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This theme is about systemic solutions for resource scarcity and pollution through circular design principles. It analyzes successful case studies across industries (fashion, construction, tech), policy tools like extended producer responsibility, and how circularity intersects with renewable energy in creating regenerative economies.
Fun Fact: Recycling aluminum saves 95% of the energy needed to make new metal - enough to power a laptop for 50 hours per can recycled.
Day Challenge at the AMS Institute
🧳 What to Bring:
A refillable water bottle
A packed lunch and morning snack
Pencil Case
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All MYP5's go to AMS Institute
(Building 027W, Kattenburgerstraat 5, 1018 JA Amsterdam)
Please be at the AMS Institute at 9:30, when you arrive ,go in
MYP5
(Afternoon Challenges)
Challenge 1
Library of Things
Help the City of Amsterdam make borrowing everyday items (like tools) a popular, sustainable alternative to buying. Your challenge: how can we make this "sharing economy" concept exciting for young people and encourage borrowing over owning, without unintended negative impacts? Contribute your ideas for a greener Amsterdam!
70 participants
Challenge 2
Droppie: Give Your Electronics a Second Life!
Help Droppie, a social startup, easily collect and responsibly reuse or recycle small used electronics. Your challenge: reduce e-waste, fight pollution, and save materials by turning discarded devices into valuable resources. This challenge focuses on making e-waste collection a common habit. Help us design ways to easily collect old electronics, turning trash into treasure and protecting our planet from harmful e-waste pollution! Learn how to make a real impact!
70 participants
Challenge 3
DenimDutchie: Upcycle Old Raincoats!
Join designer Petra van der Bend's upcycling studio, DenimDutchie! Your challenge: transform discarded raincoats into innovative new products and develop a business model. Help reduce textile waste and contribute to circular fashion!
40 oarticpants
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