Roskilde University

Roskilde University (RU) was founded in 1972 and has since its foundation been leading among European universities in rethinking traditional ways of approaching both teaching and research.

Roskilde University is one of the partners in the project Circular South Baltic.

Their research has a special focus on responding to societal needs for knowledge and addressing complex issues in more holistic ways than is typically the case with traditional single disciplinarity research and teaching.

The Circular South Baltic project is placed in the research group TRANSITIONS – Sustainability Transitions and Environmental Planning.
See more: https://forskning.ruc.dk/da/organisations/transitions

The TRANSITIONS group includes 25 researchers. The research focuses on environmental problems that arise from the exploitation of nature, resources, infrastructure and technology. Researchers in the group have played a leading role in several research projects on urban transformation and circular economy in the built environment.

Contact Thomas Budde Christensen

Associate Professor
tbc@ruc.dk
+45 20 78 43 79

Thomas Budde Christensen

"I'm passionate about advising entrepreneurs, supporting them on their journey, and scouting for companies that could be potential licensees."

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Circular South Baltic (CSB)

This project focuses on driving a green transition in the building and construction sector, benefiting both the environment and regional competitiveness. By fostering innovation and collaboration across borders, we aim to reduce the sector’s environmental impact while supporting businesses in adopting sustainable practices.

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Circular South Baltic

Join the Future of Circular Construction: This project focuses on driving a green transition in the building and construction sector, benefiting both the environment and regional competitiveness. By fostering innovation and collaboration across borders, we aim to reduce the sector’s environmental impact while supporting businesses in adopting sustainable practices.

What is holding circular construction back?

Our partner asked polish construction companies about the benefits and barriers they experience when working with secondary materials.

Read the article here

30. apr. 2026

Loop Forum Copenhagen

Last week it was Vilnius - this week Copenhagen! Circular South Baltic attended the Loop Forum in Copenhagen

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23. apr. 2026

Study tour Lithuania

Exploring Circular Solutions in Vilnius with companies from Sweden, Denmark, Poland and Germany

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18. mar. 2026

Study tour Denmark

Selective demolition - on the road to reusing and recycling much more material from demolition projects!

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17. dec. 2025

Digitale markedspladser driver væksten i genbrug af byggematerialer

En ny rapport fra Circular South Baltic-projektet viser, at digitale platforme er afgørende for at skalere markedet for genbrugte byggematerialer i Danmark og nabolandene. Data fra fire Østersølande giver indblik i løsninger, potentialer og næste skridt for den cirkulære byggebranche.

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3. dec. 2025

Study tour Malmö

Great inspiration in Malmö! Sustainable Business Hub hosted a great group of Danish SMEs and municipalities looking for inspiration and lessons learned in reusing and recycling of building materials!

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28. nov. 2025

Sustainability, Innovation and the Future of Wood Processing - Lithuania

On November 28 in Kaunas, our partners Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) hosted the event: “New Directions: Sustainability, Innovation and the Future of Wood Processing”

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21. nov. 2025

How can we accelerate circularity in Poland?

How can we accelerate circularity in Poland? And what needs to be changed to build more from second-hand resources? On November 21 we discussed these topics on a workshop at the Northern Chamber of Commerce, organized as part of our Circular South Baltic project.

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31. okt. 2025

Building Green Copenhagen

There’s no better place to get inspired than Building Green Copenhagen – where ideas for a more sustainable future take root and grow.

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7. okt. 2025

Circularity and re-use workshop in Sweden

Our circular south baltic partner in Sweden, Sustainable Business Hub invited the entire value chain in the construction sector in the region of Skåne to a workshop about circularity and re-use.

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18. sep. 2025

BIM World Copenhagen

BIM World Copenhagen set the stage for international dialogue on sustainable construction, highlighting how industrialization and automation can drive circular solutions and lower CO₂ emissions across borders.

11. sep. 2025

Danish workshop with NÆSTE

With Denmark’s first Circular South Baltic workshop, Næste ApS set a strong example for circular construction and the reuse of high-quality materials.

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Get access to local workshops, international network, opportunities for international study tours and events, and knowledge about the future of circular construction.

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