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"Are we on the cusp of a revolution in recycled and reimagined consumer goods, known as the “circular economy?” A new wave of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs believe so". This is the beginning of an article by George Serafeim and Shirley lu that was recently published on Harvard Business Review. The article features great examples from the US, such as TULU and Regeneration.VC. At MiXi Center we can't agree more. It's exciting to see how circularity is discussed more and more as a business opportunity, for companies and investors. We also believe that developments, such as the #dpp will accelerate this new "wave". Here is the link to the article ⏩ https://lnkd.in/gRDrjNHC #circulareconomy #circularbusinessmodels #circulardesign

Circular startup idea for you: Create a Local Circular Economy Hub like Circular Edinburgh. Connect businesses, governments, and consumers to implement circular initiatives like product sharing and recycling programs. Link to example: Circular Edinburgh https://lnkd.in/ecVrjqNs. Download the full report with more ideas. The link is in the comments section below. https://lnkd.in/ecVrjqNs

As we celebrate Environmental Day, it's crucial to address a pressing issue: waste management in India. The country generates significant amounts of plastic waste, municipal solid waste, textile waste, and e-waste annually. 🌎 This Environmental Day, we're proud to showcase our #EnvironmentRevivers – innovative startups leading the way in sustainable waste management: * Cercle X ♾️ X Connects businesses with recyclers and tracks plastic waste using technology. ♻ * KovaiBSF Uses Black Soldier Fly Larvae to break down organic waste. 🐛 * REGENF Promotes sustainability by reselling refurbished furniture and appliances. 💻 * Green Era Recyclers Offers safe and ethical disposal of electronic waste. ⚡ * Papercraft Lifestyle Designs and manufactures eco-friendly clothing. 👕 This Environmental Day, let's reflect on our collective power to combat waste. We can all make a difference through mindful consumption, embracing recycling practices, and supporting sustainable businesses. 🌱 #aicraise #WorldEnvironmentDay

VC and impact work are where innovation and action collide 💥 . If you're driven to build your own company 🛠 , lead in sustainability 🌳, or break into the world of impact-focused VCs 🚀, this is your call to take the leap 🏂. The founders below didn’t wait for permission—they made things happen 💪. I’m fortunate to work alongside visionaries worldwide who push boundaries and redefine what's possible. 🙌 🌍 ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ September has been full of momentum—raising capital, building partnerships, and advancing infrastructure for a sustainable food system. It's also been a time to celebrate impactful work. Check out these standout founders and their latest achievements below. As we celebrate CCC's seventh anniversary, we extend our deepest gratitude to our LPs, founders, partners, and friends and family whose unwavering support has been the foundation of our journey and success. 🥘 Nosh.bio, which creates single-ingredient proteins via fungi fermentation, has launched its first product in partnership with Zur Mühlen Group (ZMG), a German meat company Tönnies Group subsidiary. 🚀 Nosh.bio was also selected by Kickstart Innovation’s 2024 program in Switzerland. It joins 41 scaleups chosen by 170+ judges and partners, including Coop, IKEA, AXA Switzerland, Merck, and Swisscom. 🏆 Rebellyous Foods won the FoodTech Innovation of the Year award from AgTech Breakthrough. 💲 New School Foods, known for plant-based whole-cut seafood, raised a $6 million seed extension from IKEA and others and opened a 28,000-square-foot pilot facility in Toronto for commercial-scale production. 🏆 Afterlife Ag was named one of the top three finalists in the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's Earthshot Innovation Challenge, which honors President Kennedy’s Moonshot speech and celebrates climate solutions. 🙌🌍 CCC’s Steve Molino and Kim Flores proudly served as reviewers for Bezos Earth Fund’s $100 million AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge. 🛠 Clear Current Capital celebrates its 7th anniversary, empowering bold innovators to drive sustainability in the food system. 🐠 🐠 🐠 Read more at https://lnkd.in/gpNkiVTC

Goonj: Bridging Urban-Rural Divides Through Circularity Social enterprises are innovating in approaches for sourcing the recycled materials they need for circular value chains. Founded in 1999, Goonj addresses economic disparity and urban-rural divides by collecting under-utilized materials to fund grassroots development initiatives in rural communities. Employing principles of reverse logistics, reuse, and recycling, Goonj has facilitated the reuse of 4,900 tons of urban surplus, circulating 14,200 tons of materials. Strategic collaborations with retailers and nationwide programs professionalize material collection, enabling circular supply chains. Goonj's unique approach transforms under-utilized items into a form of currency, empowering those with financial constraints to lead community-led solutions. Learn more about how we can empower the Circular Economy in “Inclusive Loops: The Crucial Role of Social Enterprises in the Circular Economy” from TechnoServe, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, and the Schwab Foundation's Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship: https://lnkd.in/eAWxxEjQ World Economic Forum Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship

