Amsterdam is widely recognised as a front runner in the circular economy. With the bold vision to become fully circular by 2050, the city is considered a living lab for circular transitions. The Circular City in Action track of Shape the City enables conferences to actively engage in the circular transition by supporting initiatives that reduce waste, extend the life of materials, and demonstrate how circular principles are applied in practice.
Contribute to the circular transition with your event
Activities within the Circular City in Action track focus on reuse, repair, and responsible consumption. Delegates can contribute to circular initiatives that:
Transform reclaimed materials into new, functional products
Prevent food waste by turning surplus ingredients into meals
Support the repair, reuse, and redistribution of electronic hardware for community use
Impact opportunities: Circular City in Action
Impact Opportunity
Description
Partner
Circular workshop
Create objects from reclaimed materials
The Upcycle / De Circulaire Werkplaats
Sustainable food experience
Prepare or taste dishes made from rescued ingredients
Instock
Hardware donations
Donate hardware for repair, reuse, and community benefit
Cybersoek
Zero waste tour
Guided tour exploring circular living and waste reduction
Zero Waste Nederland
Circular Park visit
Explore CRCL Park and its circular initiatives
CRCL Park
Repair café visit
Hands-on repair and reuse experience with local fixers
Repair Café Amsterdam
Johan Cruijff ArenA sustainability tour
Tour one of the world's most sustainable stadiums, exploring circular and clean energy innovations
Johan Cruijff ArenA
Community reuse volunteering
Help collect and clean materials for reuse and redistribution
