| Posted March 12, 2026

“We Need Solutions that Consider Different Needs”

Dr. Shirin Betzler has joined our Sustainable Infrastructure, Products and Services Team as a Project Manager. Read why she thinks cultural change is key to making the sustainability transformation work in the long run and why we should seek solutions that serve different needs, even when it gets really hard. In your work, you put a strong focus on people and culture. Can you tell us why? I come from a background in intercultural and behavioural psychology, so it actually drives me to unravel precisely that question: what drives people to engage in sustainability change? What are people’s needs, what is important […]

| Posted March 11, 2026

From Theory to Practice: Designing Circular Innovation in a Former Silk Factory

Across Germany, thousands of buildings stand underused while the construction sector remains one of the largest contributors to resource consumption and emissions. What if innovation hubs could turn these spaces into living laboratories for circular economy practices? A pilot project in Krefeld, Germany set out to explore exactly that. How can circular thinking move beyond theory and become part of everyday operations in a start-up centre? This question guided a four-month Business Pilot Project (BPP) developed within the CATALYST project. The pilot project was carried out in collaboration with Krefeld Business and their real estate and commercial spaces development department […]

| Posted March 5, 2026

Closing Loops, Opening Futures: How Three German Cities Are Driving Urban Transformation

Across Europe, the circular economy is revolutionising urban life—reducing waste, rethinking consumption, and creating sustainable business models. Discover how three innovative projects that have launched in the German cities of Aachen, Duisburg, and Wuppertal are paving the way for greener, smarter, and more resilient urban futures. Rethinking the Future: How Circular Economy Transforms Cities Imagine a city where waste is not a problem but a valuable resource, where every material is tracked, measured, and optimised for reuse. Across North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), pioneering projects are redefining urban sustainability through data-driven impact management. Supported by the Circular Economy – CircularCities.NRW, the cities […]

| Posted February 19, 2026

Circular Week 2026: Turning Europe’s Circular Ambition into Urban Reality

How can we turn Europe’s circular economy strategies into tangible change in cities and regions? This year, the CSCP has joined hands with INNOWO as a co-organiser of the Circular Week 2026, a European platform turning circular economy ambition into urban action. From 26–31 October 2026, cities, policymakers, and practitioners will come together to explore how circular strategies can be turned into real change on the ground. Since its launch by the INNOWO Institute in 2018, the Circular Week continues to grow, with the 2026 partnership with the CSCP marking a step forward in advancing cross-border collaboration for circular and […]

| Posted February 11, 2026

Repair Culture and Circular Textiles as Drivers of Local Circular Economy in Germany

As the first official FAB Region in Germany, the Bergisch City triangle of Wuppertal, Solingen, and Remscheid is shaping into a real-world testing ground for a co-creative transition toward a circular, sustainable, resilient and locally productive region. But, what kind of a difference can a strong repair culture and circular textiles really make? Cities and regions are becoming places where meaningful change begins. Two recent initiatives of our FAB Region project demonstrate how co-creative and community-driven innovation can accelerate the transition towards a sustainable circular economy region. Both initiatives show how repair, reuse, and community participation strengthen local value creation, […]

| Posted February 10, 2026

The CSCP Receives the Top Brand Corporate Sustainability Certification for the Second Time

The Top Brand Corporate Sustainability 2026 by EUPD Research recognises CSCP’s collaborative efforts, inclusive approach, and innovative work in mainstreaming sustainable consumption and production. The EUPD Research is a leading global certification body that takes an innovative approach to developing quality models for certifying organisations, providing guidance in a dynamic market landscape. In 2025, the CSCP was the first non-profit organisation to receive this certification. “Receiving this certification for the second time, in the year that marks our 20th anniversary, is a recognition of our joint work with actors spanning industry, policy, civil society, and communities to mainstream sustainability in […]

| Posted January 22, 2026

Join our Webinars on Future Skills and AI-Driven Transformation for SMEs!

The key to a successful circular economy lies not only in technology, but also in skills, innovative thinking, and the smarter use of data. In our Digital Centre WertNetzWerke, we are hosting two webinars that explore how future skills and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can become powerful enablers for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on their path toward sustainable, resilient, and competitive business models. The webinar “Circular Economy and Future Skills” focuses on the human dimension of sustainability. You will explore why future skills, such as systems thinking, digital literacy and collaborative problem-solving, are essential for embedding circular practices into everyday […]

| Posted January 21, 2026

Drivers and Barriers of Alternative Protein Consumption in Europe

What motivates people to choose new protein options and what holds them back? Across 11 European countries, consumers explored how changes in choice, environment, communication and culture can shift diets toward alternative proteins. The results reveal what it takes for sustainable alternative proteins to become a realistic everyday choice. The transition toward healthier and more sustainable diets is high on Europe’s agenda, yet,  progress depends on whether citizens are willing and enabled to choose differently. To better understand these real-world dynamics, the EU-funded project, LIKE-A-PRO launched a series of Living Labs in 11 countries (Norway, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Poland, […]

| Posted January 13, 2026

Check Out Our WertNetzWerke Prompting Guide for Effective Sustainability Management!

Embedding sustainability into day-to-day business operations remains a major challenge for many organisations. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities to support strategy development, implementation, and communication, practical guidance on how to use AI meaningfully in sustainability management is often missing. This is where our new prompting guide comes in. What is it? In our Digital Centre WertNetzWerke, we developed the Prompting Guide for Sustainability Management, an online demonstrator that helps organisations explore how AI tools can be applied in a practical and structured way. The easy-to-use tool translates sustainability challenges into concrete use cases where AI can support everyday […]

| Posted December 17, 2025

Biodiversity Matters: Apply Now for the UBi Biodiversity Award for Business 2026!

Applications are now open for the 2026 Biodiversity Award for Businesses. Companies of all sizes and from all sectors in Germany are invited to showcase their contributions to biodiversity, whether on-site or across their supply chains. Biodiversity is no longer just an ecological concern; it is also the foundation of sustainable and resilient business practices. The Biodiversity Award for Business 2026 recognises companies that are actively committed to protecting and promoting biodiversity, either on their premises or within their supply and value chains. As part of the UBi project (Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt – Business and Biodiversity), the award gives businesses […]

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