đź’¬In addition to exciting presentations, there were good discussions and many opportunities to exchange ideas and network. For the first time, we also had an exhibition table on site, where Daniela Kolodziej from trinamiX GmbH presented a NIR handheld device for determining plastics, textile fiber materials and materials in mattresses and PV modules.
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💡 The contribution from Cédric Clavière, Country Manager of Patagonia, was particularly inspiring. He impressively demonstrated how individual stakeholders can bring movement into the value chain. For example, Patagonia, with a few others in the industry, started working early on #PFAS-free, waterproof and yet breathable membranes and is now well positioned for a future #PFAS ban, as is currently planned in the EU.
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💥 Movement through the stakeholders – this is also what Esther Hidber, Managing Director of the Matratzen-Allianz (Mattress Alliance), experienced. At a meeting of various players in the mattress industry, the desire and goal arose to jointly find solutions and become circular. Today, the Matratzen-Allianz has 27 members and is very active – also on the topic of DPP, which Maja Wiprächtiger is currently working on. Thousands of details still need to be clarified: Chip or code? A public database? One or more providers? Maybe we'll know the answer at the next cycletalk.
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🙇‍♀️ Detailed knowledge is important, but also daring to take the first steps. Melanie Haupt presented the platform CE123.ch, which operates under the motto «Circular economy is for everyone». It offers tools for SMEs who want to take their first steps into the circular economy and are looking for support. realcycle is also involved with 2 tools. You can find them here!
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🤝 Exchanging ideas, thinking ahead, working together – we at realcycle have 3 platforms for this: cycletalk, cyclestudio and cyclework. Yesterday, two cycleworks were the focus, dealing with innovative materials and plastics in the construction industry. Join in and contact Raymond Schelker and Maja Wiprächtiger!