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March 20, 2026

Circular Economy Week #2: The DPP x the system

How a Safety Jacket Becomes More Than a Product The transition to a circular economy depends on more than good intentions or improved materials. It requires a fundamental shift in how we understand and manage products throughout their use and beyond. At the heart of this shift lies a simple but powerful concept: if we...

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March 19, 2026

Circular Economy Week #1: the system

The Circular Economy as Our Starting Point As the Week van de Circulaire Economie begins, we would like to share how we approach sustainable business at Cirmar. For us, the circular economy is not simply a goal to work towards — it is the starting point and reference framework for how we design systems. Instead...

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March 16, 2026

Circular Economy Week

From 19 to 27 March, the Netherlands celebrates the National Circular Economy Week (Week van de Circulaire Economie)—a nationwide initiative dedicated to accelerating the transition towards a circular economy. Circularity is our driving force, so we are excited about a week that puts this transition in the spotlights. Throughout the week, we will be sharing...

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March 10, 2026

The future of materials on display at MaterialDistrict Utrecht

Last Friday, the Cirmar team visited MaterialDistrict Utrecht, one of the leading events showcasing innovative materials and their applications. Walking through the exhibition made one thing clear: the future of materials is not only creative and innovative—it is increasingly circular, regenerative, and data-driven. Across the event, designers, manufacturers, and researchers presented materials that challenge the...

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February 16, 2026

Industry 4.0 and DPP 4.0: The Next Step Toward a Circular Data Economy

Industry 4.0 is often described as the fourth industrial revolution — a phase defined by connected machines, intelligent automation and real-time data exchange. But from our perspective at Cirmar, its essence is simpler and more practical. Industry 4.0 is about making life easier for companies. It does this by making data available, interoperable and exchangeable...

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