From Industrial Symbiosis to Operational Hubs: IS2H4C at Midterm

Can heavy industrial regions truly become circular, resilient and climate-neutral, building on existing infrastructure and cutting-edge sustainable technologies? What does it take to align technological innovation, business models, governance and financial schemes, and society around that transformation? These questions framed the 5th IS2H4C General Assembly, held on 24–25 February 2026 and hosted by Infraserv at […]

From Industrial Symbiosis 2 Hubs 4 Circularity 

 On the outskirts of Europe’s towns, pipes and chimneys still mark the skyline. This skyline tells a story of prosperity built on steel, paper, chemicals, and many other European businesses. These factories remind us of a model that has long been linear: source materials, process them, sell the products, and dispose of the residues. That […]

IS2H4C WP3 Meeting at Industriepark Höchst: Advancing the Social Dimension of Circular Industry

Source: Infraserv Höchst On 28 October 2025, partners of IS2H4C’s Work Package 3 (WP3) gathered for their latest coordination meeting – a hybrid event hosted on-site at Industriepark Höchst by Infraserv Höchst. The meeting brought together representatives from academia, industry, and innovation clusters to exchange updates on ongoing research and practical steps toward strengthening the social dimension of […]