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Welcome to Circular-C
Novel biobased formulations for CIRCULAR Construction
CIRCULAR-C is a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. It is developing a new generation of circular, sustainable and bio-based adhesives, coatings and functionalised fibres. These novel formulations can be used in construction materials, such as wood panels for flooring, insulation, and furniture. By exploring secondary markets and introducing digital product passports, the project is paving the way for recyclable, transparent and safe solutions in Europe’s built environment.
The project covers the entire value chain:
Generation
Sustainable feedstock selection and biorefining into key platform chemicals and tailored lignin.
Formulation
Development of novel fibres, adhesives, nanocellulose, and biobased coatings for construction applications.
(Re)Assembly
Integration of CIRCULAR-C materials in flooring, furniture, and insulation panels, including lignin-based insulating foams.
Disassembly & Recyclability
Smart design for circular use, enabling recovery, recycling, and secondary markets.
Production Information Systems
Digital tools for product passports and data carriers to ensure transparency across the lifecycle.
Safe & Sustainable by Design
Assessments of economic, environmental, health, and social aspects to guarantee scalable, responsible innovation.
Communication & Exploitation
Engaging industry, policymakers, and endusers to accelerate impact and foster replication.
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Circular-C Kick-Off Meeting June 2025
New Horizon Europe project CIRCULAR-C Kicked off: Novel biobased formulations for CIRCULAR…
Key facts
By uniting leading research, industry partners, and stakeholders, CIRCULAR-C tackles one of the biggest barriers to wood fibre recycling: adhesive contamination.
Replacing conventional ureaformaldehyde systems with safe, biobased formulations, the project aims for climatefriendly, circular, and highquality solutions in Europe’s built environment.
