CirkArena / What we do
Collaboration with Industry
How Can We Help You?
| 1 | Understanding New Legislation. Circular economy regulations span thousands of pages, but they all aim for one goal: decoupling economic growth from the consumption of primary raw materials. We’ll guide you through this complex landscape, offer examples from the Czech Republic and abroad, and help you meet demanding legal requirements. |
| 2 | Making Your Products Truly Circular. We’ll help ensure your products and services meet current and future regulations — and go beyond, becoming genuinely circular. We offer extensive research facilities, an experienced team, and full commitment. |
| 3 | Evaluating Investments and Projects. We’ll show you how new investments, products, and services are now assessed — not only based on demand, but also under the EU Taxonomy framework. |
| 4 | Funding Opportunities. We’ll help you identify grants and funding programs that support your circular economy projects. |
What We Offer
Waste Management in Practice
- R&D in recycling and waste processing — developing technologies for recycling industrial waste, especially from metallurgy. Optimization of metallurgical processes and reuse of waste in the steel industry.
- Development of recycling methods for metal-bearing and mineral materials (mineral processing, hydrometallurgy).
- Solutions for using waste and by-products in construction applications, including technical validation.
- Processing waste materials into construction products.
- Designing processes for handling technological waste from production.
Analytical Capabilities
- Chemical analysis of waste materials — composition testing across a wide range of waste types.
- Structural assessment of steel constructions — using non-destructive sampling methods to evaluate remaining lifespan.
- Destructive and non-destructive testing of structures and building products, including diagnostics for various types of buildings and infrastructure.
- Waste characterization (elemental composition, chemical profiling, leaching tests — tank tests, column tests, pH stat, etc.).
- Methodologies for characterizing polymer materials for quality control and recyclability.
Consulting and Advisory Services
- Environmental and economic evaluation of recycling technologies.
- Circular economy audits.
- Background studies and waste characterization for setting legal requirements.
- Material flow analysis of waste, including construction and demolition waste.
- Energy audits and solutions for energy-efficient buildings.
- Pre-demolition and pre-renovation audits.
- Packaging lifecycle consulting.
- Product redesign for sustainability.
- Built Heritage and Circular Construction (in collaboration with RESTORE fx)
Expertise in cultural heritage
- GreenMuseum (FUTUREUM, MUSEum+, National Agricultural Museum Prague, Čáslav, Ostrava, etc.)
- GreenHeritage – sustainable revitalization of heritage buildings.
- GreenRestore – non-toxic pest control without biocides (dematerialized process).
Applied Research
- Use of secondary raw materials in new material applications.
- Experimental and applied research: TAČR, UIA, New European Bauhaus, and IROP (FUTUREUM).
And Something Extra
For startups and new businesses:
- LAB Zero – supporting the transfer of applied research into practice.
- EnviBooster – acceleration program for environmental startups.
- ENVI Scan, Project, Supervision – basic environmental audit for companies.
- Detailed market and segment analysis, mapping, and evaluation.
- Inspirational international study trips.
- Dissemination activities: exhibitions, showcases, workshops, and educational programs.
