Circular Economy Forum Austria

The Circular Economy Forum Austria is Austria's largest independent multi-stakeholder platform dedicated to promoting and implementing the circular economy. This platform serves as a central point of contact for businesses, politics, science, research, and design to support the transition to a sustainable and circular economy.

The main mission of the Circular Economy Forum Austria is to drive the transformation of the economy and society into a sustainable circular economy. This is achieved through knowledge building, knowledge transfer, research, networking, and collaboration. The forum promotes a regenerative, competitive, and climate-neutral economy that supports a high-quality and sustainable industry[1][4].

• Learning, Development, and Dialogue Platform: The forum provides a platform for Austrian companies to create a circular innovation ecosystem. It promotes the exchange and further development of knowledge, ideas, and implementation possibilities among various stakeholders[1].
• Circular Insider Austria: Annually, the forum publishes the magazine "Circular Insider Austria," which highlights Austrian pioneers of the circular economy as well as international best practices and developments. The magazine is produced using Cradle to Cradle Gold certified paper and printing components, setting high environmental standards[5].
• International Cooperation: The forum benefits from international collaboration and cooperation, which is underscored by its membership in various international bodies and participation in global initiatives[1][3].

• Climate Protection and Resource Conservation: The forum supports initiatives that contribute to reducing material consumption and promoting circular economy practices. It emphasizes the need to close the global circular economy gap and increase the share of reused materials[1][4].
• Digital Innovation and Job Creation: By promoting digital innovations and creating jobs within planetary boundaries, the forum contributes to location-based development and increasing resilience[1].
• Taskforce for Circular Economy: The forum is represented by its Executive Director Karin Huber-Heim in the taskforce for circular economy established by the Austrian government, which supports the implementation of the national circular economy strategy[4].

The Circular Economy Forum Austria works closely with various organizations and experts, including the Bertalanffy Center for the Study of Systems Science, Circular Futures, designaustria, and respACT. These partnerships enable the combination and implementation of interdisciplinary expertise and innovative solutions[1][4].

Through its comprehensive activities and initiatives, the Circular Economy Forum Austria makes a significant contribution to promoting a sustainable and circular economy in Austria and beyond.

• 1 - https://www.circulareconomyforum.at
• 2 - https://www.circulareconomyforum.at/gruendungspartner/
• 3 - https://www.circulareconomyforum.at/international-council/
• 4 - https://www.circulareconomyforum.at/impressum/
• 5 - https://www.circulareconomyforum.at/circular-insider-austria/