IS2H4C Project

Can heavy industrial regions truly become circular, resilient and climate neutral, without dismantling what already exists? ♻️🏭

This is the question at the heart of IS2H4C and the reason we gathered for our 5th General Assembly, now halfway through the project.

Learn about us: is2h4c-project.eu

#IndustrialSymbiosis has strong potential to drive the #circulareconomy, yet real implementation often stalls. What is still missing is a coherent digital blueprint.

In their new publication, Hisham Afash, Yifei Yu, Mila Koeva & Devrim Murat Yazan address this gap:
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The Dutch Living Lab has started in Almelo, marking an important step for the Twente region in advancing H4Cs. Local authorities, researchers, industry representatives and energy partners met to align on a shared ambition: accelerating the energy transition through coordinated regional action.

IS2H4C Living Lab-Workshop | 2. Sitzung
Die erste Sitzung unseres Living Lab-Workshops hat deutlich gemacht: Soziale Akzeptanz ist kein Nebenschauplatz, sondern eine zentrale Voraussetzung für das Gelingen industrieller Transformationsprozesse. www.eventbrite.com/e/soziale-ak...

Im Februar 2026 laden IS2H4C, zum
1. Living Lab-Workshop „Soziale Akzeptanz – Industrielle Transformationsprozesse als Aufgabe für die gesamte Gesellschaft“ ein.

🗓 4 und 17 Februar 2026
🕛 12:00–13:30 CET
🌐 online

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📄 New on our website: Public Deliverables Page!

We’ve created a dedicated subpage where you can now access all public deliverables released by the IS2H4C project so far. This collection will be updated continuously as new results become available throughout the project.

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🔥 Coming Up Early This Year in IS2H4C

Following the successful launch of the Turkish Living Lab last December, the next wave of Living Lab kick-offs is on the way — Basque, Dutch, and German hubs are preparing to begin their co-creation journeys.

Living Lab Kick-Off in Türkiye: Strong Start for IS2H4C
The kick-off meeting brought together a broad and well-balanced group of stakeholders from academia, research centres, industry, public institutions, and NGOs across Türkiye.
 
#IS2H4C #LivingLabs #IndustrialSymbiosis #CircularEconomy

Im Februar 2026 laden IS2H4C, zum
1. Living Lab-Workshop „Soziale Akzeptanz – Industrielle Transformationsprozesse als Aufgabe für die gesamte Gesellschaft“ ein.

🗓 4 und 17 Februar 2026
🕛 12:00–13:30 CET
🌐 online

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IS2H4C will continue to examine these issues through our Living Labs and expert activities. 🌍🔧

A big thank you to all our panelists for this insightful discussion!

#IS2H4C #CircularEconomy #IndustrialSymbiosis #Hubs4Circularity #SocietalReadiness #GreenTransition #JustTransition

The session also highlighted fragmented governance, regional disparities and the scale of reskilling needed across Europe. One message stood out: circular innovation will not succeed without social preparedness, credible long-term prospects and strong dialogue.

Panellists from academia, labour, civil society and industry unpacked how stakeholders perceive circular strategies in today’s turbulent industrial climate, why societal readiness differs so sharply between groups, and what it takes to build confidence in emerging technologies.

Insights from our Expert Panel Discussion ♻️💬
From regulatory complexity and investment uncertainty to skill shortages, trust, and public acceptance, the debate showed how social factors can accelerate or block Industrial Symbiosis and Hubs4Circularity.

Our 3rd IS2H4C newsletter is out! 🚀

This edition spotlights Technology and Transformation—and what it really takes to make circular industry happen beyond the lab.

Read the edition here: is2h4c-project.eu/2025/12/04/i...

And make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next one 🔔

Last week, the IS2H4C project had the pleasure of participating in the joint Clustering Event with our sister projects United Circles, Hurricane, and Theseus under the Hubs4Circularity Community of Practice (H4C) Partnership.

🚨 Final Call to Register 🚨

Our IS2H4C expert panel kicks off tomorrow at 09:00 CET. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading voices in industry, labour, research, and civil society.

