Redesigning value – this is what it looks like In the transition to a circular economy, the discussion often turns to systems, policies, and targets. Yet circularity ultimately becomes tangible at the level of design. It is in the decisions made at the drawing board where waste is either locked in—or designed out. That’s why...
Read moreThis year, we once again attended the Data Sharing Festival hosted by CoE-DSC. As a solution provider in the DPP-space, it was encouraging to see how the importance of data sharing has continued to gain momentum in recent years. During the event, we explored how the Digital Product Passport (DPP) has a predecessor in the...
Read moreFrom Linear Thinking to Designing for Continuous Value For decades, industries have operated within a linear paradigm defined by extraction, production, use, and disposal. This model has been highly effective in driving scale and efficiency, but it has also led to a fundamental disconnect between economic activity and resource preservation. Materials are treated as abundant...
Read moreHow a Safety Jacket Becomes More Than a Product The transition to a circular economy depends on more than good intentions or improved materials. It requires a fundamental shift in how we understand and manage products throughout their use and beyond. At the heart of this shift lies a simple but powerful concept: if we...
Read moreThe Circular Economy as Our Starting Point As the Week van de Circulaire Economie begins, we would like to share how we approach sustainable business at Cirmar. For us, the circular economy is not simply a goal to work towards — it is the starting point and reference framework for how we design systems. Instead...
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