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Ivanna Vinnicsuk, Content Marketer at Digital Society School, posted

Digital Society School Showcase

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Makers’ playground for better futures 
Ever felt that spark of creativity, that urge to build something meaningful, but didn’t know where to start? Is your organisation on the path for transformation and you seek inspiration for the next step?

On January 22 (17:00 – 20:00), dive into our Showcase where our trainee teams from the Digital Transformation Intensive Programme will exhibit their impactful work on challenges from our partners. Experience firsthand how repeated iterations and bold experimentation shaped their innovative solutions.

Beyond the exhibition, our talk show will feature inspiring speakers who pave the road for change, embracing alternative approaches to design for transformation.
Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just beginning to explore how to meaningfully use your creative potential, join our community of resilient innovators. Connect with like-minded individuals and organisations in our Clubhouse or tune in via [our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/live/Swkf13n32aA?feature=shared "https://www.youtube.com/live/Swkf13n32aA?feature=shared").

So, mark your calendars and be part of this celebration of maker courage and persistence!
 

PROGRAMME

We have prepared an exciting programme for you:
17:00 – 17:30 Walk-in & welcome
17:30 – 18:30 Talk Show
Our Talk Show will shed light on alternative approaches to design for transformation. Speakers announced in December
18:30 – 20:00 Networking & drinks
There will be plenty of opportunities to connect with the trainees, partners and the extended Digital Society School community, so don’t miss out!

Ivanna Vinnicsuk's picture Conference on Jan 22nd
Larissa Feichtinger, Innovation Design & Circular Economy MDes , posted

Looking for Internship Opportunities in Circular Economy – 6 Months

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Hi,
I am a Master’s student at The Glasgow School of Art, specializing in Innovation Design and Circular Economy. Originally from Austria, I am very interested in gaining practical experience through a six-month internship in Amsterdam, a city known for its pioneering efforts in Circular Economy.

My goal is to build professional experience in this field and, ideally, to bring this knowledge back to Austria to help advance sustainable practices there.

For my Master’s thesis, I focused on the fashion industry, particularly on how the textile sector in Scotland can transition to a circular model, with a primary focus on my main stakeholder, <em>Johnston of Elgin</em>.

I would be very grateful to discuss any potential internship opportunities you might have. Please feel free to reach out to me!
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
CV
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fVwynP1zffNoemot534el961H-whrosY/view?usp=sharing

Best regards,
Larissa

#CircularCity
Dagan Cohen, Creative Entrepreneur at Amsterdam Donut Coalition, posted

🔔 WILD-CARDS voor Amsterdam Donut Dag - 8 november

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Ben je een buurtinitiatief of bedrijf dat bijdraagt aan een groene en eerlijke stad, en ben je op zoek naar samenwerkingen om de volgende stap te maken? Dan ben je van harte welkom op de Amsterdam Donut Dag op 8 november in Pakhuis de Zwijger!

Het thema van de dag  is: ☁️Van Droom naar Doorbraak💥

De Donut Dag bestaat uit twee parallelle programma’s, die in de middag worden samengevoegd:
👉 Een programma voor buurtinitiatieven >  in samenwerking met gemeente Amsterdam.
👉  Een ochtendprogramma voor bedrijven > in samenwerking met Center van Economic Transformation (HvA)
👉  Middag: een matchmaking extravaganza tussen beide groepen!

Het dagprogramma op 8 november is besloten, maar het leuke is: we hebben een aantal wild-cards te vergeven!

Je kunt je inschrijven voor het dagprogramma voor maatschappelijke initiatieven of voor bedrijven. Schrijf je in vóór 5 november aan https://lnkd.in/eWaM4amj

Wat haal je eruit? Aan het eind heb je als deelnemer:
✅ Een goed beeld van hoe je je positie en je netwerk in de stad kunt versterken.
✅ Meer inzicht gekregen  hoe de principes van de donut economie jou vooruit kunnen helpen
✅ Waardevolle gesprekken met diverse  bedrijven en initiatieven
✅ Hopelijk mooie samenwerkingen gesmeed!

