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industrial symbiosis, industrial-urban symbiosis
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    News

    Manual "Business Models and Trends for Industrial Symbiosis and Industrial-Urban Symbiosis"

    05/04/2024

    The manual "Business Models and Trends for Industrial Symbiosis and Industrial-Urban Symbiosis" presents a comprehensive overview of the research conducted within the H4C Community of Practice by PNO and TNO, focusing on the major trends influencing Industrial Symbiosis and Industrial-Urban Symbiosis within Europe. It aims to illuminate the primary drivers, challenges, governance structures, and business…

    Report on "Outcomes of the Discussions in the First Round of Expert Groups"

    26/03/2024

    Since June 2022, the Hubs4Circularity Community of Practice has been organizing and moderating several expert discussions to assess the status quo and to identify barriers to further progress in Industrial Symbiosis, Industrial-Urban Symbiosis, and Circular Economy. The discussions spanned the following topic areas: Industrial Symbiosis within in the steel, metals, and mineral industries (led by…

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    Events

    H4C Community of Practice Webinar "Start-ups and scale-ups"

    25/04/2024

    The Hubs4Circularity Community of Practice is organising a series of webinars. In each of the webinars, one of founding members of the Hubs4Circularity Community of Practice will share his insights into the practical implementation of Industrial (Urban) Symbiosis and Circular Economy cases. Christophe Pinck, Eyde Cluster, will be sharing practical insights during the second Hubs4Circularity…

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