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♻️ Case study on circular economy solutions: KINOTEHNIK Project name: Exploring Circular Economy Solutions for LED Lighting Fixtures💡 Challenge: KINOTEHNIK faced the challenge of evaluating the feasibility of upcycling Practilite 602 and 604 LED lighting fixtures into next-generation models (Practilite 632/634). Key difficulties: 🟠 Logistical complexity: High costs associated with long-distance shipping and labor-intensive refurbishment processes, especially in the U.S. 🟠 Market resistance: Low customer and distributor interest in upcycled products due to perceived risks and lack of incentives. 🟠 Limited awareness: Sustainability initiatives, such as upcycling, lacked visibility in the broadcast and film lighting market. Circular economy strategies/business model implemented: 🟢 Shifting focus: Kinotehnik transitioned from a broad upcycling initiative to a more practical approach integrating upcycling into routine maintenance. 🟢 Resource reuse: The strategy relies on reusing 75% of mechanical components and almost 100% of PCBs, reducing the need for new materials. 🟢 Localized refurbishment: Partnering with distributors to manage refurbishments locally, minimizing transport-related costs and environmental impact. 🟢 Sustainability-driven customer incentives: Offering discounts and extended warranties to encourage customer adoption of upcycled solutions. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPsGh6Nx 

Together, we can harness the power of digitalisation to build a thriving circular economy. Transformation starts with information - and it starts with You ! Join our free webinar "Circular transition through digitalisation – the role of labelling, visual tracking, AI and common communication standards" 👉 https://lnkd.in/dykmByUM 📅 Save the date: Tuesday, December 3rd ⏰ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CEST, online 🔗 Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/d2cTu7hs Camera di commercio di Torino | TUTECH INNOVATION GMBH | risingSUD | JIC - business with a purpose | Lubelska Fundacja Rozwoju (LFR) | Sparkup Tartu Science Park | FUNDECYT-PCTEX #Up2Circ #circulareconomy #digitalisation #AI #IoT

Transitioning to a circular economy isn’t just about rethinking resources - it’s about managing information. Resources without identity often end up as waste. By assigning goods with the right information, tracking them, and transferring this data effectively, we unlock their full potential. The more value we aim to create, the more robust our information systems must be. 📅 Join our webinar to explore how cutting-edge technologies - like Artificial Intelligence, visual tracking systems, the Internet of Things, and GS1 standards - can drive this transformation. From day one of a product’s lifecycle, providing key information is essential to: ✔️ Optimise resource use ✔️ Enable identification and tracking ✔️ Facilitate stakeholder collaboration ✔️ Support better design, production, and reuse processes By embedding smarter information flows into business operations, companies can enhance their competitiveness and reclaim untapped economic value that would otherwise be wasted. 🗣️ Our speakers: Hubert Bukowski from Instytut Innowacji i Odpowiedzialnego Rozwoju INNOWO, Anna Walkowska from ProperGate and Magdalena Fertsch-Slek from GS1 Polska 🗓️ 3rd December 2024 ⏱️ 10.00-12.00 CET 📍 ZOOM platform Register to secure your spot 👉 https://lnkd.in/d2cTu7hs #Up2Circ #circulareconomy #AI #digitalisation #IoT

Join online the biggest conference on circular economy in the Nordics 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDgjNjcR Nordic Circular Summit 2024 🗓️ November 18–19, 2024 📍🇫🇮 Helsinki and online View the programme 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmXAY8Ae Nordic Circular Hotspot #circulareconomy #Up2Circ

📣 Ellen MacArthur Foundation has just released 3 new podcast episodes for the Circular Curious. Do you want to know: 🌱 What is the difference between sustainability and a circular economy? 🌱 How can sustainability (a key design principle) help create circular business models? 🌱 Can a circular economy help bridge the gap in climate change adaptation? Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dRac5asu #circulareconomy #sustainability #Up2Circ

