Dr. Giorgos Demetriou, Director of Circular Economy Research Center (CERC) of Ecole des Ponts (ENPC), was one of the main speakers of the webinar series “‘Loops’ First Episode on the Digital Circular Economy”, which took place on the 8th of July and was organized by the VELTHA organization. Dr. Giorgos Demetriou discussed the policy history of Circular Economy in Europe and pointed out how technology and circular economy can work together to produce a more sustainable outcome. Among other projects, SmartShip was referred to as a standing point for circular economy practices in the maritime industry.