Het programma is van 9.30 tot 17.30 en is inclusief lunch en borrel!
Meer info over het programma vind je hier: https://lnkd.in/gADexrKJ

Dagan Cohen's picture Conference on Nov 8th
Gijs Gootjes, Director Culture & Creativity at EIT Culture & Creativity, posted

Accelerator Programme Culture & Creativity

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The European Innovation and Investment Agency for Culture and Creativity launches its first accelerator programme for 2024-2025.

It focuses especially SMEs and Scale-Up which want to grow in global markets.

Participants will benefit from an 8-week acceleration programme led by top European speakers, trainers, and mentors, valued at €20,000. This intensive programme will provide you with expert guidance, hands-on workshops, and invaluable connections within the industry. Also, an in person programme in our six regional innovation hubs in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bologna, Helsinki, Kosice and Vienna is possible.
 
Participation in the programme is free of charge! 
 
The acceleration programme is also a route to joining the EIT CC partnership with purpose and to win at a later stage in EIT Culture & Creativity as strategic long term partner, investor and/or shareholder.
 
Application Deadline: 4 October.

How to apply?
Application information here: Accelerator Programme – EIT Culture & Creativity (eit-culture-creativity.eu)

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for creative SMEs or scale-ups (minimum 3 years old) in industries such as: 
 
– Fashion 
– Architecture 
– Cultural Heritage 
– Audiovisual Media and Gaming 
– Innovative businesses combining elements from these sectors, or leveraging the latest digital or circular technologies.

Key Requirements

– An innovative business idea with potential for global impact 
 
– A strong drive to succeed combined with an openness to adopting new business models 
 
–  Demonstrable growth and turnover (with a minimum annual average of 5% sustained over the past 2 years

What’s in it for your company?

Your company will benefit from an 8-week acceleration programme led by top European speakers, trainers, and mentors, valued at €20,000. This intensive programme will provide you with expert guidance, hands-on workshops, and invaluable connections within the industry.
 
You’ll also build a strong network of peers and professionals while enhancing your business model. And you’ll also have the chance to be featured on our prestigious “100 to Watch” list!

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Gijs Gootjes, Director Culture & Creativity at EIT Culture & Creativity, posted

EIT Culture & Creativity is hiring Business Developers

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We're Hiring Business Developers in the Cultural & Creative Industries.

Are you a business developer with a network in the cultural creative industries?

EIT Culture & Creativity (EIT CC) is the Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries.

By fostering interdisciplinary and cross-sectorial collaboration for stakeholders from education, innovation, research, business and culture, EIT CC provides new connections and unique opportunities from its European innovation community across 15 sectors and 30 nations. Its purpose is to help all players in the European Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries to turn innovation into impact.

We envision to improve competitiveness, resilience and sustainable economic growth of the CCSI by fundamentally changing our collective understanding of entrepreneurship. 

#CircularCity
Stef Traa, Working on a world without waste ♻️ , posted

Recycling start-up Droppie has announced their first recycling hub in Amsterdam

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Droppie, the innovative recycling start-up, is gearing up to open its first recycling hub in Amsterdam starting June 2024.

At Droppie, we're on a mission to make the world a cleaner place by adding value to recyclables. We've developed a unique collection system and a handy mobile app that rewards users for responsibly recycling all sorts of materials, from textiles to plastics to e-waste!

Bag it. Drop it. Cash it.

Stay tuned for more updates as we countdown to our official launch. Get ready to join us on this exciting journey as we continue to innovate, grow, and make a difference together!

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Beth Njeri, Communications & Events Manager at Metabolic, posted

Unlocking circular innovation: Launch of the Circular Innovation Collective program guide

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Exciting news! We're happy to announce the launch of the Circular Innovation Collective program guide!

Launched during the #WeekofCircularEconomy2024, the guide is a practical roadmap for local governments to foster circular innovation within their cities and regions.

