In the winter semester 25/26, the project week module "Circular Economy Perspectives in Research and Practice" took place. The project weeks were funded through the Excellence Strategy. The TUM-wide concept of project weeks was linked with a module by members of the CirculaTUM network, designed to… [read more]

As part of our “CirculaTUM On Tour” format, members of our network, as well as students from TUM, recently visited ELM Recycling GmbH & Co. KG in Bissingen. ELM produces refuse-derived fuels (RDF) at several sites and recycles end-of-life tires and plastics. On-site, Alexander Schroeder provided us… [read more]

On July 10–11, 2025, this year’s CirculaTUM retreat took place at the TUM Science & Study Center in Raitenhaslach. The focus was on exchange, collaboration and on shaping the future of Circular Economy research. The retreat provided space for interdisciplinary dialogue, fresh impulses, and… [read more]

On May 22 and 23, CirculaTUM was present with its own booth in the Start-up Area of the CIRCULAR REPUBLIC Festival at Munich Urban Colab.As one of the leading events on Circular Economy in German-speaking areas, the festival provided an excellent platform for exchange, networking, and… [read more]

On May 21, 2025, a special highlight took place as part of our CirculaTUM Connect series: the very first CirculaTUM Alumni Event. Former and current members of the network came together at the TUM Think Tank, located at the Hochschule für Politik in Munich, to reconnect, exchange ideas, and learn… [read more]

Last week, CirculaTUM was at the Hannover Fair! The most discussed topics at the Hannover Fair included hydrogen technology, recycling and dismantling of batteries and electronics, sustainable materials, AI, and the digital product passport. [read more]

Last year, we launched the CirculaTUM Connect series because we recognized many overlooked intersections between research disciplines. There is immense value in a research community that exchanges ideas and stays curious beyond disciplinary boundaries. This holds true, especially for circular… [read more]

Discover the highlights of the past year in our recap video and relive the special moments of 2024! [read more]

As part of our Teaching Event Circular Economy Spotlights: Technological Innovations and Sustainable Perspectives of the Circular Economy, students, experts, and professionals came together this summer to exchange ideas on key topics of the circular economy, discuss them, and develop new approaches. [read more]

From October 15 to 19, Circula TUM participated at the Fakuma trade fair in Friedrichshafen as part of the Bayern Innovativ joint booth, engaging with exhibitors and visitors of the plastics processing trade fair. [read more]