Circular Munich

Walk the talk, circularity in action! Join our circular fashion workshop and discover how fun sustainable fashion can be! 📅 March 28th, 5pm 📍 Makerspace (Munich) Bring clothes to swap and learn how to repair or redesign them. This is an initiative by #CircularMunich’s #FashionCircle. 👉Sign up for your free spot: https://lnkd.in/eiu-enCU Ⓜ️♾ #circularfashion #circulareconomy #communityinaction #FreeWorkshop

We continue to expand and nurture our circular community of entrepreneurs! We’re thrilled to give a warm welcome to four dynamic organizations into our #CircularMunich ecosystem. Join us in introducing: Ⓜ️ Studio Peipei is a design studio focused on sustainable and innovative solutions #regenerativedesign. The company combines creativity with ecological responsibility to create products and experiences that prioritize both aesthetics and #environmentalimpact. They work across various sectors, helping brands to integrate sustainability into their designs “by embracing the joy of sustainability”. Ⓜ️ ecomates | wastemates GmbH is a company focused on creating sustainable solutions, particularly in #wastemanagement. They developed the Smart-Degrader, a micro-biogas system that converts organic waste, such as food scraps, into usable biogas for heating. The solution aims to reduce disposal costs, reliance on fossil fuels, and greenhouse gas emissions, promoting circular economy practices. Their goal is to provide businesses with a simple, automated method for managing waste and generating renewable energy. Ⓜ️ Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (Technical University of Munich – Institute for Industrial Engineering and Management) is a leading research institution that focuses on advancing sustainable business practices. TUM IWB conducts cutting-edge #research in the fields of industrial engineering, sustainability, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on fostering partnerships between academia and industry to address global challenges. Ⓜ️ fluxs specializes in offering sustainable refurbishment and repair services for non-electronic products, including children's items, bicycles, and outdoor equipment. By helping online platforms implement circular business models, Fluxs facilitates the reuse of goods through efficient refurbishment processes and fast turnaround times. Their focus is on reducing CO2 emissions and providing a more sustainable approach to handling returns and product lifecycle management. There has not been a better time to unite, ignite ideas and co-create the “circular” reality we want to see and experience. Together, we’re cultivating a vibrant ecosystem of circular innovators committed to driving positive change in #Munich and beyond. 🗺️ Navigate our map, dive into our #circularMunich world: https://lnkd.in/e_f35ija Ⓜ️♾ #CircularMunich #Sustainability #innovation #Munich #sustainablefuture #research #regenerativedesign #sustainableliving #industrialresidue

Was haben die folgenden fünf Münchner Unternehmen gemeinsam? Sie treiben die #Kreislaufwirtschaft in unserer Stadt voran! Gemeinsam diskutieren wir, welche Lösungen sie anbieten, um den Kreislauf zu schließen, wie sie mit anderen Unternehmen in München zusammenarbeiten, welche Herausforderungen sie meistern müssen und welche Rolle die Stadt dabei spielen kann, die Transformation zur #CircularCity zu unterstützen. 🌟 Business Unit Lighting ARRI Group – Vermietet Beleuchtungsequipment an Kinos (Raphael Kiesel)   🔂 koorvi – Entwickelt digitale Lösungen, um Produkte und Equipment nach der Nutzung zurückzuführen (Andrea Schneller)   🚴 buycycle. – Kauft hochwertige Fahrräder zurück und verkauft sie als Second-Hand-Modelle weiter (Florian Senoner)   ⚡ STABL Energy – Verwertet alte E-Auto-Batterien für die Energieversorgung (Dr. Arthur Singer)   👕 ZURÜCK – Upcycelt Textilreste von Unternehmen zu großartigen neuen Produkten (Anna Diermeier) Sei dabei, bring Dich in die Diskussion ein und komm zur Auftaktveranstaltung! Wann & Wo? 📅 25. März 2025 | 16:00 – 18:00 Uhr 📍 Munich Urban Colab, Freddie-Mercury-Straße 5, 80797 München 👉 Jetzt anmelden & Zukunft mitgestalten: unten im Kommentarbereich. 💡 Warum teilnehmen? Der Zero Waste Innovation Hub macht die Transformation zu Kreislaufwirtschaft & Zero Waste einfacher – mit praxisnaher Unterstützung, gebündeltem Know-how und wertvollen Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten. Die Veranstaltung ist Teil der städtischen Eventreihe „Meet the City“ und bietet nach dem offiziellen Teil Raum für Austausch & neue Partnerschaften. Ⓜ️♾ CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, Sustainable AG Unternehmensberatung, Landeshauptstadt München. #ZeroWaste #CircularEconomy #CircularMunich #MeetTheCity #Nachhaltigkeit #München

