Three years into the ReSoURCE project, our latest consortium meeting marked a significant milestone: Month 36. This time, we were warmly hosted by CPI at their facilities in the northeast of England, near Newcastle. Upon arrival, CPI colleagues offered a guided tour of their state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities. Their well-equipped infrastructure provided valuable insight into the technical capacity and innovation potential that CPI brings to the project.

The first day also included smaller group meetings where partners aligned on the progress of various work packages and discussed next steps. The second day was dedicated to a full consortium meeting. With a packed agenda, we reviewed project management updates and heard presentations from all Work Package leaders. These updates focused on both recent progress and the key activities planned for the final phase of the project.

A central focus of the meeting was the discussion around the project’s key exploitable results. Partners engaged in defining which results offer the most relevance and potential impact, as well as how best to maximise their uptake and long-term value. Follow-up meetings are planned to continue aligning on these outcomes, which will be shared in more detail at the ReSoURCE final event. In the evening, the consortium came together for a group dinner—an opportunity to reconnect and strengthen collaboration in a more informal setting.

Before heading home on the third day, we visited the Port of Sunderland. This site stands out for its growing circularity hub, which has spurred the development of a regional industrial cluster. The port plays a vital role in handling commodities such as pulp and general cargo, serving as an intermodal logistics hub with rail connectivity. It also contributes significantly to the local economy.

Our tour, led by the port’s Commercial Manager, began with an overview of Sunderland’s maritime heritage. Once a hub for shipbuilding, the port is now repositioning itself as a centre for green industrial innovation on the northeast coast of England. The circularity hub at the port illustrates the real-world application of circular economy principles and supports broader goals for regional regeneration and decarbonisation. The visit was a compelling example of how industrial reuse and environmental innovation can intersect.

Overall, the M36 gathering was an opportunity to reflect on our journey so far, align on priorities, and reinforce the spirit of collaboration that underpins ReSoURCE. A sincere thank you to our colleagues at CPI for their excellent organisation and hospitality—we truly appreciated the warm welcome and thoughtful planning.

We’re proud of the strong consortium we’ve built and look forward to sharing the outcomes of our work at the ReSoURCE final event. Stay tuned!