🔗 Register now: building-bridges-is2h4c.eventbrite.be

See you tomorrow at 9!
#CircularEconomy #Webinar

The agenda is out for our next Expert Panel Discussion 📢

On 26 November, 9:00–11:00, we’re tackling a question at the heart of Europe’s #circulartransition: are our societies ready for systemic change? 🔄🌍

Secure your spot, sign up now. building-bridges-is2h4c.eventbrite.be

Meet @AEROSUB, a project that shares IS2H4C’s commitment to sustainability—this time in #OffshoreWind. AEROSUB develops advanced robotic solutions for fixed and floating offshore wind farms, helping make renewable energy cleaner and more efficient.

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#HorizonEurope

We’re pleased to welcome Erik Roos of Circle Economy to the IS2H4C #webinar:
“Building Bridges – Expert Panel Discussion on Social Engagement for Sustainable Industrial Symbiosis”

🎤 Presentation title: “Circular Economy Synergies: Implications for Job Creation and Skills Shifts”

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Redefining circularity in Europe with IS2H4C

♻️ Can waste fuel Europe’s #cleanfuture?

In this #podcast by Enlit Europe, our coordinator, Dr Devrim Murat Yazan, shares how IS2H4C is turning #circulareconomy #policy into real action.

🎧 Listen to the episode open.spotify.com/episode/2Jdf...

#IndustrialSymbiosis #CircularIndustry #IS2H4C

🔊 #IS2H4C was featured at #SteelTech 2025 in Bilbao, presenting how industrial symbiosis and circular innovation are being applied directly within the steel sector.

We highlighted the role of Hubs for Circularity in enabling systematic change.

#IndustrialSymbiosis #CircularEconomy #HorizonEurope

Building trust and #socialinnovation for #circularindustry
On 28 October, the WP3 team met at Industriepark Höchst, discussing social acceptance, trust, and engagement that accelerate industrial transition.

Next Expert Panel Discussion, on 26 November (09:00–11:00 CET).
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Speaker Spotlight: Prof. Dr. Hannes Utikal

🎤 Presentation title: “Navigating the Industrial Transformation: Building Climate-Neutral Competitiveness through Collective Action”

🟥 Register now using the link below! 🟥
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#IS2H4C #IndustrialSymbiosis #webinar

🌍 Crossing Borders Through #Circularity!
On 10 October 2025, the 8th Workshop of the Dutch Academic Network of #CircularEconomy (DAN-CE) gathered over 80 participants at the University of Twente — co-hosted by Circular Economy Platform Twente and our project.

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Building Bridges - Social Engagement for Sustainable Industrial Symbiosis Interactive webinar where experts and stakeholders explore how societal engagement can accelerate the uptake of circular economy solutions

Can #circularindustry succeed without #socialtrust?

Technological innovation alone won’t build a #sustainablefuture; people will.
Join the discussion at “Building Bridges: Social Engagement for Sustainable Industrial Symbiosis” a #webinar on 26 November, 09:00–11:00 CET

🌿 Some of our #IS2H4C partners joined the A.SPIRE 2025 conference, connecting with experts and peers across Europe to exchange insights on #industrialtransformation, #circularity, and #innovation.

Events like this strengthen collaboration, open new perspectives, and inspire our shared mission!🚀

We are proud to welcome Sophie Grenade, Senior Policy Advisor at IndustriAll European Trade Union, to the IS2H4C webinar:
“Building Bridges – Expert Panel Discussion on Social Engagement for Sustainable Industrial Symbiosis”, taking place on 26 November 2025.

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How ready are industries for the shift to Hubs for Circularity? 🌍🔄

We are running a short #survey to capture awareness of H4Cs, existing #industrialsymbiosis practices, and perceptions of the transition ahead.

Tell us your opinion!
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🚀 The IS2H4C project is coming to Enlit Europe!

You’ll find us in the EU Project Zone, where we’ll showcase how industrial symbiosis can evolve into Hubs for Circularity.

Come by our stand, listen to our project pitch, and read about us on the Enlit website.

We are excited to welcome Marte van der Graaf of Transport & Environment as a speaker in the upcoming IS2H4C #webinar: “Building Bridges – Expert Panel Discussion on Social Engagement for Sustainable #IndustrialSymbiosis”, taking place on 26 November 2025.

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