Gathering insights from its first pilot program in the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam, the guide offers practical and comprehensive instructions for scoping out, designing, and executing local innovation programs. Here’s what Egon van Wees from Amsterdam Impact said about the program:

"To transition to an impact economy we need to radically change our approach. We need to work with front runners and entrepreneurs that tackle societal challenges and influence the broader ecosystem. With the CIC approach you can do just that.” - Egon Van Wees, Program Coordinator, Amsterdam Impact (CIC program Funder).

Wanting to empower other cities and regions across Europe, the CIC is sharing its FREE program guide to accelerate the transition to the new circular economy.

Download the guide in the link below

The Circular Innovation Collective is a consortium of impact-driven organizations initiated by Metabolic, Impact Hub Amsterdam, and Bankers without Boundaries. With the support of the City of Amsterdam (Amsterdam Impact), The DOEN Foundation, and Goldschmeding Foundation, this initiative specifically targeted achieving 70% circular textiles in the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam by 2030. Demonstrating the potential for impactful change, CIC is now dedicated to sharing its knowledge, experience, and strategies in an open-source manner.

#circularinnovationcollective #circularcities #ventures

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Rosa Tibosch, Community manager , posted

Community meet up - resultaten van de donut dag

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Op 13 november hadden we de eerste wereldwijde donut dag en ook in Amsterdam was het weer een waar feest. Nu is het natuurlijk belangrijk om die energie vast te houden! Daarom organiseren we op donderdag 14 december een community meetup waar de goede gesprekken die tijdens het donut festival weer kunnen worden voortgezet. 

Geen zorgen, aanwezigheid bij het festival is geen vereiste. Kon je er niet bij zijn? Dan is dit een mooi moment om weer aan te sluiten!

In aanloop naar de meetup gaan we alle mooie resultaten van de Amsterdam Donut Dag verwerken en dan horen jullie meer van ons voor de planning van deze community meet up. 

Schrijf je hier in voor de sessie.

Dan ontvang je ongeveer een week voor het community meet up een zoom link. 
Tot dan!

Rosa Tibosch's picture Meet-up on Dec 14th
Rosa Tibosch, Community manager , posted

Amsterdam Donut Dag

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Groter dan ooit: Amsterdam Donut Dag 13 november - schrijf je nu in!**

De langverwachte Amsterdam Donut Dag staat bijna voor de deur! Op 13 november duiken we in de wereld van de Donut Economie en laten we zien hoe de gezamenlijke inspanning van pioniers Amsterdam tegen 2025 dichter bij de Donut brengt.

Dit jaar is extra bijzonder, want het markeert de allereerste Wereldwijde Donut Dag onder het motto 'Lokale Actie, Mondiale Connectie.' Wereldwijd organiseren meer dan 30 groepen en netwerken lokale Donut Festivals!

Verspreid over Amsterdam vinden op maandag 13 november in totaal 15 Donut-sessies plaats. Hier laten we samen zien dat de Donut Economie geen theoretisch model is, maar een praktische benadering. Verwacht geen vage beloftes, maar concrete voorbeelden van initiatieven binnen de stad, zowel groot als klein.

's Avonds komen we samen in Pakhuis de Zwijger om samen met pioniers en elkaar te dromen en te visualiseren hoe Amsterdam eruit zou kunnen zien in 2025. Mis deze geweldige kans niet! Ben jij erbij?

Bekijk hier het programma en schrijf je in!

Rosa Tibosch's picture Meet-up on Nov 13th
Catalina Iorga, Content Lead at Amsterdam Impact (City of Amsterdam) , posted

Join SEWF23 week (9-13 October) in Amsterdam

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The Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) is a global annual flagship event that brings together social entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, academics and other impact-led professionals to strengthen impact entrepreneurship and encourage systemic change.

This year, the main event takes place in Amsterdam Noord and online and is co-hosted by Amsterdam Impact, the City of Amsterdam’s impact entrepreneurship initiative, and Social Enterprise NL.

