Shape the City: Circular City in Action

Updated 15 May 2026 at 08:02

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 design 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	Circular Wildeman

Contact ACB for more information