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Offcut
Basel, CHImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseClimate & Environmental ProtectionSustainable Products
Impact2Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded2012
LocationBasel
About Offcut
Offcut, an organization dedicated to creative material recycling, is committed to the principles of the circular economy. The organization collects and sells used and leftover materials, transforming them into valuable raw materials for reuse. Operating five material markets across Switzerland – in Basel, Zürich, Bern, St. Gallen, and Frauenfeld – Offcut offers a diverse range of artist, craft, and decoration materials. Offcut actively promotes sustainability through workshops and collaborations, including participation in the Industrienacht Regio Basel and supplying materials for exhibitions.
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Sustainability Goals
Responsible Consumption & Production
Closing resource loops for creative materials
The organization collects and sells used and leftover materials to reduce waste and reintroduce them as valuable raw materials for art, crafts, and decoration.
Fostering sustainable consumption and production patterns
With five material markets in Switzerland, OFFCUT enables households and businesses to reuse materials, thereby contributing to the reduction of new production and waste.
Climate Action
Mitigating CO2 emissions through material reuse
By extending the lifespan of materials, OFFCUT reduces the need for resource-intensive new production, directly contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Circular economy as a climate action strategy
Promoting the circular economy through material markets helps to lower the environmental footprint of production and consumption, thereby combating climate change.
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Q1What is Offcut's core mission?+
Offcut is committed to the principles of the circular economy, collecting and selling used and leftover materials. The organization's mission is to effectively transform what would otherwise be waste into valuable raw materials for creative reuse.
Q2Where does Offcut operate material markets?+
Offcut operates a network of five material markets across Switzerland. These markets are located in Basel, Zürich, Bern, St. Gallen, and Frauenfeld.
Q3What kind of materials does Offcut offer?+
Offcut offers a constantly rotating and diverse range of artist, craft, and decoration materials. Examples include acoustic absorbers made from recycled PET felt, decorative fruits, weaving yarns, cardboard circles, and ribbons.
Q4How can interested individuals apply at Offcut?+
Current job openings and application information are available via a direct link to a PDF document. Interested individuals can find details at https://www.offcut.ch/dam/jcr:87d1385f-0ae1-4c8b-887c-3b84fafc1bc3/2026_Stelleninserat%20OFFCUT-VerkaufArbeitsintegration_final.pdf.
Q5Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Offcut contribute to?+
Offcut primarily contributes to SDG 12 "Responsible Consumption and Production." Secondarily, the organization also supports SDG 13 "Climate Action" through its activities.
