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Communicating the circular economy: the new rules for environmental claims

From 27 September 2026, stricter rules on environmental claims and sustainability labels will apply in Austria. With the implementation of the EmpCo Directive, existing requirements for environmental...

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have a proper party

‘Sustainable Events in Vorarlberg: Let’s Party in Style’ is an initiative launched by the Vorarlberg Association of Local Authorities to promote sustainable events. It supports local authorities, clubs, businesses and others...

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Shaping the Future of Industry. Circular. Cleaner. Competitive.

The Circular Economy & Green Industry Week 2026, 2–4 November, organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), will bring together policymakers, business leaders,...

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Follow-up report: 6th Upper Austria Youth Climate Summit „Re: Think – Re: Use – Re: Design“

At the 6th Upper Austrian Youth Climate Summit, „Re:Think – Re:Use – Re:Design“, held at JKU Linz, the Circular Economy Forum Austria, represented by board member Elena Stelzig, took part in an exciting panel discussion...

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Vacancies and brownfield sites

Rethinking spaces, harnessing potential for local authorities As part of the webinar series organised by the Team Kreislaufwirtschaft project, the topic on 25 June was „Vacant and derelict sites – options for action for local authorities...’.

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Madaster Free launched in partnership with Kirchdorfer: life cycle assessments and material passports are now available free of charge.

Madaster Free was recently launched: the new platform offers key circular economy tools free of charge – from comprehensive product data to life cycle assessment and circularity assessment...

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Circular Economy Skills & Standards: What skills are needed for the transition?

On 17 June 2026, the Circular Economy Forum Austria’s webinar explored the question of which skills, job profiles and standards are key to implementing the circular economy. The focus was on ...

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Creating value from rubble

Ukraine's cycle-orientated reconstruction strategy Ukraine has to rebuild under war conditions - which is precisely why it cannot afford to waste resources in a linear fashion. Just...

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Deep Dive Circular Finance: How can the circular economy be financed?

The transformation to a circular economy is no longer just a question of technological feasibility. Many circular solutions are already technically feasible - but in order for them to scale, ...

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9th Circular Cities & Regions Roundtable: Repair as the key to the circular economy

On 6 May 2026, the 9th Circular Cities & Regions Roundtable of the Circular Economy Forum Austria took place in the Resource Park Graz. The focus was on the topic of repair and...

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Hanke/Totschnig: „Team Circular Economy“ ignites turbo in regions

Graz: Circular Economy Summit at the Styrian Chamber of Commerce - Austrian space doctor and ESA astronaut Carmen Possnig: Circular economy is the future „Circular economy - i.e. resources...

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This was the launch webinar for CIRCULAR INSIDER AUSTRIA 5|26

The online launch event for the new issue of CIRCULAR INSIDER AUSTRIA 5|26 took place on 15 April 2026. Under this year's main theme of „Resources as leverage“, resources ...

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Upcoming events that promote the circular economy

Wednesday, 18 November 2026, 09:00–13:00 /

Circular Construction for Sustainable Cities: A Nordic–Austrian Dialogue

A curated Nordic–Austrian roundtable on circular construction and urban transformation Our third collaboration with Nordic representatives on “Circular Sustainability...

Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 09:00–13:00 / Austrian Standards, Heinestraße 38, Vienna, Austria

Save the Date: Circular Economy Expert Talks 2026

Rethinking Value: Standards for a circular resource economy As part of the WE NORM THE FUTURE | Summit 2026, the Austrian Standards Institute will be showcasing which...

Monday, 2 November 2026, 00:00 – Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 23:59 /

Shaping the Future of Industry. Circular. Cleaner. Competitive.

The Circular Economy & Green Industry Week 2026, 2–4 November, organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), will bring together...

Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 6.00 pm–8.30 pm /

Save the Date: Awards Ceremony – Circular Innovation Award Austria

Be there when the Circular Innovation Award Austria (CIAA) is presented at the Großes Haus der Industrie in Vienna! Enjoy an inspiring evening of...

Thursday, 15 October 2026, 09:00-21:00 /

Circular Carbon Conference

The Circular Carbon Conference 2026, which takes place on 15 October, is dedicated to technological solutions and new ways of thinking for a sustainable economy.

Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 10.00–12.30 /

The circular economy as a competitive factor

Practical experience and solutions from the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) The webinar aims to highlight the importance of the circular economy...

Thursday, 8 October 2026, 4.30 pm–7.30 pm / Climate Lab, Spittelauer Lände 45, Vienna, Austria

Specialist workshop: Resilience for businesses – security of raw materials as a competitive factor

We are delighted to invite you to the „Specialist Workshop: Resilience for Businesses – Security of raw materials as a competitive factor“, organised by CEOs FOR FUTURE, Circular Economy...

Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 08:00–17:00 /

Post-consumer textiles – From end-of-life textiles to high-quality secondary raw materials

On 7 October 2026, the Austrian Water and Waste Management Association (ÖWAV) will launch „Circular Economy in Industry – Secondary Raw Materials as a Source...’.

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