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Conference Moves CirkArena Forward Once Again
How can industrial heritage be transformed into a technological advantage for the future? This question resonated throughout an international conference hosted on Tuesday in Vendryně by Material and Metallurgical Research (MMV) under the umbrella of the CirkArena...
Memorandum of Understanding with the QUT
We are happy to announce that MMV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) located in Brisbane, Australia. This Memorandum is the first step in establishing a framework for cooperation and knowledge exchange in areas...
CirkArena at the Art & Science Festival: Science, Art and Circular Inspiration
CirkArena connects research, education, and public-benefit activities with the aim of promoting sustainable development and a circular approach in both industry and everyday life. These activities are part of a long-term educational and awareness programme, within...
CirkArena at the Art & Science Festival
CirkArena connects research, education, and public-benefit activities with the aim of promoting sustainable development and a circular approach in both industry and everyday life. Over the next three years, it will offer a series of meetings, workshops, and events for...
Memories from Werk Arena
The old Werk Arena was full of life. Thunderous applause, goals and victories alternated with moments of tension and disappointment. Fans’ songs echoed from the stands, while first dates and unexpected encounters unfolded between the seats. Sports and cultural history...
Circular Economy at the Beats for Love Festival: A Lively Debate at FUTUREUM
On Saturday, 5 July, a panel discussion on the circular economy took place in FUTUREUM, right in the heart of the Beats for Love festival. The event showed that even at a music festival it is possible to speak openly and engagingly about key topics of sustainability...
CirkArena at B4Love: Panel Discussion on the Circular Economy
FUTUREUM | as part of the B4Love FestivalSaturday, 5 July | 18:00 What does the circular economy mean, and why is it important for us? What does it look like in practice? And how can it help not only industry but also each of us in everyday life? We invite you to an...
Official Launch of the CirkArena Project: Thank You for Being With Us
On 25–26 March 2025, the official launch of the CirkArena project took place in Vendryně near Třinec – a unique centre for advancing the circular economy in the Moravian-Silesian Region. Although the project has been running for several months, this moment – when...
CirkArena: Kick-off Meeting
The official launch of the project, in the form of a meeting with project partners and invited guests, will take place on 25–26 March at the Hotel Vitality in Vendryně. Attendance is by invitation and registration only.
Questions & Answers – Join the Discussion about CirkArena
Are you curious about what CirkArena will look like, how it will work, and what will happen on the site of the former ice hockey arena? Come and ask anything you’d like to know. An informal discussion about the CirkArena research and development centre will take place...
Rethinking Waste: An Introduction to Waste Valorisation
When we think of waste, we often picture materials that are unwanted, unusable, or worthless. Maybe it’s trash bags, landfills, or litter on the street. Perhaps it’s demolition debris, industrial residues, or agricultural by-products. Whatever comes to mind, the...
Welcome to CirkArena
CirkArena is a research and development center focused on driving innovation in the circular economy. Our work centers around waste valorization, specifically industrial waste, construction waste, and biowaste. As waste management becomes an increasingly urgent...
What If There Were No Waste
You might often wonder how quickly plastics, paper, or other types of waste pile up again at home. You ask yourself where it all comes from and whether we could be doing something differently. Even if you carefully sort your waste, even if you shop responsibly and...