Challenges and Benefits of Sustainable and Innovative Public Procurement
At RIVCircular, we see public procurement as a powerful driver of sustainability, innovation, and the circular economy. However, unlocking its full potential requires overcoming a range of challenges that demand coordinated action and greater awareness among all stakeholders. According to the Communication Public Procurement for a Better Environment (COM-2008-400), Green Public Procurement (GPP) is the […]
What role can digital innovations play to achieve circular economy?
Digitalisation is increasingly recognized as a fundamental driver for advancing the circular economy. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, digital technologies could boost resource productivity by 20-30% by 2030, enabling more efficient use of materials and energy throughout the entire product life cycle. Strategies such as reuse, rethink, reduce, repair, and recycle are being enhanced […]
RIVCircular marks a successful participation at the EU Regions Week
The RIVCircular Project achieved great success during its participation in the European Week of Regions and Cities (EU Regions Week), on 14–15 October in Brussels. The event was an excellent opportunity to present the project’s upcoming actions and to exchange ideas with other regions and initiatives committed to advancing the circular economy transition across Europe. […]
Textiles & Circular Economy in Europe: Where do we stand and where are we heading?
One of the five strategic action pillars of RIVCircular is the circular economy in the textile industry — a sector that is becoming increasingly relevant both for its environmental impact and economically weight. But…how much do we really know about the state of sustainability in the textile sector in Europe? According to data from the European Environment […]
Digital Technologies for the Circular Economy Course
One of the goals of the RIVCircular project is to upskill the European workforce to harness the potential that digital solutions hold in implementing circular economy practices across various industries. To this end, RIVCircular has developed a comprehensive course on Digital Technologies for the Circular Economy, targeting advanced professionals working on sustainability and digital transformation in their […]
RIVCircular at Tech Show Madrid 2025
Digitalisation and the circular economy are among RIVCircular’s five thematic priorities. For this reason, we will be participating in Tech Show Madrid 2025, one of the city’s most anticipated digital events, taking place on October 29–30. Tech Show Madrid 2025 October 29–30 IFEMA, Halls 7 & 9 Tech Show Madrid is the leading event for […]
RIV Circular is taking part in the European Week of Regions and Cities
This autumn, we have an unmissable event: the 23rd European Week of Regions and Cities, taking place in Brussels on October 13, 14, and 15. RIVCircular will have its own stand. 23rd European Week of Regions and Cities October 14, and 15 Brussels Register here The European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) is […]
How to write a proposal: RIVCircular cascade funding (JUNE 12 – SPANISH SESSION)
RIVCircular will open soon its call for cascade funding to boost interregional collaboration and support the development of innovative technologies in circular economy. In order to facilitate the submission of successful proposals, the Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d has organised two training sessions to explain the key concepts to consider when preparing a European proposal, helping to understand […]
How to write a proposal: RIVCircular cascade funding (JUNE 5 – ENGLISH SESSION)
RIVCircular will open soon its call for cascade funding to boost interregional collaboration and support the development of innovative technologies in circular economy. In order to facilitate the submission of successful proposals, the Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d has organised two training sessions to explain the key concepts to consider when preparing a European proposal, helping to understand […]