This Summer marked a milestone for both the EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) movement and one our promising start-ups. Remonda, a Seville-based circular innovator, took centre stage during the inauguration of the new Joint Research Centre (JRC) building in Seville, a striking new facility designed by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, and a true embodiment of NEB values: sustainability, inclusion, and beauty.
Remonda transforms orange peel waste – an abundant local byproduct – into regenerative biomaterials, proving how innovation can emerge from hyperlocal resources while addressing global sustainability challenges. Their story reflects the spirit of NEB: designing solutions that are not only climate-conscious, but also rooted in place, community, and aesthetics.
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Remonda’s origin story traces back to the NEB Climathon, where the initial concept was born. Supported through the NEB Maker Spaces, the team rapidly developed their first prototypes, and officially launched their company with the help of the NEB Catalyse accelerator.
Across each stage of growth, Remonda has exemplified the NEB ethos, demonstrating that regenerative design, circular economy, and local innovation can intersect to build more beautiful, sustainable futures.
At the JRC building inauguration, Remonda shared their vision with none other than European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Vera Winthagen, Acting Head of the New European Bauhaus, and Mikel Landabaso, Director of the JRC in Seville – all central figures in shaping the NEB and fostering mission-driven innovation across Europe.
Their participation also featured in the premiere of “RIPPLE”, a documentary by Pantelis Frantzis, which highlights NEB stories across Europe, including Remonda’s journey from local waste to material innovation.
The new JRC building in Seville – view project details – is set to become the European Union’s first carbon-positive facility. It will house over 400 professionals working to deliver a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient Europe. As a physical space, it reflects the New European Bauhaus mission: to make the Green Deal a cultural, human-centred, and positive experience.
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