Submitted by Siegfried Keplinger, BIZ-UP

In the traditional, linear economy, products are usually incinerated or disposed after use. As a result, the resources and materials in these products are lost. The circular economy, on the other hand, aims to close material cycles to material loops - even at the product development stage. Products are needed that can be easily reused, shared, repaired and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. For example, coffee can be turned into ballpoint pens and old fabric into new bags.