This short survey (just 11 questions) is part of three projects under the Horizon Europe program —Cir4Fun, R-evolve, and FRANCESCA— all united by a common goal: to make the furniture sector more circular, systemic, and measurable. At the heart of the survey lies a simple but crucial question: how bulky are we? Understanding this is … Read more
FRANCESCA brings together 15 partners from 8 European countries, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Belgium, Portugal, and Italy, ensuring a holistic approach to the circular transition of the furniture sector. CETEM, the Spanish technology centre, coordinates FRANCESCA and oversees the management of the three circular demonstrators, ensuring smooth execution and alignment across all activities. The consortium’s … Read more
The European furniture industry is accelerating its transition towards more sustainable and circular business models. New regulations, advances in standardisation and increasingly demanding market expectations are reshaping the way we design, manufacture and manage furniture. In this context, at FRANCESCA project we are working to support manufacturers and other value chain stakeholders in developing practical … Read more
The Technical Research Centre of Furniture and Wood of the Region of Murcia (CETEM) hosted the kick-off meeting of the European project FRANCESCA, a strategic initiative that aims to transform the furniture sector by applying circular economy principles throughout the product life cycle. The project seeks to promote more sustainable models of design, manufacturing, repair … Read more