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by Tabitha Ashley Opondo Technologies for the construction sector to transition to the circular economy If the construction sector wants to completely transition to a circular economy, then sustainable practices should be carried out from the initial planning stage. This article will break down how the sector can enhance material...
The appeal of metropolitan areas has not waned even after the Corona years and the associated yearning for rural lifestyles: In 2021, for example, Berlin recorded a 16.5 percent increase in new residents compared with the previous year. According to a forecast by UN DESA, two out of three people...
by Tabitha Ashley Opondo Technologies for the construction sector to transition to the circular economy The construction industry has long been known for its unsustainable practices, with buildings often being designed and constructed with little regard for their environmental impact. However, as concerns about climate change and resource depletion continue...
In December 2022 Janka Eckert and Julia Kline invited us to a webinar on "How to become circular with your fashion brand in 2023”. Janka and Julia are sustainable fashion consultants and support companies in their transformation in becoming a sustainable player in their industry. Through their expertise, they have...
New Years eve in Berlin has just passed, and unfortunately (but predictably) the streets are covered in the waste that an all-out evening of fireworks leaves behind - plastic shards, wooden sticks, damp cardboard and an odd looking red dust. But look a little closer, and in amongst this you’ll...
Circular Berlin celebrates 4 years of active involvement in the circular economy development in Berlin. Let us take a look at the main highlights and learnings in 2022, and celebrate it jointly, as without your support it would be difficult. Building a stronger community Our community of members continues to...
What if we could get to the root of the climate crisis, and make our lives not less but more fulfilling at the same time? This is the question behind the Make it Circular Challenge, a new competition launched by What Design Can Do (WDCD) and the IKEA Foundation. From...
Faircado, the Berlin-based startup in sustainable technology, has launched a new, cross-browser extension that would change the consumer experience and online buying behaviour for the benefit of our planet. On the 22nd of September, in the heart of the German capital, the company celebrated the new technology becoming available to...
It’s back-to-school time again, and because education is top-of-mind for many of us at the moment, we thought it would be a great time to discuss the role of education when it comes to the circular economy, provide a bit more insight about what the education team has been up...
Within the framework of the Circular City Challenge, answers were found to the challenges of the transformation to a circular urban system. BERLIN, May 19, 2022 - Circular City Challenge 2022 With the Circular City Challenge, Circular Berlin, Circular Munich, Materialkreislauf und Circonnact set themselves the aim of helping to...
