A key part of achieving a circular economy is finding shops and services that offer goods with less / no packaging. I've highlighted a key list of resources that may help you to produce less day to day waste. Let me know what you think, or if something else should be added to this ongoing (constantly updated) list.
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
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
Entrepreneurs test innovations during SAIL and Marathon
Public events like SAIL and the Marathon draw millions of visitors to Amsterdam. These events often take place in central locations where large crowds gather. As a result, various logistical arrangements need to be made, such as providing food and drinks, public toilets, and temporary modifications to streets. These situations pose sustainability and accessibility challenges for the city. However, they also make these events ideal testing grounds for innovations.
Testing with the city and event organizers
The In Residence program offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to test their innovations during public events. They work closely with event organizers, the City of Amsterdam, and an experienced mentor. Additionally, funding is available to support the pilot. If the innovation proves to benefit the city, the municipality may purchase it after the program.
Applications are open from October 1 to November 17. Selected entrepreneurs will prepare their pilot in early 2025, and most pilots will take place during the summer events, especially during SAIL 2025.
Apply via the website: https://innovatiepartners.nl/project/in-residence-open-evenementen-2025
Amsterdam 750th anniversary year
This is the second round of the In Residence Events program. During the 2024 event season, nine entrepreneurs tested their innovations, including at Pride Week, the Marathon, and the Dam tot Dam Run. If successful, innovations from both rounds of the program may be implemented during the events of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary celebrations.
Interested or any questions? You can get in touch with Mark Stoevelaar (mark.stoevelaar@amsterdam.nl)
Photo: Edwin van Eis
