ABOUT THE PROJECT
What is the CIRCOLINK project?
CIRCOLINK aims to accelerate the circular transition of the European furniture sector through an ecosystem approach.
7 SHIFTER PILOTS
Circular business models tested in 6 countries over 36 months.
CO-CREATION
Businesses, public authorities, researchers and citizens working together.
REUSE & REFURBISHMENT
Plus circular public procurement and digital circular services.
REPLICATION
Research, skills and sustainability assessment to scale up what works.
THE CHALLENGE
Why is circular furniture necessary?
Circular business models in furniture exist, but four barriers keep them from scaling.
Costs
Repair and storage costs make reuse hard to run profitably.
Trust
Many buyers still doubt the quality of second-hand furniture.
Transparency
Limited information on materials, origin and condition.
Regulation
Emerging rules put new pressure on producers and retailers.
IMPACTS - TARGETS AND AMBITIONS
What CIRCOLINK aims to change
circular business models piloted at commercial level
cumulative revenue generated by 2030–32
people trained, ≥30% women or underrepresented groups
SMEs adopting circular models across Europe by 2032–35
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