Here’s what you can look forward to during SEWF23 week.

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Noor Veenhoven, Program manager energy & circularity at Amsterdam InChange, posted

MKB'ers gezocht voor panel

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Ben jij oprichter, directeur of manager van een MKB bedrijf dat zich (nog) niet echt bezighoudt met circulariteit? Dan zijn we op zoek naar jou!

Op 10 oktober organiseren we vanuit Amsterdam Smart City een werksessie waarin we de vraag willen beantwoorden: "Hoe brengen we circulariteit naar het MKB?". Deze sessie wordt georganiseerd in samenwerking met de gemeente Amsterdam, en er zullen nog meer overheden aanwezig zijn. Om deze vraag goed te beantwoorden hebben we de input van echte MKB'ers nodig. We willen weten waar ze tegen aan lopen en wat overheden beter kunnen doen om ze te helpen.

Klinkt dit je interessant in de oren, of ken je iemand die perfect is voor dit panel? Neem dan contact met mij op: noor@amsterdamsmartcity.com

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Lilja Albers, Sales & Office Assistant at New Optimist, posted

Feestelijke lancering | Statiegeld Platform

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NO CIRCULARITY WITHOUT YOU

Je houdt van mode, maar wil niet bijdragen aan de groeiende textiel-afvalberg?
We've got you!

Het is zo ver: met de komende wintercollectie, zet New Optimist de revolutionaire stap naar statiegeld op kleding. Door de oprichting van stichting N.E.W. (Never Ever Waste) en het nieuwe digitale statiegeld platform met QR-codes en blockchain technologie, wordt kleding nu 100% circulair.

13 SEPTEMBER

Deze feestelijke lancering gaan we weer samen met jullie vieren. De community van Nieuwe Optimisten groeit razendsnel en samen staan we steeds sterker om de industrie te veranderen. Het belooft een spetterend event te worden en we vertellen je snel meer! YES statiegeld. NO textile waste.
We kunnen niet wachten om samen te proosten.

Save the date!

Lilja Albers's picture Meet-up on Sep 13th
Lilja Albers, Sales & Office Assistant at New Optimist, posted

Statiegeld op kleding: Modemerk New Optimist luidt een mode-industrie in zonder afval.

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Amsterdam, 10 augustus - Op woensdag 13 september is het zo ver: met de oprichting van stichting N.E.W. (Never Ever Waste) zet New Optimist de revolutionaire stap naar statiegeld op kleding. Het statiegeldsysteem maakt 100% circulariteit mogelijk en geeft de consument de touwtjes in handen om te zorgen dat zijn of haar favoriete kledingstuk uiteindelijk weer onderdeel wordt van de mode-circle of life. New Optimist maakt het systeem toegankelijk voor andere modemerken in de nabije toekomst. Kleding hoeft nooit meer te eindigen als afval.

In de afgelopen 20 jaar verdrievoudigde de hoeveelheid afgedankte kleding in Europa van 550 duizend ton naar bijna 1,7 miljoen ton textiel, presenteert het rapport a EU-milieua-gentschap EEA begin 2023. Wat blijkt? 87% van dit afgedankte textiel, wordt vandaag de dag nog steeds geëxporteerd naar Azië en Afrika. Het merendeel belandt op stortplaatsen of informele afvalstromen.

Uit recent onderzoek verricht door Changing Marketing Foundation, wordt geconcludeerd dat Greenwashing nog altijd rijkelijk aanwezig is. Kledingstukken die netjes door de consument werden ingeleverd voor recycling bij verschillende merken, werden middels geplaatste Apple Airtags gevolgd. Het blijkt dat driekwart werd verbrand, opgeslagen in magazijnen of verscheept naar arme landen.

Volgens de uitgebreide producentenverantwoordelijkheid (UPV) voor textiel zijn kledingproducenten in Nederland vanaf 1 juli 2023 verantwoordelijk voor de textielproducten wanneer zij afval zijn geworden en moeten het afvalbeheer van deze producten organiseren. EU-milieu-agentschap EEA noemt de verschuiving van inzamelingsverantwoordelijkheid een risico. Door onverantwoorde inzamelprocessen in een aanzienlijk deel van de mode-industrie,
kan het exportvolume van afgedankte kleding alleen maar verder toenemen.

