Circular economy region Münsterland

Gather information, exchange ideas, find new partners within the network, and develop ideas and approaches for resource-efficient and sustainable business practices: this is what the 12th Efficiency Forum for Business has to offer. This year’s main theme is ‘Transformation – Sustainable. Efficient. Intelligent’.

The one-day event is aimed at manufacturing companies, opinion leaders and service providers working in the fields of resource conservation and sustainability.

A total of twelve sessions are divided into three thematic areas:

• Resource management
• Transformation
• Opportunities

The sessions will begin with a brief introduction to the State of North Rhine-Westphalia’s circular economy strategy, which is due to be officially launched a week later, as well as a ‘speed dating’ session to allow participants to get to know one another briefly. The accompanying exhibition featuring solution providers will once again form an integral part of the forum.

The Efficiency Forum for Business is free of charge for visitors. The aim is to provide the regional business community with a platform to learn about potential opportunities, solutions and approaches, and to discuss these and exchange experiences.

Under the theme “Sustainability reporting – a curse or a blessing?”, the Münster Chamber of Skilled Trades is hosting the “Sustainability Day for the Skilled Trades” on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Sustainability continues to grow in importance within the skilled trades sector. At the same time, sustainability reporting is increasingly coming into focus for many businesses – whether due to requirements from clients, banks, supply chains or public tenders.

At the 2026 Sustainability Day for the Skilled Trades, participants will work together to explore what sustainability reporting can mean for skilled trades businesses, which requirements are becoming relevant, and how businesses can tackle the issue in a practical way.

Attendees can look forward to expert insights, a practical case study on a company’s journey towards producing its own sustainability report, and an interactive exchange at various themed discussion tables. There, they will have the opportunity to ask specific questions, find out about support services and take away ideas to apply to their own businesses.

Planned topics include:

• Scopes
• Social sustainability
• Economic sustainability
• Environmental sustainability
• CO₂ accounting

The event provides a forum for guidance, discussion and networking – practical, accessible and with a focus on the challenges and opportunities facing the skilled trades sector.

Saerbeck energy talks

Showplace after the construction site: Factory tour of the completed EGST plants

Details of the individual energy talks will be announced in good time. announced in good time. The energy talks are organised by the Förderverein Klimakommune Saerbeck, the co-operation partner is the Junge Gemeinschaft Münster.

Contents:

Welcome and company presentation

• Which systems does W&H build and why?
• Presentation of the various flexible packaging options
• Which packaging applications have been developed and why?
• Presentation of the packaging products that have been developed in the last 3-5 years
• How can mono-materials be used instead of PET?

Technical centre: view systems (from granulate grain to the finished film roll)
Factory tour if necessary

Taking stock. Shaping the future.

Together, we have made a difference, brought about change and shaped the future. Now is the time to take stock of the successes of our three ERDF projects and look ahead to new ones.
Join us as Grünes Gründen Münsterland, the Münsterland Circular Economy Region and Sustainable Innovation Münsterland take stock together.

• When: Thursday, 26 November 2026
• Where: Hafenkäserei Münster (Am Mittelhafen 20, 48155 Münster)
•    What to expect: A review of the project results, exciting real-world examples, time for discussion and networking, and a joint closing event.

Please make a note of the date now! An official invitation with the detailed programme and registration details will follow shortly.