News about Cirmar

April 21, 2026

The Circular Economy Act – the ins and outs

The European Union is on the brink of a transformative milestone: the introduction of the Circular Economy Act. Scheduled for adoption in 2026, this legislation aims to double the use of circular materials in the EU from 12% to 24% by 2030. This ambitious target is a cornerstone of the EU’s strategy to achieve climate...

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April 10, 2026

The Digital Product Passport: A Practical Tool for the Right to Repair

The right to repair is essential for sustainability, resource efficiency, and consumer empowerment. Yet, too often, consumers and repair professionals lack access to the information they need: product composition, spare parts availability, and repair options. The Digital Product Passport (DPP) changes this by providing a standardised, digital record that empowers everyone—from producers to end-users—to make...

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March 30, 2026

Circular Economy Week #7: student visit to VBS

Arnhem-Nijmegen University of Applied Sciences offers a Master’s programme in Circular Economy, available on both a full-time and part-time basis. On March 20th, at the start of Circular Economy Week, a group of 18 part-time students visited Vebego Bright Solutions and Cirmar. The aim was primarily to exchange experiences: how can progress be made, even...

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March 26, 2026

Circular Economy Week #6: compliance and the DPP

Compliance is fundamental to the European market. It ensures a level playing field, challenges companies to do better when it comes to sustainability and makes sure green claims can be debunked. It can also be a worry for companies having to organise data and prove that what they’re doing is in line with what is...

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March 25, 2026

Circular Economy Week #5: design

Redesigning value – this is what it looks like In the transition to a circular economy, the discussion often turns to systems, policies, and targets. Yet circularity ultimately becomes tangible at the level of design. It is in the decisions made at the drawing board where waste is either locked in—or designed out. That’s why...

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