Stichting N.E.W. (Never Ever Waste)

Stichting N.E.W. is een initiatief van New Optimist, welke de statiegeld gelden beheert voor alle kledingmerken die deelnemen aan dit statiegeldsysteem. New Optimist roept andere duurzame kledingmerken op zich aan te sluiten bij Stichting N.E.W., en statiegeld in te zetten om kleding die ze op de markt brengen circulair te maken.
Om de steeds maar groeiende textiel afvalberg tegen te gaan, introduceert New Optimist Stichting N.E.W. (Never Ever Waste): het eerste statiegeld platform voor kleding. Dit nieuwe systeem garandeert dat jouw kleding wordt gerecycled en dat je het hele proces tot aan recycling kan volgen. Met een kledingstuk met statiegeld maak je de mode cirkel 100% circulair en laat je aan iedereen zien dat kleding niet als afval hoeft te eindigen.

Candour.Digital

New Optimist, pionier in het veranderen van de mode-industrie, heeft dit digitale statiegeldsysteem ontwikkeld, in samenwerking met Cadour.Digital voor Stichting N.E.W.
Candour.Digital is een IT-startup die zich richt op digitale product paspoorten. Door slim gebruik van QR-codes en blockchain technologie, kunnen individuele kleding stukken in de hele levensloop gevolgd worden.

Geen circulariteit zonder jou!

Hoe werkt het statiegeldsysteem?

1. Productaanschaf
Bij aankoop van een New Optimist kledingstuk met statiegeld wordt er een klein bedrag extra berekend.  Het statiegeld varieert tussen de €2.5 en €10, afhankelijk van de prijs van het kledingstuk. Op de hangtag van het kledingstuk is zichtbaar hoeveel statiegeld op het kledingstuk zit. Je kan dit ook zien door het QR label te scannen

2. Items retourneren
Wanneer het artikel niet meer gedragen wordt,
kan het kledingstuk worden ingeleverd om het een tweede leven te geven. Dit kan bij aangesloten winkels of met een retour procedure via New Optimist.

3. Een nieuw leven
Het maakt niet uit in welke staat het item is. New Optimist bekijkt of het nog tweedehands verkocht kan worden (ook dat kan gevolgd worden via de QR-code), maar uiteindelijk wordt de kleding vervezeld en verwerkt tot nieuwe garen.  Niks gaat verloren. 100% circulair!
Via de QR-code kan circulaire route van elk kledingstuk worden gevolgd.

YES statiegeld. NO textile waste!

New Optimist

Voor New Optimist is circulariteit, naast lokaal en sociaal ondernemerschap, al vanaf de oprichting in 2020 bepalend. De mode van New Optimist is ontworpen voor circulariteit:
het merk zorgt ervoor dat elk kledingstuk voor 100 procent gerecycled kan worden. Om mode echt 100% circulair te maken, introduceert New Optimist het eerste statiegeld platform voor kleding. Dit nieuwe systeem, dat ontwikkeld is samen met Candour.Digital, garandeert dat jouw kleding wordt gerecycled en dat je het hele proces tot aan recycling kan volgen.

Meer informatie:

Xander Slager, +31 6 29082052, xander@newoptimist.nl
Nelleke Wegdam, +31 6 12261779, nelleke@newoptimist.nl

www.newoptimist.nl

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Anne-Ro Dubos-Klevant Groen, Marketing and Communications director at Fashion for Good Museum, posted

Knowing Cotton Otherwise - Flipping the Script

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Cotton is perhaps the world's most well-known fabric, however, many stories behind cotton are lesser known. These untold and sometimes unexpected perspectives have been collected and brought together in the exhibition, Knowing Cotton Otherwise. 

