Circular Cities

Think for a moment about the nearest shopping street in your neighbourhood: Where can you get something repaired, buy recycled items or second-hand goods? Sure, there are some individual businesses that offer sustainable products. But a wide range of options for a more sustainable consumption, accessible to everyone and close by, is still a distant vision. Why is that? Even though there are already some initial political measures and declarations of intent, a comprehensive policy strategy and implementation is still missing. And that's not all: Companies and every single consumer also need to get involved. Who needs to do what to make it work? And what building blocks are needed?