Metabolic

We have learned a lot over the past 13 years and have taken many different approaches to address our most pressing environmental and societal challenges. Our work with governments, companies, cities, and communities has built a wealth of knowledge and insights into the tangible actions needed to transform our economic system. Along the way, we have worked to adapt our approach to ensure we consistently meet the needs of the broader ecosystem in which we operate.  Today, the systems upon which modern civilization depends have become increasingly unstable and are moving closer to widespread collapse. Conventional forms of engagement and transition strategies are proving ineffective. We have long held this view and remain committed to taking innovative approaches to help transition the global economy to a more regenerative, sustainable state. For this reason, we have decided that it is time to adapt our approach again and refocus our energy on where we believe we can deliver the greatest impact. Next Thursday, April 3rd, on LinkedIn and our website, we will share further details about our new direction and shed light on why we think the moment calls for new approaches.

Circular Buildings Coalition (CBC) Open Call for Blueprint Projects: Achieving a Circular Economy. The Circular Buildings Coalition has launched a new Open Call for Blueprint Projects achieving a Circular Economy. Winners will receive up to €70,000 and expert mentoring. This webinar will dive deeper into the three main challenge areas that CBC will focus on in this open call. They are:   1) Quality assurance for secondary materials 2) Alternative valuation of secondary and reused materials 3) Unlocking data and information flows across the value chain to enable circularity   Details: When: 27th March 2025 Time: 15:00-16:00 Webinar Link: https://bit.ly/4hNo3x8 See previous CBC Blueprint Projects: Base, Circo, Circular Value Institute, Concular, The Building Passport Alignment Project (UCLC) #CircularEconomy #BuiltEnvironment #Circularity

Ever wanted to explore De Ceuvel and learn how this former shipyard became a vibrant hub for circular innovation? This week, during The Week of the Circular Economy, you can do just that. On March 21, step behind the doors of the iconic houseboats to explore the stories, technologies, and pioneers driving the circular transition at this internationally-recognized sustainable hub in North Amsterdam. Tours that Matter has developed a special excursion, "From Pollution to Solution," to guide you around the site. With a map in hand, you can navigate De Ceuvel and uncover: - Inspiring transition stories that describe the journey from an old shipyard to a circular living lab - Innovative technologies like phytoremediation and aquaponics and how they are embedded across the site - The passionate community of thriving artists, pioneers, and architects shaping the future Key Event Details: Date: March 21, 2025 | Time: 14:00 - 16:00 | Location: De Ceuvel, Amsterdam Noord | Languages: Dutch & English | Participation is free Curious to explore this inspiring circular hub? Then, learn more, share, and sign up for this unique experience here: bit.ly/4hdRXdx

Metabolic is looking for someone to lead its Bioregional Transitions work. Apply by March 9th! See the link below for more information about the role and how to apply. https://lnkd.in/ezKbRuz8

How can the EU Green Deal Framework empower your municipality's sustainable transformation? 🌍🔍 Understanding legislation is essential for driving the circular economy. With CircuLaw a knowledge platform, we’re transforming legal challenges into opportunities for meaningful change. To support the EU's mission to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, Circulaw has created an accessible overview of nearly all EU Green Deal regulations - all compiled into a single, clickable PDF. This resource simplifies the complex framework, offering businesses, policy makers, and local governments clear insights into the wave of new and updated legislation shaping Europe’s sustainable transformation. 🌱🏛️ This initiative is made possible through the inspiring collaboration between City of Amsterdam, Dark Matter Labs, ECOlaw bv, and Metabolic to drive innovation in regulatory frameworks. Explore the PDF here below 👇 🔗 Curious to learn more? Explore CircuLaw and discover tools to advance the circular economy: https://lnkd.in/eTdASMQ5 #EUGreenDeal #ClimateNeutrality #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

