Dutch-international circular economy newsflash!
October, 2023
Welcome to our debut LinkedIn newsletter edition! We are excited to kick off this journey of sharing our upcoming events as well as our latest news and activities with you. Stay tuned for updates on how the circular economy shapes the landscape, influencing markets locally and globally.
Discover the Circular Urban Future Webinar!
On October 18th, 10:00–11:15 GMT | 12:00–13:15 CET | 13:00–14:15 EEST you are invited to join us for an insightful session on 'Circular Future for Urban Areas' packed with inspiring case studies and practical insights. Whether you're a forward-thinking local government official or simply passionate about circular urban planning, this event is tailor-made for you! More info HERE
Stay updated by registering?on the Nordic Circular Summit website to secure your spot.
UK circular textiles activity December 2023
Are you active in the textile sector in the Netherlands or in the UK? Join us in London for an exchange on circular solutions and an exploration of potential business opportunities.
More info and registration HERE
Santiago circular economy hotspot: be the next host for 2025!
The first Circular Economy Hotspot Event in Latin America will soon take place in Santiago de Chile. The 2024 host country will be Brazil, but the 2025 host country is still to be decided. Governments and organizations in the region are called to seize the opportunity and send in their proposals for the 2025 edition. Holland Circular Hotspot will be there, and we can’t wait to see this year’s candidates pitching their visions!
Send in your proposal today! More info HERE
Publication ‘Chemical Recycling in circular perspective’ launched on August 2023
On Monday, 21st of August, at the Chemistry NL Summit in The Hague (Netherlands) held against the backdrop of the 26th IUPAC International Conference on Chemistry Education, the publication ‘Chemical Recycling in Circular Perspective’ had its international launch.
On behalf of the supporting partners the Circular Biobased Delta , Chemelot Circular Hub , Chemport Europe , TNO , TKI Chemistry and Circularity, the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and Infinity Recycling , Freek van Eijk , director of Holland Circular Hotspot , presented the publication that accentuates the pivotal role of chemical recycling in propelling the transition towards a circular and carbon-neutral chemical industry.
“The brochure highlights the leading position of the Netherlands in this field and underscores the importance of effective recycling, circular solutions and renewable approaches in the feedstock transition.” Willem Sederel, Chair Circular Biobased Delta
Read more HERE
Latest news and events attended
ReThink Hong Kong
The 4th edition of the Hong Kong Rethink Conference was held on the 14th and 15th of September in Wanchai, Hong Kong. This annual event was co-organised by the Business Environment Council (BEC) and provided insights and inspirations for driving sustainable development across globally recognised risk and opportunity topics from a Hong Kong context.
Holland Circular Hotspot was there and director Freek van Eijk participated in various events, including panel discussions and workshops mainly focusing on single-use plastics.
For the full news on the Dutch Mission in Hong Kong and Shenzhen click HERE
Lagos Circular Hotspot 2023: Leading the way in circular economy in Sub-Saharan Africa
On July 26th and 27th, in Lagos, Nigeria made history by launching the first Circular Economy Hotspot in Africa and outside Europe. Held at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, the event themed ‘Towards a Circular and Resourceful Economy: The Future of Lagos’ and emphasised the importance of transforming the current production system towards regeneration and sustainability.
Read the full news HERE
Check out our latest news on our website www.hollandcircularhotspot.nl
Next events
Complete list of events HERE