CIRCULAR ECONOMY CIRCLES
We created the concept of Circular Economy Circles in order to provide a network and platform to exchange ideas on circularity and be inspired by practical examples in Switzerland.
Each Circle focuses on an industry or sector, and hosts regular events, networking and information-sharing. Each of our Circle leads works with participants in their sector to identify deep-dive topics to explore, and they are responsible for building up the Circle’s community.
The focus is primarily on facilitating exchange between practitioners working in the respective sectors, creating new connections and opportunities for collaboration on circular ideas. Of course, we welcome anyone with an interest to participate.
Fashion & Textiles Circle Zürich
Powered by the Impact Hub Zurich and as part of the Circular Economy Transition Switzerland, the Fashion & Textile Circle aims to connect Entrepreneurs, Brands, Non-Profit and Corporate in order to facilitate a Circular Fashion & Textile Economy.
Circle Lead:
Pia-Maria Laux
The Circular Design Circle
Design is a powerful force in the transition towards a circular economy.
For whom?
The Circular Design Circle (CDC) brings together people that are dedicated to the circular economy transition and passionate about circular design. It is at home at the Impact Hub Zurich and open to anyone.
Join us - whether you have design in your job title or not - as long as you are interested in
Sharing of hands-on methods and tools
Sharing of knowledge & experiences
Looking for inspiration
Connecting with other practitioners
Helping to build the circular design ecosystem
Why?
Our vision is that Switzerland is a thriving circular design hotspot. Like a forest, we are an abundant circular design ecosystem where the trees and life forms are synergistically connected. We are exchanging nutrients and information to flourish as a community.Together we are designing a circular, regenerative reality.How?
The role of the CDC on this journey is to
strengthen the circular design practice, methods and community
create spaces, gatherings and free community workshops on circular design to exchange insights and best practices.
use design as a force for positive change.
Circle leads: Simon Widmer & Sarra Ganouchi
Fashion & Textiles Circle Bern
In conjunction with Impact Hub Bern, and as part of the Circular Economy Transition Switzerland, the Fashion and Textiles Circle Bern is committed to raising awareness, fostering collaboration, and supporting qualitative growth among the various actors to support a thriving, regional Swiss textile ecosystem.
Circle Lead:
Martha Kellerhals-Djerf
Build your own Circular Economy Circle!
If you also want to start Circular Economy Circle – with a focus on an industry that you are passionate about – get in touch with us here! Our current Circle leads would also be happy to hear from you if you are interested in running events in your city related to their Circles.