How can legislation be transformed from being a barrier to support companies in fully achieving their ambitions for transitioning to a circular economy? The TRACE partnership presents concrete industry cases as well as recommendations for driving this transition.​

Imagine a world where we don’t automatically buy something new, but instead use, repair, and adapt what we already have. A world where workwear is designed to last for decades rather than seasons, and where furniture in offices, schools, and hospitals is deliberately chosen for long lifespan, flexibility, and repairability. Resource consumption in the textile and furniture sectors is enormous, and public procurement—because of its scale—can act as a powerful lever for creating a circular economy by opening the market to products with high quality, durability, repairability, recyclability, and new business models. The discussion will explore how we can make circular solutions the most attractive choice.

Join us to hear researchers from a diverse portfolio of projects across the TRACE mission partnership share insights and results from their work on product-related circularity challenges.​

How can shared data and AI infrastructure support the scaling of circular solutions – while also strengthening European data sovereignty?

Circular economy initiatives are emerging across value chains and sectors, each contributing important solutions and insights. Yet the transition is often slowed by fragmented efforts, limited comparability, and insufficient opportunities to collect and share learning across projects. This session highlights the need for shared digital transition infrastructure as a foundation for accelerating the circular shift. Building on the TRACE Platform and TRACE Data Space, it presents a concrete example of how AI and EU‑based data infrastructure can support systemic learning, reduce implementation uncertainty, and strengthen European resilience.​

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