In the third and final chapter, Flipping the Script, designers Nsimba Valene Lontanga and Angelo Carlos Marcus Elizabeth take you on a journey through their heritage and culture while challenging you to reimagine fundamental concepts within the realm of fashion and design.  

The exhibition unpacks and brings into question established ideas of 'classic' and 'basic' style staples, as well as redefining 'typically African' design and print. What happens when we reconsider our preconceived ideas of what cotton represents around the world? 

Knowing Cotton Otherwise is open to the public until 16 October 2023 at the Fashion for Good Museum, Rokin 102,  Amsterdam.

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Jaïr van der Bruggen, Musician, Events Manager , posted

Clothes Swap/Kledingruil Event @Gast Art!

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Your closet is feeling a tad musty? Got some cool trash clothes you don’t wear anymore, and want to get some pre-loved items in return? Come hang out, have a beer, listen to some music, make connections and renew your wardrobe!

🗓️ May 28th
⏰ 1pm - 8pm
📍 Gasthuismolensteeg 3, Amsterdam

Instructions:
1. Bring items you don’t wear anymore
2. Exchange for tokens 
OR purchase tokens for 2,50€
3. Use tokens for second-hand clothes, curated by us and swapped by other participants
OR use tokens for drinks
4. Brag to your friends about how sustainable your new wardrobe is

Graphics by @tina.bez.ic

Jaïr van der Bruggen's picture Meet-up on May 28th
Camille Janssen, Sustainability Consultant , posted

Open Webinar: Preventing Waste & Closing Material Loops

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Join us on March 22 for an insightful webinar on Preventing Waste & Closing Material Loops.

The webinar will be opened by an expert from the United Nations Environment Programme. This introduction is followed by a presentation of Merel Schaap, Impact Analyst at Seenons, who will share how a technology platform can enable the circular economy. We will conclude the session with presentations on challenges by different municipalities, nonprofits and companies that are looking for solutions. These challenges are part of CircleHub's competition which runs until June 20. Winning solutions will be awarded or will receive investment to carry out a Proof of Concept.

The session is part of CircleHub's webinar series happening this March and April. The series consists of four sessions, which are opened by an expert from the United Nations Environment Programme who will give a Keynote on the subject, followed by presentations of best practices around the globe. The session will be closed with information on the competition and presentation by the organizations behind the challenges on our platform.

Camille Janssen's picture Online event on Mar 22nd
Henrike Slob, Marketing Communications Lead at Impact Hub Amsterdam, posted

Fashion Ecosystem Networking Drinks

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Seize this opportunity to connect to entrepreneurs, investors and other organisations accelerating positive change in regards to fashion.

While enjoying drinks, you can make new connections, explore potential partnerships, exchange knowledge on your business and sustainability goals and meet the Impact Hub team.

Earlier in the day, we will host an invite-only Fashion Ecosystem Day. During our Fashion Ecosystem Day, we will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, consumers, policymakers and other organizations to accelerate positive change in the fashion industry. You will get a chance to meet them, too!

WHAT IS THE CIRCULAR TEXTILE INNOVATION ACCELERATOR?
After extensive research, the Circular Innovation Collective has identified the most urgent innovation gaps to create a circular textile chain. So we scouted (inter)national startups and SMEs with high-value, innovative circular solutions in the areas of Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse and Repair.

The selected companies participated in various workshops and masterclasses on systemic change, strategic partnerships and material usage in the circular economy and received coaching and mentorship from sector experts, experienced entrepreneurs and finance professionals.

WHAT IS THE CIRCULAR INNOVATION COLLECTIVE?
Circular Innovation Collective (CIC), a collaboration of Metabolic, Impact Hub Amsterdam and Bankers without Boundaries, aims to play a leading role in the Dutch innovation ecosystem by accelerating the transition to a circular economy. The collective will implement its unique approach for the first time in the textile sector to support the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area’s goal of achieving 70% circular textiles by 2030. CIC is funded by the City of Amsterdam (Amsterdam Impact), DOEN Foundation and Goldschmeding Foundation.

