Circular Economy Collage
Rethink resources, redesign systems
How It Works
Inspired by the Climate Fresk methodology, participants work in teams to arrange cards that reveal the environmental consequences of our linear economy — from resource extraction to waste generation. Through guided discussion and collective intelligence, teams then explore circular economy solutions and identify actions they can implement at individual, organizational, and systemic levels.
What You'll Learn
- Why our current linear 'take-make-waste' model is unsustainable
- The environmental impacts of resource extraction, production, and waste
- Core principles of the circular economy: reduce, reuse, recycle, regenerate
- Practical circular economy strategies applicable to your industry
- How circular business models create both environmental and economic value
The Circular Economy Collage brings the proven Fresk methodology to one of the most critical challenges of our time: how we produce, consume, and dispose of resources.
Why Circular Economy?
Our global economy currently operates on a linear model — we extract resources, manufacture products, use them briefly, then discard them as waste. This approach depletes natural resources, generates massive pollution, and accelerates climate change. The circular economy offers a fundamentally different approach: designing waste out of the system entirely.
The Experience
Participants collaborate to build a visual map of our current resource system, uncovering the hidden environmental costs at every stage. The workshop then shifts to solutions, introducing the principles and strategies of the circular economy through real-world examples and interactive discussion.
For Organizations
This workshop is particularly valuable for organizations looking to reduce waste, optimize supply chains, or develop circular business models. It helps teams understand why circularity matters and generates concrete ideas for implementation within their own operations.