Manifesto & Guides

Discover the key publications of the CEO project:
the Manifesto as an inspiring overview,
and four dedicated guidelines offering practical knowledge for
- Legal Frameworks,
- Circular Business Models,
- Circular Furniture Design,
- Circular Materials (in progress).

CEO MANIFESTO
The CEO Manifesto presents the broader vision behind the project and outlines why the transition towards circularity in the office furniture sector is both urgent and necessary. It brings together perspectives, impulses, lessons learned and practical examples from across the CEO partnership to show how the sector can move beyond linear patterns of production and consumption towards more sustainable and resilient systems.

Legal Frameworks Guideline
Understand the regulatory landscape behind circular office furniture systems. This guideline highlights the legal and policy frameworks that affect circular design, reuse and public procurement across the North Sea Region.

Circular Business Models Guideline
Learn how circular business models can reshape value creation in the office furniture sector. This guideline highlights practical approaches that keep products and materials in use for longer while supporting economic viability across the value chain.

Circular Furniture Design Guideline
Learn how design decisions shape the circular potential of office furniture. This guideline introduces practical principles for creating products that are built for longevity, reuse, repair and material recovery.