Embracing the Circular Economy: A Path to Sustainable Living
The circular economy is an economic model where resources are kept in use for as long as possible, and waste is minimized. Products are designed to be reused, repaired, or recycled instead of being disposed of in landfills. Why Do We Need the Circular Economy? Our current linear economic model of “Take, Make, Dispose” is […]
Understanding Cradle to Cradle: The Future of Sustainable Product Design
Cradle to Cradle (C2C) describes a cycle where no waste is produced at the end of a product’s life, but rather the materials serve as “nutrients” for new products. All components are endlessly reused and repurposed in either the biological or technical cycle. What is the C2C Principle? The Cradle to Cradle concept is in […]
5 Simple Steps to Contribute to a Circular Economy
Even though a completely waste-free circular economy is a grand vision, we can all contribute to conserving resources and reducing waste with small behavioral changes. Here are 5 simple steps for beginners: 1. Share and Rent Instead of Buying Ownership is overrated – in many areas, we can share or rent items instead of buying […]
The Return of Repairing: Embracing Sustainability in the Circular Economy
Just a few decades ago, it was common to repair defective devices, furniture, or clothing instead of replacing them. Today, this sustainable practice is experiencing a renaissance due to environmental reasons. Repairing is Trendy In our throwaway society, it has become a habit to simply replace broken items with new ones. However, the resource consumption […]
The Challenges of Transitioning to a Circular Economy
The vision of a zero-waste economy, where resources are continuously kept in the value cycle, is desirable but not easy to implement. On the path to a circular economy, several hurdles await. Nonetheless, the future for a more sustainable world lies in the circular economy. Read more about the future of a sustainable world. Technical […]
Unlocking the Circular Economy: A Business Opportunity
The circular economy offers tremendous potential for companies to increase resource efficiency and boost profits. There are various approaches, from product design to new business models and take-back systems, the opportunities are countless. The Path to a Sustainable Future For companies, the shift towards a circular economy requires a change in thinking across many areas. […]
The Power of Conscious Consumption in the Circular Economy
The transformation towards a waste-free, circular economy is a project that requires the involvement of all stakeholders in society. In addition to policymakers and businesses, conscious consumption plays a crucial role. Awareness and Acceptance Ultimately, the successful implementation of the circular economy largely depends on the consumption patterns of citizens. Only if consumers recognize the […]
Faircado receives 3 million euros funding boost from World Fund
With a flurry of recent investment for Faircado, the round combines 1 million euros from World Fund, 1 million euros from Slush VC’s, and 150 thousand euros from Impact Shakers.
Berlin-Based Startup Closes €3 Million to Accelerate AI-Powered Second-Hand Shopping
Faircado, a trailblazing AI-powered second-hand shopping assistant, has successfully closed a €3 million pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by World Fund, Europe’s leading climate VC.
Faircado raises $3M to nudge people to buy pre-owned goods
Berlin-based Faircado has built a browser extension that aims to solve the second-hand problem. The company wants to become the discovery layer for pre-owned goods, and has raised €3 million in a round led by World Fund. Accel, General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NEA, Northzone, BackBone Ventures, Earlybird, and Minc accelerator also participated.