The Pathfinders – overcoming circular economy bottlenecks
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In this event, we are committed to Aalto University’s principles for a safer space.
You are warmly invited to the opening of Aalto University’s exhibition, presented as part of in Brussels organised by the European Commission.
The Pathfinders – overcoming circular economy bottlenecks
This exhibition explores the key barriers slowing the transition to a circular economy and showcases research-driven solutions to address them.
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Welcome words, exhibition visit, and cocktails
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Opening remarks: 貹&Բ;ʾپäԱ, MEP, European Parliament
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Welcome words: Enni Äijälä, Senior Design specialist, Aalto University
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Research insights: Antti Lehto, Professor of Housing Design, Aalto University
Register and join us to explore how we can accelerate the shift from a “take–make–waste” model towards a truly circular future.
Research projects featured in the exhibition:
- Closing Loops storage building: a circular warehouse in Helsinki designed for reuse and long-term research
- BATCircle: advancing the recovery of critical metals from lithium-ion batteries to strengthen Europe’s resource resilience
- Textile Recycling Excellence (T-REX): a cross-value-chain collaboration to scale recycling of polyester, polyamide, and cotton
The exhibition will be open throughout the New European Bauhaus Festival from 9–12 June.
For further information, please contact:
Enni Äijälä
+358 50 359 4810
Senior Design specialist
or alumni@aalto.fi