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Welcome to

CIRCULAR
CITIZENS

 

Our project aims is to study citizens that are active in the Circular Economy, by analysing and sharing inspirational stories of personal transformations to generate mutual learning that transcends the local contexts. 

FINAL EVENT:
THE HARD FACTS
OF THE “SOFT” CITIZEN TRANSFORMATION
FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY  (09.11.23)outcomes
here

- CIRCULAR CITIZENS -

ABOUT the PROJECT

ABOUT US

WHY? 

 

The official discussions on the topic often center on the technological solutions, while little attention is paid to societal norms, citizens’ willingness and motivation to be active in the Circular Economy.  We believe that citizens are active thinkers, beyond just consumers of goods. Citizens are equally important for creating value in the Circular Economy, along with businesses, municipalities and governments. 

WHAT? 

 

Our project is about the circular activities of citizens, the value of these activities is usually under-explored. During the next three years (2021-2023) we study what citizens are already doing to minimize waste and prolong the life of goods through repair, reuse and recycle. Our aim is to learn about citizens’ motivations, everyday routines and practical strategies to be more circular.  

HOW? 

 

By reaching out to social movements that support the principles of Circular Economy, we will connect with citizens that are at the forefront of performing circular activities. We will collect the circular stories of their personal transformations and make them visible to inspire others.  We are open to partner with movements, initiatives, projects, bloggers and any educational institutions interested in the Circular Economy. Do you want to suggest a movement, a project or a blogger? Do you want to become part of our circular stories? Send us your suggestion 

NEWS

REPURPOSE
experiments with youth

Read more about workshop in Aalto University 

From cardboard boxes to a desk drawer tray

From cardboard boxes to a desk drawer tray before and after

From a spoon to a ring

From a spoon to a ring before and after

From plastic spoons to a decoration

From plastic spoons to a decoration before and after

From a plastic packaging to doll goggles

From a plastic packaging to doll goggles before and after

From pants to shorts

From pants to shorts before and after

Sofa repair

Sofa repair before and after

From a cookie jar to a plant pot

From a cookie jar to a plant pot before and after

From an orange box to a shoe box

From an orange box to a shoe box before and after

From a shirt to a fruit bag

From a shirt to a fruit bag

From jeans to a charger pocket

From jeans to a charger pocket

From a candle pot and a ribbon to a container

From a candle pot and a ribbon to a container before and after

From a candle pot to a honey pot

From a candle pot to a honey pot before and after

From a clothing to a book cover

From a clothing to a book cover before and after

From a butter tub to a container

From a butter tub to a container before and after

From a bracelet to shirt decorations, from a shirt to a bag

From a bracelet to shirt decorations, from a shirt to a bag before and after

From a plastic packaging to a plant box

From a plastic packaging to a plant box before and after

From gift wrapping to a plant soil cover

From gift wrapping to a plant soil cover

From a can to a plant pot

From a can to a plant pot before and after

From earrings and tassels to tassel earrings

From earrings and tassels to tassel earrings before and after

From a coffee pod package to a container

From a coffee pod package to a container before and after

From waste board a key cupboard

From waste board a key cupboard

From a cup to a plant pot

From a cup to a plant pot

From jeans to shorts

From jeans to shorts before and after

From a toilet roll cone to a game for a cat

From a toilet roll cone to a game for a cat

COMMUNITY

СIRCULAR PRACTICES

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