From Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 November 2025, Evenementenhal Gorinchem will be entirely dedicated to the circular economy and sustainable recycling technology. During Recycling 2025 and the accompanying Circular Next conference, the entire value chain comes together: from technology developers to policymakers, from recyclers to construction companies. Three days full of inspiration, knowledge, and collaboration to accelerate the transition toward a circular economy. On Thursday 13 November, the international matchmaking event “Netherlands meets Canada @ Vakbeurs Recycling & Circulair Next” will also take place, featuring a delegation of Canadian waste management companies and organisations.
Recycling: the event for sustainable recycling technology
The event will focus on themes such as:
- the use of AI and automation in recycling processes;
- maintenance and efficient management of installations;
- knowledge exchange between companies, researchers, and policymakers;
- developing future-proof recycling solutions.
Recycling 2025 is therefore a meeting place for everyone who wants to put the circular economy into practice.
Circular Next: Connect the chain, accelerate the transition
Taking place alongside Recycling 2025, Circular Next is the conference where government, industry, and knowledge institutions work together toward a circular future. The Dutch government has set ambitious circularity and waste management targets for 2030 and 2050. Circular Next is all about learning from one another, inspiring action, and fostering concrete collaboration. The three-day setup allows every aspect of the circular transition to be explored: policy, implementation, and international opportunities.
Programme
Tuesday 11 November – The Circular Route: From Ambition to Action
The first conference day focuses on chain collaboration to achieve national circular objectives. How do we translate policy into tangible action?
Highlights from the programme include:
- PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency: Integrated Circular Economy Report 2025 – concrete policy needed to seize opportunities
- Insights from the National Programme for Circular Economy
- DCMR Environmental Service Rijnmond: The Circular Desk – supporting entrepreneurs toward more efficient resource use
- Renewi: Circular materials under the motto “waste does not exist”
- GeoFluxus: The role of data in the circular economy
Wednesday 12 November – Towards High-Value Reuse in Construction
The second conference day is organised by BRBS Recycling, VERAS, and Water Alliance, and focuses on high-value reuse and circular construction solutions.
Programme highlights include:
- Presentations by Heijmans, Rijkswaterstaat, and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Becker
- Panel discussion “Top or Flop” featuring PS Loop, REKO, and WEEE Nederland
- Presentation of circular demolition verification certificates by SVMS
Thursday 13 November – International Cooperation
The final day is dedicated to cross-border collaboration and international opportunities within the circular economy.
Programme highlights include:
- Contributions from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Rijkswaterstaat, and MetaSus
- RVO: Internationalisation of the circular economy
- Sessions on ambition, policy, and best practices
- Visit of a Canadian delegation for knowledge exchange with Dutch companies during Netherlands meets Canada @ Vakbeurs Recycling & Circulair Next
During this international session on Thursday 13 November (09:30 – 12:30), Dutch and Canadian organisations will meet to exchange knowledge and explore collaboration opportunities in the circular economy. The session will be followed by a light lunch and the opportunity to visit the exhibition.
Practical information
Event: Recycling 2025 & Circular Next
Dates: Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13 November 2025
Location: Evenementenhal Gorinchem
Building a circular future together
Recycling 2025 and Circular Next bring the entire chain together. From innovation to implementation, from local initiatives to international cooperation. Water Alliance is involved as a knowledge partner within the Circular Expert Group, working together on solutions that accelerate the transition toward a circular economy.
If you would like to take part in the international session and meet the Canadian delegation, please register via this form.
