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. Read full article
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. Read full article
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. Read […]
Recycling Responsibly | Zero Waste Series #5
In this last post of our series covering the 5 R’s of Zero Waste, we are closing the loop on resource consumption by talking about Responsible Recycling. Ready to take your environmental commitment to the next level? Let’s dive into the key steps of how your journey towards Zero Waste can become a successful one […]
Repurpose: Give Your Trash a New Life | Zero Waste Series #4
Our exploration of the Zero Waste principles leads us to the fourth R: Repurposing. While the first three R’s focus on minimizing waste in the first place, repurposing empowers us to give a second life to items that might otherwise be discarded. Often referred to as “upcycling,” repurposing involves creatively transforming old items into something […]
From Trash to Treasure – The Joy of Reusing | Zero Waste Series #3
Have you ever looked at an item and thought “This can’t be thrown away!”? You’re not alone! Reusing is the third R in the 5 R’s of zero waste, and it’s all about finding new life for things you already own. In this series of articles we delve into the 5 R’s of Zero Waste: […]
