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What the public sector can do to advance a true circular economy
The tenth international Cradle to Cradle Congress has once again demonstrated that the transformation toward a true circular economy has long been underway. Over the course of two days last week, 1,000 participants, 100 volunteers, and many German and international speakers from business, politics, and civil society exchanged their concepts, activities, and ideas on the…
If the IFA were circular in ten years…
Robots, giant screens, useful gadgets, and things the world doesn’t need—that’s how this year’s IFA electronics trade show in Berlin presented itself. Right in the middle of it all was something truly forward-looking: the Cradle to Cradle NGO with its booth dedicated to a true circular economy. On the IFA Creator…
Dogs as Substitutes for Children, and Children Who Get in the Way?
Are dogs being humanized, while children are just a nuisance? Probably not in such sweeping terms, but since I’ve recently started spending time with my four grandchildren, I’ve noticed situations I wasn’t familiar with in the past. I’d like to describe what I’ve observed over the past few weeks in various cities and along the…
50 Years of the Kulturpolitische Gesellschaft – Shaping the Cultural Policy Debate in Germany
This year marks the convergence of two significant milestones in cultural policy and for me personally: The Kulturpolitische Gesellschaft (KuPoGe) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and its founding president, Olaf Schwencke, turned 90. He is a great role model for me in his commitment as a European politician and cultural figure, and he also had…
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What the public sector can do to advance a true circular economy
The tenth international Cradle to Cradle Congress has once again demonstrated that the transformation toward a true circular economy has long been underway. Over the course of two days last week, 1,000 participants, 100 volunteers, and many German and international speakers from business, politics, and civil society exchanged their concepts, activities, and ideas on the…
Culture and Media
50 Years of the Kulturpolitische Gesellschaft – Shaping the Cultural Policy Debate in Germany
This year marks the convergence of two significant milestones in cultural policy and for me personally: The Kulturpolitische Gesellschaft (KuPoGe) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and its founding president, Olaf Schwencke, turned 90. He is a great role model for me in his commitment as a European politician and cultural figure, and he also had…
Opinion
Dogs as Substitutes for Children, and Children Who Get in the Way?
Are dogs being humanized, while children are just a nuisance? Probably not in such sweeping terms, but since I’ve recently started spending time with my four grandchildren, I’ve noticed situations I wasn’t familiar with in the past. I’d like to describe what I’ve observed over the past few weeks in various cities and along the…
Cradle to Cradle
What the public sector can do to advance a true circular economy
The tenth international Cradle to Cradle Congress has once again demonstrated that the transformation toward a true circular economy has long been underway. Over the course of two days last week, 1,000 participants, 100 volunteers, and many German and international speakers from business, politics, and civil society exchanged their concepts, activities, and ideas on the…
Right Livelihood Award
How digitalization can strengthen democracy – winners of the “Alternative Nobel Prize” announced
159 applications from 67 countries – four of which we have selected as winners of the 2025 Right Livelihood Award, also known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize.” They are all working against the unfortunate trend of division and autocracy. All four – and the people behind them – are committed to promoting vibrant democracy and…
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What the public sector can do to advance a true circular economy
The tenth international Cradle to Cradle Congress has once again demonstrated that the transformation toward a true circular economy has long been underway. Over the course of two days last week, 1,000 participants, 100 volunteers, and many German and international speakers from business, politics, and civil society exchanged their concepts, activities, and ideas on the…
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