Hi, I’m Nicole Seyring!  I live south of Munich and run my own small business, circulatemore, where I consult, support, and lead projects focused on #zero waste, #circulareconomy, and #reusablepackaging. ♻️ Ⓜ️How long have you been a member & what is your role at Circular  Munich? I joined Circular Munich in 2022 after attending one of their inspiring events and meeting amazing like-minded people. Since then, I’ve helped the  attendance of CM at events like the Day of Hope and the Zero Waste  Festival, spreading awareness on waste prevention to Munich ́s inhabitants.  Together with Katrin Bolkart, I co-host the Lunch & Learn Sessions, a  monthly format where we exchange knowledge within the community. Since  last year, I’ve also been managing the CM platform alongside Lina Maria Echeverri-Roeder . Ⓜ️ What attracted you to volunteer at Circular Munich? Being part of a community that actively works on making our city  more circular is incredibly motivating! 🌱 The best part? Meeting  enthusiastic, international professionals who dedicate their time and  energy to this cause while having a lot of fun along the way. Ⓜ️ How do you make an impact through your work at CM? How does CM  give you the chance to express your creativity and help co-create? I’m part of the team working to make our community’s processes smooth  and transparent. As we grow, it's essential to establish clear ways of  working together, sharing information, and communicating effectively—so we can maximize our impact while respecting the precious time our members invest. I also support new member onboarding, ensuring everyone feels welcomed and integrated. Additionally, CM is increasingly collaborating with the City of Munich to implement the cities Zero Waste Strategy, and I’m involved in project coordination to help bring circularity to the city. Ⓜ️ What would you say to individuals passionate about co-shaping the  “circular” future of Munich? At #CircularMunich, you can dive into circularity, take on small or big tasks, and connect with people from all over the world who are passionate about  circularity within Munich – the city they live in. Join us and be part of the change! Connect with Nicole Seyring if you resonate with her work! 👉 Join a network of 80+ circular changemakers: https://lnkd.in/dnYz5xm9 Ⓜ️♾ #Munich #Strongertogether #CommunityImpact 

🏗️How do we turn waste into Innovation? Introducing HopfON’s Circular Solution for Construction ♻️ Munich’s construction sector is booming, but did you know it’s also responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions and 50% of resource consumption? Meanwhile, Bavaria’s hop industry generates 80% unused biomass each harvest. What if these two challenges could solve each other? Meet #HopfON, a Munich-based startup, part of our #ecosystemmap, transforming hop harvest waste into sustainable building materials—starting with acoustic panels that replace conventional, hard-to-recycle materials like PU foam and MDF boards. How does HopfON contribute to #circularcities? Ⓜ️ Lower carbon footprint – repurposing agricultural waste Ⓜ️ Less waste – creating a closed-loop system Ⓜ️ Resource efficiency – replacing virgin materials with biobased alternatives 📉 The Munich 1st ever #CircularityGapReport showed that shifting to resource-efficient building practices could reduce Munich’s material footprint by 3.7% and carbon footprint by 3.3%. HopfON is a promising step in that direction! 🌱 Could waste-based materials be the future of Munich’s built environment? 👉 Read more in our latest blog post by our CM member Lina Maria Echeverri-Roeder and our intern Najet Ben Mabrouk: https://lnkd.in/dA7RriNz Ⓜ️♾ #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #SustainableConstruction #CircularMunich #Innovation #HopfON

A Zero Waste Innovation Hub – A big step towards a resource-saving future in Munich! At Circular Munich, we’re excited to support the kick-off event of the #ZeroWasteInnovationHub #Munich and would like to invite you to join us! This initiative, led by the Department of Labor and Economy of the City of Munich (Landeshauptstadt München), is based at Munich Urban Colab and implemented by CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, Sustainable AG Unternehmensberatung and #CircularMunich. Its mission? To promote and test innovative approaches to zero waste, increasing resource efficiency and circular economy in Munich's economy and to support Munich on its way to climate neutrality. 📅 When? Tuesday, March 25th 2025, 16:00 - 19:00 📍 Where? Munich Urban Colab 🗣️ Auf Deutsch We’re committed to supporting the Zero Waste Innovation Hub in 2025 by: Ⓜ️ Delivering three workshops to help Munich businesses implement circular business models Ⓜ️ Coordinating and supporting two innovation projects Ⓜ️ Facilitating connections through our Circular Economy Ecosystem Map Ⓜ️ Organizing a Zero Waste City Showroom What else can you expect? ♻️ Inspiring keynote from a leading expert ♻️ Introduction to the new Zero Waste Innovation Hub’s offers for Munich businesses ♻️ Insights from startups working on innovative zero waste solutions ♻️ Networking with key stakeholders from business, politics, and science If you're passionate about #ZeroWaste and #CircularEconomy, don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded people and be part of this transformative journey. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dnXvr6qv Ⓜ️♾ #innovationHub

