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    • Title: Circonnect
    • What: knowledge platform on circular design
    • Input: CLICKNL is the lead agency for this program. The program operates independently with its own executive team.
    • Duration: 2022 - present
    • Key words: circular design, design tools
    • Project partners: Circo, Ministry of IenW and Ministry of EZ.
    • Website: www.circonnect.org

'Practical everything for circular design'

In the design phase of a product or service, 80% of the environmental impact is determined. Therefore, circular design is the way to embed sustainability at a company's core. Circonnect offers companies practical tools and applicable knowledge in the field of circular design. With this, the program bridges the gap between rules and practice, and between science and the shop floor, so companies can actually implement their circular ideas.

As a program of CLICKNL, Circonnect encourages companies and designers, both individually and in chains, to easily get started with circular design. Circonnect offers practical design tools that companies can work with independently or during workshops, under the guidance of trainers. On the other hand, current and scientifically based knowledge about circular design is also shared, for example through online and offline events.

It is time to share the knowledge about circular design widely and make it practically applicable.

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Reason

Companies that take circular steps have the wind in their sails: they reduce their carbon footprint, strengthen their business, better engage employees and customers, use raw materials and energy more efficiently, save costs, reduce their climate and environmental impact, and comply with new laws and regulations. In short, they are preparing themselves optimally for the future. Circonnect supports them in taking these circular steps.

Companies that have developed a circular idea through a CIRCO Track or Class can put it into practice with Circonnect. CIRCO helps draw up circular plans, while Circonnect takes care of execution and implementation. With Circonnect's help, companies develop innovative circular products, services and business models and bring their circular ambitions to life.

Outcome

Whether entrepreneurs want to understand the environmental impact of their products, need a theoretical framework to elaborate design topics in a structured way, or seek substantiation with figures and arguments, Circonnect's design tools provide the practical tools they need to take a step forward in their circular journey. No matter where they are in this journey.

Circonnect offers design tools through the online platform circonnect.org, allowing entrepreneurs and designers to work independently and at their own pace. Circonnect also organizes several physical workshops, in which an experienced trainer guides participants in the effective use of the tools. During knowledge events and webinars, such as the Circular Tactics & Tools Talks, companies that already have experience with circular design share their lessons learned, experts answer questions, and there is room to discuss bottlenecks.

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