The tenth edition of the Week of the Circular Economy will take place from 17 to 22 March 2025. During this national event, pioneers, companies and governments will open their doors to show how circular entrepreneurship works in practice and how we can deal with raw materials and waste more intelligently. Biobased innovations and the use of bio-based raw materials are essential for a sustainable future.
An anniversary year: ten years of circular impact
What started ten years ago with 30 events and around 2.000 visitors has grown into the national platform for circular innovation. Last year, the Week attracted more than 15.000 visitors to 250 events and 40 hubs. The Week was also the stage for the launch of impactful initiatives such as the introduction of a deposit on cans (2023) and the start of a groundbreaking deposit cup project against disposable cups at Rotterdam Central Station (2024) - at the initiative of NS, Rotterdam entrepreneurs and the municipality.
This year, the launch of the National Association Circular Economy (NVCE) marks an important milestone for the 10th edition of the Week. On Monday 17 March, Circl Movement will host the festive waste-free official opening in Eye, a fully circular event.
Biobased innovations take center stage
Biobased products, made from renewable biological sources, play a crucial role in the transition to a circular economy. They reduce dependency on fossil raw materials and contribute to CO₂ reduction. During the Week of the Circular Economy, various events are organized that highlight the possibilities and applications of biobased raw materials.
Circular Awards 2025
During the National Circular Economy Conference on March 20 in Leeuwarden, the Circular Awards will be presented. These awards recognize organizations that excel in circular initiatives, including the use of bio-based raw materials. The finalists have been selected and the winners will be announced during the conference.
Future of bio-based raw materials
Recent research emphasizes the importance of bio-based resources for a sustainable future. For example, the ICER 2025 makes it clear that reducing dependency on external raw materials is only possible by focusing on circularity and bio-based resources. Innovations such as the use of bio-based packaging materials in the food industry show that bio-based resources can replace fossil resources and reduce CO₂ emissions.
The Circular Economy Week 2025 offers a platform for knowledge sharing and inspiration in the field of biobased innovations and the use of biobased raw materials. By participating in the various events, professionals and interested parties can discover how these sustainable solutions contribute to a circular future.
For more information and the full programme, please visit the official website of the Circular Economy Week.