Henrike Slob's picture Meet-up on Jun 21st
Henrike Slob, Marketing Communications Lead at Impact Hub Amsterdam, posted

Circular Fashion | Networking Drinks | by CIC

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Are you working towards a more circular textile sector? Join us from 16:00 - 18:00 o'clock for networking drinks to meet and connect to a wide range of textile supply chain stakeholders.

WHAT IS THE CIRCULAR INNOVATION COLLECTIVE?
Circular Innovation Collective (CIC), a collaboration between Metabolic, Impact Hub Amsterdam and Bankers without Boundaries, aims to play a leading role in the Dutch innovation ecosystem by accelerating the transition to a circular economy. The collective will implement its unique approach for the first time in the textile sector to support the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area’s goal of achieving 70% circular textiles by 2030. CIC is funded by the City of Amsterdam (Amsterdam Impact), DOEN Foundation and Goldschmeding Foundation.

INVITE-ONLY WORKSHOP
Earlier in the day, we will host an invite-only workshop on making the textile sector circular for the startups and SMEs in our Circular Textile Innovation accelerator – part of our Circular Innovation Collective – and potential collaboration partners. From manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers to product development managers, knowledge experts and policymakers, don’t miss this unique opportunity to build valuable new relationships for your circular ambitions!

Henrike Slob's picture Meet-up on Apr 26th
Anne-Ro Dubos-Klevant Groen, Marketing and Communications director at Fashion for Good Museum, posted

Exhibition: Knowing Cotton Otherwise - Bodies of Work

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Last year we introduced Knowing Cotton Otherwise, a multidisciplinary exhibition, covering various aspects of this versatile fibre — from its burdened history to sustainable initiatives and innovative implementations worldwide. Through this new chapter, Bodies of Work, the experience of human bodies entangled in (forced) labour in the story of cotton are amplified. With the addition of works by Sha’Mira Covington and Tricia Nganga Mokosi, the exhibition explores some of the complex issues related to cotton's history and the use and re-use of this fabric in fashion and tech. The exhibition also showcases innovative technologies in material traceability and natural fibre recycling from Fashion for Good Innovators Oritain and Natural Fiber Welding. The continuation of the exhibition invites you to consider your own body as you move through space as a spectator in the narrative. How do you position yourself within the community of stories presented here?

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Anne-Ro Dubos-Klevant Groen, Marketing and Communications director at Fashion for Good Museum, posted

REWEAR AND REPAIR

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At a time of year when overconsumption is encouraged by many fast fashion brands, our reminder today and every day is to take a moment to pause before making a purchase, and remind ourselves that there's nothing more sustainable than taking care of and wearing what we already have in our closets! Before discarding your fashion garment or an item that’s damaged, try to repair and mend it — give your clothes a second life and embrace imperfections! Our experience? It will become the showpiece of your wardrobe.

In collaboration with Gemeente Amsterdam and New Order of Fashion, on November 25 and 26 from 10:00-17:00, you will be able to bring an item that you want to upcycle or repair to the Fashion for Good Museum (Rokin 102, Amsterdam). Upcycle artist Valentine Tinchant and tailor Atilla Kiliç from de Stadspas network, will repurpose your pre-loved items into new creations.
On November 25th and 26th we offer a free entrance to learn about the past, present and future of sustainable fashion and discover brands and innovations who are making sustainable fashion a reality.

You are also welcome to donate your unworn items at the Fashion for Good Museum where we collect textiles in the City Textile Cart from the Gemeente Amsterdam.

Types of repair or alterations possible
• Tears, rips and holes
• Patch working
• Hemming
• Embroidery
• Buttons

Please be mindful of the time, creativity and skills of the designers since they are taking care of your clothes, therefore limited spots are available. Most repairs and creations will be able to be on-the-spot (30 min). Alterations will be either machine based or hand-stitched depending on what is required.

Masterclass / workshop from Nov 25th to Nov 26th