The Dutch BearingPoint CSR-team had the incredible opportunity to visit BlueCity (010), a former swimming pool called 'Tropicana' in Rotterdam that has been transformed into a hub where innovative sustainable start-ups come together and focus on the latest developments in circular solutions, among other initiatives. It is inspiring to see forward-thinking entrepreneurs committed to sustainable solutions. The CSR-team was impressed by the possibilities, motivating us to explore how we can integrate these practices into our daily activities, reduce our carbon footprint, promote green initiatives within our organization, and provide sustainable solutions to our customers. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 - 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬: At BlueCity, we observed how mangoes, shoes, beer, and packaging can be part of the same value chain. Entrepreneurs leverage their synergies by ingeniously connecting their waste streams. What is discarded as waste by one can be transformed into valuable input resources for another, epitomizing the circular economy. - 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: Despite the promise of their innovative ideas, circular start-ups often face financial challenges because their return on investment (ROI) can take longer compared to non-circular alternatives. To remain competitive, they need to achieve scalable production. BlueCity plays a crucial role in this process by addressing scalability and feasibility early on, thereby supporting these start-ups through critical stages of their development. - 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲'𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞: BlueCity isn't just a physical space; it's a catalyst for change, acting as a facilitator, connector, and guide for business actions. One of the benefits of managing these hubs under one domain is that the shared experiences lead to a better understanding of how to assist small-scale initiatives along the stages of product development and the business lifecycle. We’d like to thank BlueCity for the insightful tour. You provided many valuable insights that we are excited to share with our customers. #sustainability #csrd

"It's time for zebras, more precisely, sustainable, socially and environmentally responsible, where inclusivity and diversity count, where #ESG factors go hand in hand with profit". – writes in the summary of 2023, dr. hab. Magdalena Mikołajek-Gocejna, professor at the Institute of #ValueManagement at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics. Thank you for mentioning Rebread and contributing to our idea of not wasting bread! 🍞🍞🍞 Article in PL: https://lnkd.in/e8Xuv7Vs

Harvard Business School reports on the circular economy and the role of several new startups supporting a transformation from product/waste to service/renewal including TULU (MITdesignX 18). Turns out a #circulareconomy is not just good for the environment, it is good for business too! https://lnkd.in/gRDrjNHC

♻️  Discover how the Circular Economy works in practice! Meet the SoTecIn Factory winners tackling major industry challenges in agrifood, textiles, and plastics.

Three months to go until our highlight of the year: on November 15, more than 1,000 decision-makers will attend the Circular Valley Forum. There, they will talk about the latest developments on the road to a genuine circular economy, present new ideas and discuss current challenges. It is still a recent, but fine tradition that events are organised in the run-up to the Circular Valley Forum to address individual aspects of the major meeting and encourage discussion. Circular Tech, the latest partner in our network, is organising such an event on 16 September in Cologne. CircularTech - Digital Product Passport Community is an international platform and community to bridge the gap between circular economy and digitalization. It focuses on financing circular transitions and using digital solutions such as the Digital Product Passport. By bringing together stakeholders from different sectors, CircularTech aims to develop the Digital Product Passport. The CircularTech Forum fosters innovation, addresses data asymmetry, standardizes frameworks and shapes collaborative business models within a sustainable Digital Product Passport ecosystem. On September 16 in Cologne it will explore the topic of the Battery Passport while also addressing the digital aspects of the Circular Economy and the Digital Product Passport. Circular Valley founder Carsten Gerhardt will also be a speaker. Startups from the circular economy sector will have the opportunity to present their solutions at the CircularTech Forum for free. If you are interested, please contact Elliana J. from the CircularTech team directly. For all interested visitors: Use the following registration link for a 20 percent discount: https://lnkd.in/eDRsATTa #circulartech #dpp #circularvalley #circulareconomy #circularity #gigaimpact #sustainability #environment #homeofcirculareconomy #accelerator #startup #startuphelp #innovation #kreislaufwirtschaft #heimatderkreislaufwirtschaft #nachhaltigkeit #klimaschutz #nrw #rheinruhr