News about Cirmar

March 20, 2025

Welcome to the newest Cirmar users!

We happily share the latest additions to our Cirmar community of circular frontrunners. These companies are accelerating the transition to a circular economy, all in their own way. They also recently started using C_passport®, our digital product passport. This allows them to communicate, calculate and follow up on the circular steps they have already taken....

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March 13, 2025

The economic rationale behind circularity: material retention

The transition towards a circular economy has never just been an environmental imperative—it is a strategic necessity for securing materials and business in Europe. Even though circular economy enthusiasts have been knocking on the door for decades, narratives of emission reduction have long reigned supreme. We strongly believe that a narrow focus on emissions is...

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February 26, 2025

The Omnibus Package: Good News or Bad News?

The European Commission has taken a significant step toward simplifying regulations and fostering economic growth with the introduction of the Omnibus packages. As a company deeply engaged in the circular economy, Cirmar welcomes efforts to reduce red tape and promote sustainable business practices. However, we also recognise the fine balance required: while consistent legislation is...

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January 29, 2025

ISO 59040 – a new standard for circular products?

It has not yet been formalised, but there is a new standard for circular product data on its way: ISO 59040. This Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) is a structured and verifiable data framework designed to provide transparent, standardised information about the circularity characteristics of a product. It offers a foundational level of data regarding...

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January 16, 2025

B2B textiles in transition: Circular and Digital

We hosted a joint webinar with Cibutex and bAwear, to discuss the opportunities of transitioning to more circular practices for B2B textiles. Our combined efforts started with a pilot use case for circular kitchen towels, which will be followed by other products in the near future. In this article, we’ll point out the our most...

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