We are pleased to share the latest instalment in the EU-CIRCUITS video series — Episode 07 — now available on our YouTube channel. This episode highlights the essential role of TNO, one of the key partners in the CIRC-UITS project, and explores how their work supports circular economy solutions for electronics and semiconductors. The EU-CIRCUITS series showcases the diverse expertise across the CIRC-UITS consortium and highlights how each partner contributes to achieving the project’s objectives. In this seventh episode, viewers are introduced to TNO’s vision, capabilities, and contributions within the project’s framework.
TNO: Bridging Research and Circular Innovation
TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research) brings world-class research and applied innovation to the CIRC-UITS project. Their work focuses on developing methodologies and tools that enable smarter reuse, reverse supply chain strategies, and sustainability integration in electronics manufacturing — all crucial themes for enhancing circularity in semiconductor-intensive sectors.
In the video, TNO’s role in advancing circular approaches is presented clearly, showing how scientific research and industrial applications come together to address resource dependency and promote sustainable product lifecycles.
Why Watch This Episode
This episode of EU-CIRCUITS offers:
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Insights into TNO’s research strategy and its relevance to CIRC-UITS.
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Examples of how data-driven decision tools and circular frameworks can impact electronics and automotive supply chains.
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A closer look at real efforts to extend the lifetime of electronic components and reduce waste.
The series as a whole highlights how circular principles can be embedded into complex industrial value chains through collaboration, digitalisation, and scientific insight.
Watch and Stay Connected
We invite partners, stakeholders, and all interested in sustainable electronics and materials circularity to watch EU-CIRCUITS Episode 07 – #TNO on the CIRC-UITS YouTube channel. Stay tuned for further episodes featuring more partners and stories from across the consortium.