🌍 Why does the CBC exist? The challenges of transitioning to a circular economy in the built environment are vast, with roots at local, national, and European levels. 🏗️🌱 However, many impact-driven organizations worldwide are already addressing these challenges. 🌐 As a coalition, we bring together stakeholders 🤝 from the built environment to overcome barriers and embrace sustainable practices. ♻️✨ We aim to amplify their efforts and lead the way forward. 🚀 Meet and learn more about our current partners on this mission: Arup, Circle Economy, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Metabolic, WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and World Green Building Council Smith Innovation supported by Laudes Foundation. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a Circular Built Environment in Europe: https://lnkd.in/enyj2Tb8 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #BuiltEnvironment #CircularBuildingsCoalition #CBC #ParisAgreement #SustainableFuture

Did you know there are 30 impact-driven ventures across Europe transforming how industries approach circular value chains? 💡 As part of SoTecIn Factory, these ventures are using higher R circular strategies to truly maximize the highest possible value of materials at each point in a product’s lifecycle, while using the latest technologies, innovative business models, and steward ownership structures to maximize societal impact. In Phase 1 of #SoTecIn, we worked with 50 tech ventures in the food, textile, and plastic & packaging sectors to boost their systemic impact by focusing on: ✅ Alternative governance models ✅ Impact strategy development ✅ Using intellectual property for scaling impact 30 of these ventures have now progressed to Phase 2, where they will: 🔧 Build tech demos and pilot projects 🤝 Collaborate with industry to validate solutions 💡 Showcase market potential and systemic impact Discover which ventures made it to Phase 2: https://lnkd.in/gkCRJB-Z Want to learn more about #SoTecIn? https://lnkd.in/dH67WVN7 #socialinnovation #systemschange #EUGreenDeal

🔄🏗️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟵 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? There’s no single solution—we need a mix of strategies. From designing smarter to reusing materials, the 9 Circular Strategies can help us drastically reduce CO2 emissions. If we act now, we can achieve up to 30% carbon reduction by 2030, compared to business as usual. 🎥 Curious about these strategies? We’ve created an explainer video to highlight them. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dyH6PA2i 💡 Let’s spread the word! Watch the video and share it with your network to inspire action in the construction sector. This video is a result of the research between Metabolic, Copper8 ,NIBE experts in sustainability , Alba Concepts . Animated by Studio Lucy & Claire. #carbonbudget #circularconstruction #sustainability #planetaryboundaries

🌿🏗️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝟮 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀—𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. The Earth has nine planetary boundaries, critical thresholds we must respect to ensure a safe and healthy planet for human development. It’s not just about reducing CO2 emissions. The built environment impacts critical areas like biodiversity, water use, and resource extraction. At the same time, the sector has an incredible opportunity to contribute to the recovery of some boundaries by working smarter and more sustainably. By rethinking how we work, the sector can not only reduce its impact but also contribute to the recovery of some boundaries. 🎥 We’ve created an explainer video to illustrate the role of the built environment within planetary boundaries. Watch it now: https://lnkd.in/dyH6PA2i 💡 Let’s spread the word! Watch the video and share it with your network to inspire action in the construction sector. This video is a result of the research between Metabolic, Copper8 , NIBE experts in sustainability , Alba Concepts . Animated by Studio Lucy & Claire. #planetaryboundaries #carbonbudget #circularconstruction #sustainability

🏗️🌍𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? A carbon budget is the maximum amount of CO₂ we can emit globally to keep global warming to a maximum of 2.0 °C , with an aim for 1.5 °C. At the current pace, we’re on track to exhaust the CO₂ budget for the built environment far too quickly. This calls for urgent and innovative action to change how we build while staying within planetary boundaries. 🎥 Want to understand this concept better? We’ve created a short explainer video to break it all down. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dyH6PA2i 💡 Share the video with your network and help spread the word about the need for sustainable construction. This video is a result of the research between Metabolic, Copper8 , NIBE experts in sustainability , Alba Concepts. Animated by studio lucy & claire . Ivan Thung, Merlijn Blok, Harmen Heida, Gerard Roemers, Liesbeth Sträter #carbonbudget #planetaryboundaries #circularconstruction #sustainability