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Back to School 🎒
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Other Unsung Heroes, It’s here. The most wonderful time of the year. No, obviously not Christmas – back-to-school season! Time to trade in “Mom, I’m bored” for “Mom, I hate
Thrift Your Way to Home-Sweet-Home đźŹ
Remember when your grandma’s old sofa was just… old? Well, hold onto your throw pillows, because second-hand furniture is having a moment, and it’s about to make your space (and wallet) very happy.
How Second-Hand is Redefining Luxury đź’Ž
Macklemore was onto something when he rapped about poppin’ tags. Thrifting isn’t just cool – it’s the new face of luxury. Here’s why second-hand is the new haute couture. 🛍️ Quality Finds: Forget about refreshing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How to Host a Clothing Swap Party in 2024
16 kilos of clothing per person: according to WWF, this is not the number of clothes that Europeans or Americans own on average, but the amount they buy each year, in the form of
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
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