Tag: circular berlin
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Position Paper on the EU Circular Economy Act (CEA)
Published by Circular Berlin, Circular Black Forest and the Steinbeis Consulting Center Circular Economy welcome the European Commission’s initiative to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy through the proposed Circular Economy Act (CEA). A framework for systemic circular transformation The draft Act marks an important step towards a more circular Europe. To achieve real impact, it needs to…
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From Repair to a Circular Urban Society
Repair as a Key Urban Question Electrical and electronic devices are among the largest material streams in cities today. In Berlin alone, around 23,516 tons were discarded in Berlin . Many products have ever shorter lifespans, while repairs are often perceived as too complicated or too expensive. Yet repair holds enormous potential: it saves resources,…
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From Soil to Plate and Back Again: Berlin’s Path to a Circular Food System
Food isn’t just something we eat – it’s part of a larger system that connects soil, water, climate, and communities. In Berlin, we are rethinking food through the lens of the Circular Economy: an approach that closes loops, reduces waste, and creates value at every stage. At Circular Berlin, we believe food holds the power…
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Politische Empfehlungen für EPR für Textilien in Deutschland
Published by Deutschland entwickelt derzeit ein nationales System der Erweiterten Herstellerverantwortung (EPR) für Textilien – als Reaktion auf die überarbeitete Abfallrahmenrichtlinie (Waste Framework Directive, WFD) (Richtlinie 2008/98/EG) vom März 2025. Diese Entwicklung ermöglicht es, die nationale Textilabfallpolitik systematisch an den Prinzipien von Nachhaltigkeit, sozialer Gerechtigkeit und globaler Verantwortung auszurichten. Während das EPR-Rahmenwerk der EU eine…
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Takeaways from the AGYLE Live Week – Circular Economy Edition
As part of the 2024 AGYLE – African German Young Leaders in Business cohort, I had the unique opportunity to join the programme´s Live Week in Berlin, from 16th to the 20th September. The AGYLE programme is a project by Deutschland Land der Ideen that aims to connect young African and German leaders from business,…
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Circular transformation does not work alone, it needs partnerships
Cities are at the center of the necessary change towards more sustainability and climate protection. Studies indicate that Circular Economy is a significant lever for reducing the climate impacts of our actions. Depending on the study, the manner of product manufacturing and usage influences 40% to as much as 80% of greenhouse gas emissions. As actors…
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Stellungnahme zur Nationalen Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie (NKWS)
Written by Circular Berlin, Circular Black Forest, Circular Munich e.V und das CircularPSP-Konsortium und Empirica Gesellschaft für Kommunikations– und Technologieforschung mbH begrüßen die umfassende und systemisch angelegte Nationale Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie (NKWS). Kreislaufwirtschaft als Vision für die Gesellschaft Der aktuelle Entwurf vom 18. Juni 2024 konzentriert sich auf Hinweise zur wirtschaftlichen Transformation, ohne eine gesellschaftliche Vision zu…
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Circular City Challenge 2.0: After intensive matchmaking, 23 circular economy solutions start implementation
In the Circular City Challenge 2.0, which was launched in August 2023, the 20-member jury, made up of city representatives from over 4 cities and municipalities, nominated the most promising solutions and approaches from the more than 120 submissions. From the large number of interesting projects, 23 concepts were particularly convincing in terms of making…