapting to regional needs.

Circular Minds in Action

Learn about what activities our partners have done in their regions during the project's first semester.

Circular Minds: laying the foundation for collaboration

Our first Interrgional Meeting, held from 11-13 June, in Utrecht, marked the launch of a collaborative journey toward circular procurement. Learn more about how the event allowed partners to share their regional ambitions.