Hi, I’m Guillaume Rame, a Frenchman living in Munich for 12 years now. I am an IT product leader and I am passionate about sustainability, #circulareconomy, and driving positive change through collaboration. Ⓜ️How long have you been a member & what is your role at Circular Munich? I joined Circular Munich 6 months ago to learn more about the circular economy, connect with like-minded people and contribute to tangible change. Since then, I’ve contributed by supporting CM’s internal operations, including migrating the Google Drive system, participating in strategic discussions, and engaging in community events like the Circular Dinner e-waste workshop. Ⓜ️What attracted you to volunteer at Circular Munich? I was drawn to Circular Munich because of its strong community-driven approach to local action. I believe that it is key to making a real impact, and CM provides a platform to learn, collaborate, and work towards meaningful change together in different sectors. Ⓜ️How do you make an impact through your work at CM? How does CM give you the chance to express your creativity and help co-create? My values align perfectly with CM’s “do” attitude—turning ideas into action. I have actively worked to connect CM with my local circularity circle, identifying collaboration opportunities and brainstorming new events—one of which, a costume swap party, took place last weekend ! CM provides the perfect space to experiment, collaborate, and bring circularity to life at a local level. Ⓜ️What would you say to individuals passionate about co-shaping the “circular” future of Munich? If you want to make a real impact, CM is the perfect place to start! Whether you’re an expert or just curious about #circularity (like me initially), your contribution—big or small—matters. Join us in building stronger communities and creating practical solutions for a more #circularMunich. Let’s take action together! Catch up with Guillaume via LinkedIn if you resonate with his work or need help! More on how to join us: https://lnkd.in/dnYz5xm9 Ⓜ️♾ #Munich #Strongertogether #CommunityImpact 

#Gastronomy in Munich is turning "circular". Circular Munich through its #GoodFoodCircle, Charlie & Lars and the #ChangeCorporation accepted the challenge from the Landeshauptstadt München to develop a model to reduce #foodwaste in Munich business canteens. As part of the Sustainable Business Program of the Department for Labour and Economy in Munich (#MuenchenReferatfürArbeitundWirtschaft / #RAW), we are now researching the potential for avoiding food waste in a large company restaurant that serves around 1,300 meals a day. The aim of the innovative project is to examine and suggest waste prevention and reduction options along the entire production cycle of the canteen, from purchasing, warehousing, production, serving, returning and further processing. As the focus areas are production, serving and returning, we are observing and weighing the waste generated there in order to determine potential for improvements. On the basis of the data analysis, implementation recommendations will be drawn up and implemented by the end of April 2025. 📸 Katrin Wesche-Kolo and Edda Vanhoefer monitoring the food waste return station at the business restaurant last week. Follow the story to learn which are the key findings and recommendations for a #CircularGastronomy! Ⓜ️♾ #CircularFoodSystems #Circularity #SystemsThinking #circularsolutions

Our members are the heart & soul of #CircularMunich’s mission. The values we share provide the pillars necessary to shift to the circular reality we have envisioned for Munich. In an effort to raise awareness about our activities and inspire you to take action, we launch today our “Meet our Member” Series.  MEET Sabine Müller, a sustainable consultant from Munich. Ⓜ️How long have you been a member & what’s your role at Circular Munich?  Since 2023 I’m the head of the “Fashion Circle” and member of the “Electronics circle”. Ⓜ️What attracted you to volunteer at Circular Munich?   #CircularEconomy is a big opportunity for companies to make their business fit for the future. Furthermore, in my opinion, people would live more “circular” if only they knew how. This motivated me to join Circular Munich e.V. Here I can help Munich citizens live #circularity. Ⓜ️How do you make an impact through your work at CM? How does CM give you the chance to express your creativity and help co-create?  In the fashion circle, we raise awareness about how to make our life in the fashion sector more sustainable by implementing #circular practices. It is also about sharing practical & cool ways to repair clothes or to buy second hand. With a great team, our vision of a fashion loop for #Munich is closer to reality than what we think. Ⓜ️What would you say to individuals passionate about co-shaping the “circular” future of Munich?  At #CircularMunich you meet passionate people and turn your ideas into action, while being supported by an enthusiastic community of doers. The city of Munich is on its way to becoming a role model for cities on a path to true sustainability and you can be part of the transition. Catch up with Sabine via LinkedIn if you are interested in circularity in the fashion industry! More on how to join us: https://lnkd.in/dnYz5xm9 Ⓜ️♾ #Munich #Strongertogether #Community

Bringing our knowledge & experience to a crowd of great minds! Last month, Julia Martínez Cabrera, our #CircularMunich’s Ecosystem Lead was invited to give a talk at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München to the students of the Masters in Human Geography and Sustainability.  She spoke about: Ⓜ️Who we are, How we act & What do we do at Circular Munich 🥨Munich’s Circularity Status Quo 🔁What steps can be done to make Munich a #circularcity Thank you #LMU for the opportunity and the insightful exchange. We look forward to more opportunities to share our perspective. Ⓜ️♾ #Munich #Circularity #Strongertogether #circulareconomy