The future of the furniture sector: How Cir4Fun is developing the Digital Product Passport

News & Media Back to News & Media The European furniture industry is facing a major shift in how product lifecycle data is managed and shared. Driven by Europe’s transition towards a circular economy and upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the EU-funded Cir4Fun project is currently in its mid-project implementation phase, […]

Presenting Circular Ecosystems: Cir4Fun at the ICE Conference 

News & Media Back to News & Media Project partners AIDIMME and UNINOVA travelled to Porto, Portugal, this week to participate in the International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE). Held from 22 to 25 June, this flagship event brings together global researchers, engineers, and policymakers to discuss how digital tools can reshape organisations and drive sustainable industrial solutions.   The conference […]

Gathering Insights at the Heart of Global Design: Cir4Fun at 3daysofdesign

News & Media Back to News & Media From 11 to 12 June, project partner CBS represented Cir4Fun at 3daysofdesign, Denmark’s premier annual design festival. Conceived as a vibrant platform to celebrate great design, the event transforms Copenhagen into an open-air hub where local and global talent meet, network, and find fresh inspiration.  With an incredibly relaxed and […]

Cir4Fun Hackdays in Milan and Guimarães map the future of Circular Furniture

News & Media Back to News & Media May 28, 2026 — Cir4Fun recently wrapped up a series of cross-border Hackdays designed to bring the circular economy to the furniture industry. Held in Milan (28 to 29 April) and Guimarães (13 to 14 May), these sessions brought together a diverse mix of designers, manufacturers, and […]

Cir4Fun Showcases Furniture Data at the REUSE Economy Expo 

News & Media Back to News & Media Putting theory into practice is at the heart of the project. Recently, Cir4Fun took to the stage at the REUSE Economy Expo, setting up camp inside the dedicated “DPP Village.”  Represented by project partner CEA, the team welcomed a wide range of visitors to the booth stand, all eager […]

Cir4Fun Research: Data Flow in the Circular Furniture Economy 

How does the furniture industry transition from a linear “take-make-waste” model to a sustainable, circular ecosystem? The answer lies in the Digital Product Passport (DPP). Our latest research identifies how a seamless flow of information between six key stakeholders, from manufacturers to recyclers, optimises resource efficiency. By mapping these interactions, Cir4Fun establishes a framework for reducing environmental impact through transparent, verifiable data that supports the entire product lifecycle.