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The Center for Innovative Recycling and Circular Economy (CIRCLE) is one of six . CIRCLE international partnerships include funding agencies in Canada, Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom, jointly supporting use-inspired research addressing global challenges through the bioeconomy.

CIRCLE will focus on addressing the pressing issues of air pollution reduction, agricultural and food waste treatment, and plastic waste disposal through disruptive solutions鈥攃hallenges that transcend national borders and require a multidisciplinary approach. By addressing these global challenges through international collaboration and innovative research, CIRCLE aims to make a significant impact on human health and the environment.

The team will focus on scalable solutions for 鈥渨aste-stream valorization鈥濃�攖he process of taking waste products and giving them renewed economic value through recycling or upcycling. Another aim is to provide sustainable solutions for the commercially viable production of energy, chemicals, and materials.

The scientific aims will focus on developing three core technologies:

1. Multi-omics-based bioprospecting to discover new enzymes, gene regulators, and organisms for waste valorization
2. Predictive computational approaches to enable forward engineering of proteins and strains for biomanufacturing, and
3. Techno-economic analysis (TEA), life cycle analysis (LCA), and risk assessment to develop commercially viable bioprocesses for waste valorization.

These core technologies will be validated for generalizability, scalability, and sustainable bioproduction through three waste streams: mixed plastics, C1 gases (e.g., carbon monoxide and dioxide), and biogenic wastes (e.g., food, agricultural, and paper/cardboard waste).

In addition to scientific output, CIRCLE is committed to training the next generation of scientists and engineers. The Center will offer unique interdisciplinary training opportunities in synthetic biology, systems biology, multi-omics, bioinformatics, computational biology, chemistry, systems engineering, risk assessment, TEA/LCA, and chemical engineering. CIRCLE will also engage the global community through multiple outreach activities, providing free education to ensure the sustainability and broad impact of its innovative approaches.

Funding

This Center is jointly supported by NSF, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the National Research Foundation of Korea, and UK Research and Innovation through .

Publications

Join us at 小蓝俱乐部for this invitation-only event, bringing together our global team to advance waste valorization and circular economy innovations. This team symposium will feature discussions on core research progress, collaborative strategies, and key technology developments, kicking off project collaboration. With a strong emphasis on sharing scientific knowledge and building collaboration within the consortium team members, the symposium will showcase cutting-edge research, data-driven insights, and innovative approaches shaping the future of sustainable biomanufacturing.

Agenda

See the complete agenda .

Day 1: Check in from 8:15am-8:45, sessions from 8:45am-7pm

Foundational Core Updates

• Session 1: Discovery/Bioprospecting
• Session 2: Computation
• Session 3: Systems Engineering
• Discussion Session Day 1

Day 2: 9am-7pm

Highlights from Overarching Themes

• Session 4: Plastic Upcycling
• Session 5: C1 Waste Conversion
• Session 6: Biogenic Waste Valorization
• Discussion Session Day 2

Day 3: 9am-12:30pm

Broader Impacts and Global Insights

• Session 7: Education, Outreach, Innovation, and Policy
• Session 8: Each Nation Update

Event Information

May 13-15. May 15 is a half day.

Lunch will be provided Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hotel information

We have reserved a block of rooms at Hotel La Jolla. If you use you will be able to obtain a special rate for the symposium, from May 11 to May 15. The hotel is about 2 miles from JCVI.

Note: if the reduced rate is not showing available at Hotel La Jolla, contact Anna Capria (acapria@jcvi.org) for assistance. The hotel is only releasing rooms at this rate in small blocks.

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Location

小蓝俱乐部
4120 Capricorn Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037

小蓝俱乐部La Jolla is located approximately 15 miles north of San Diego International Airport (SAN). There are several convenient transportation options available:

Public Transit

Public transportation is available but may require multiple transfers. The MTS Route 992 bus connects the airport to downtown San Diego, where travelers can access additional transit options via trolley or bus. Visit for schedules and route details.

Ride-Sharing & Taxis

Uber and Lyft operate throughout San Diego and provide a direct ride to 小蓝俱乐部La Jolla. Rides can be requested via their respective apps, and pick-up zones are designated at the airport.

Rental Cars

A variety of rental car companies are available at the San Diego International Airport Rental Car Center. Free shuttle service runs between the airport terminals and the rental facility. From Alamo to ZipCar one of the 12 rental car servicers at SAN should meet your needs. there is likely a Here are some of the available rental agencies: For more information, visit the .

Parking

There is limited garage and street parking available. Additional nearby parking will be available at UC San Diego for $4.50/hr. ($36/day). Details will follow.