Circular Economy in Action

"CE in Action" is an event series that connects circular economy research with real-world application. Events focus on concrete industry cases and offer hands-on insights into how circular solutions are developed and implemented in practice. The aim is to move beyond theory and showcase what circularity looks like on the ground.

This series was created to help close the gap between research and implementation. By bringing together industry and academia, CE in Action fosters exchange, sparks new collaborations, and helps identify relevant research questions rooted in real challenges.

sus.lab, the Group for Circular Economy, and Circularity invite industry professionals, innovation and sustainability leads, and decision-makers who are actively working on circular economy topics. Participants gain practical insights, learn from real cases, and connect with a curated network of experts and partners.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are currently planning future events - More information will follow soon.

PAST EVENTS

5 March 2026

Immark – Electronic Recycling

Participants visited an electronics recycling facility to observe how complex e-waste streams are sorted, mechanically processed, and separated into reusable material fractions. The event combined hands-on insights from industrial recycling operations with expert discussions on design for recycling, recovery of critical raw materials, economic considerations, and extended producer responsibility systems.

26 January 2026

V-ZUG – CE Strategy, Design & Refurbishment

A tour through the disassembly and refurbishment facilities showcased how circular economy strategies are implemented for large household appliances, from component reuse and refurbishment to recycling. The program combined practical insights into material flows with expert talks on the opportunities and limits of recycling, alongside interactive discussions on product design, business models, and regulation.

31 October 2025

KVA Hagenholz – Waste Incineration

A visit to the waste-to-energy plant offered insights into how municipal waste is processed and how operational measures contribute to closing material loops and reducing residual waste. The program combined a tour of the facility with a discussion on current and future circular economy initiatives, including perspectives from research and practice on improving resource recovery at the regional level.