Towards urban symbiosis of critical raw materials: collaborative value creation models in circular ecosystems
The UrbanSymbiosis-research project aims to create sustainable pathways for cities by increasing the circularity of critical raw materials. The project aims for finding efficient and innovative solutions to stem the loss of resources in the future economy. The urban symbiosis -logic is a solution to sustainable resource use and the preservation of critical raw materials` value during their lifecycle. The focus of the project is on three application areas in high-technology products: medical devices, smart buildings and electronic consumer devices.
Future-focused seminar
Circular futures – critical raw materials (CRM) in the urban context
Date: Thursday 27.11.2025, 9.00 – 12.15
Location: Hanken, Arkadiankatu 22, Helsinki, room A309
Agenda and link to registration here. Participation is possible on-site or on-line.
Resilience of supply of Critical Raw Materials -webinar
Webinar was held at Friday 9th May 2025 in Helsinki, Finland
Updates
August 19, 2025
Publications page updated.
January 20, 2025
New publications added.
September 9, 2024
New publications added.
May 6, 2024
New conference paper, poster and Master Thesis added.
The seminar entitled “Critical Raw Materials (CRM) in a Circular Economy” was held on 17.5.2023. Read more.
UrbanSymbiosis in funded by Academy of Finland.