The 2nd Circular Economy Awards & Forum took place on 2 April 2026 in Dubai, bringing together government representatives, industry leaders, sustainability experts and circular economy innovators from across the world.

As Digital Product Passports move from regulatory concept to operational reality, a growing number of professionals, companies, and individuals are looking for a clear entry point into the topic. Yet, much of the available content remains either highly technical or narrowly focused on compliance, particularly in relation to the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

Portugal becomes the 19th country in Europe to introduce a circular economy initiative for bottles and cans.

Today we speak with Marion Rouzeaud — transformation leader, author, and founder of DiPPa, a strategic advisory practice partnering with organizations to integrate data-driven sustainability and circularity into their strategies and operating models.

The Textiles Recycling Expo returns to Brussels, Belgium on 24–25 June 2026 for its second edition — and registration is now open (free of charge). A key highlight of the event, the Industry Alliance Hub, is back for 2026 — now strengthened by the addition of one of the Expo’s major partners, UKFT.

Artificial intelligence will take centre stage at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference at RAI Amsterdam on 5-6 May 2026. A dedicated AI Innovation Hub will showcase the latest AI-driven solutions in plastics recycling in an immersive experience, guiding visitors across the full value chain from feedstock and product design to collection, processing and material sourcing. Live demonstrations will include swarm-robot sorting technology from Antfarm and a phone-based AI material analysis solution from Safi.