🌍 Up2Circ at Green Connect 2024 in Hamburg! 🌱   We’re thrilled to announce that Up2Circ will be at Green Connect on Tuesday, November 19th - an event by Handelskammer Hamburg that brings together enterprises from across the region, like construction firms, energy solution providers, and manufacturers, to spark sustainable collaborations and accelerate the shift toward a greener economy.   Why Circular Economy? ♻️ Transitioning to a circular economy brings unique advantages: reducing costs through resource efficiency, enhancing resilience, and creating value that endures. Up2Circ offers free advisory services and funding to help local businesses integrate circular principles, benefiting both the economy and the environment.   Collaboration for Climate Action 🌍 Addressing climate change requires all of us to work together. Such as TUTECH INNOVATION GMBH, our Up2Circ host organisation who shares a stand with us. Let’s connect, innovate, and make a lasting impact at Green Connect!   See you there! 👋   #Up2Circ #GreenConnect #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Hamburg #Collaboration

On December 3-4 in Madrid and hybrid will be held another edition of CONAMA GREEN B2B. This event fosters collaboration among entities committed to building a resilient society and achieving the sustainable development goals. 🤝 Why Attend? Through one-on-one bilateral meetings, participants from governments, businesses, research institutions, and environmental organisations across Europe can forge new projects and partnerships, strengthening efforts in key areas like: Energy, Efficiency, & Climate Change 🌞 Sustainable Mobility 🚗 Urban Renewal 🏙️ Rural Development 🌾 Biodiversity 🌿 Water Management 💧 Environmental Quality 🌍 Waste Management ♻️ Green Economy & Society 💼 🔗 Free Registration for the Brokerage Event 👉 https://lnkd.in/dA_mzWGd Participation in the Brokerage Event includes complimentary access to all of CONAMA 2024! Gain insights from plenary sessions, engaging workshops, and strategic meetings designed to expand your knowledge and connect with potential partners. Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d #Up2Circ #b2b #sustainability #conama2024 #EENCanHelp

🔎 #Up2Circ Online Interactive Session on 14/11/2024 12.00-13.30 CET time: 🌍 #Circular Economy Revolution: Why Systemic Design is the Game Changer 🧩#Systemicdesign is a game changer for the #circulareconomy revolution as it offers a holistic approach to redesigning systems, ensuring that all parts work together efficiently and sustainably. Why systemic design is so impactful? This interactive session will explore how systemic design principles adoption by #SMEs can help to create more #sustainable and #resilient #businesses. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/d85bcgnv

🧐 Looking to deepen your understanding of #sustainabletourism? Explore a wealth of resources, insights, and practical tools to support the green transition in tourism: ✅ Core principles and concepts of sustainable tourism ✅ Key EU policies and innovative initiatives ✅ Best practices for sustainable development ✅ Certification schemes and specialised training ✅ Grants and funding opportunities tailored for tourism SMEs Access the virtual library—a free, invaluable resource—right here 👉https://lnkd.in/exsWg-nt Empower your journey towards a more sustainable future! 🌱 Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry #sustainability #tourism #funds

🚀 Exciting opportunity for textile & plastics industries! 🌍 We invite you to the 4th International Conference on Circular Economy for Textiles & Plastics on November 19-20, 2024 in Ostend! After successful editions in Bruges (2018), online (2020), and Gent (2022), this time the discussion moves to the Belgian coastline  🏖️ As part of this event, the Enterprise Europe Network Flanders is organising an international B2B matchmaking event. This is your chance to: ✅ connect with companies, researchers, and organizations across Europe ✅ build new business and research collaborations ✅ access the latest technologies and explore new business channels Simply create an online profile and pre-arrange your B2B meetings to maximise your time and opportunities. Don't miss this chance to grow your network and expand your horizons! 👉 Register until 20 November 2024 https://lnkd.in/dteUxjZQ #circulareconomy #textiles #plastics #B2B #networking #innovation #Up2Circ #sustainability #EENCanHelp