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São Paulo Public Innovation Labs
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São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo Public Innovation Labs

São Paulo’s municipal government has created Public Innovation Labs to address complex policy and service issues through collaborative approaches and innovative methodologies.

Inside Out
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Antwerp, Belgium

Inside Out

The city of Antwerp has turned the challenge of integrating refugees into the labour market into an opportunity to transition to a circular economy.

The revitalisation of Sumidouro - Victor Civita Square
São Paulo, Brazil

The revitalisation of Sumidouro - Victor Civita...

The city of São Paulo has developed a successful brownfield project with a cultural heritage focus.

Shops with a history
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Lisbon, Portugal

Shops with a history

A municipal programme supporting shops whose historical and cultural heritage contribute to the city’s identity.

SACUDE Municipal Complex
Montevideo, Uruguay

SACUDE Municipal Complex

The SACUDE Municipal Complex provides facilities and programmes to improve the quality of life for citizens living in the Casavalle Basin settlement in Montevideo.

Tampere: from linear to circular bio-economy
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Tampere, Finland

Tampere: from linear to circular bio-economy

In the city of Tampere’s ECO3 business park, bio-economy and circular investments are translated into practical activities.

Paper and furniture from aquatic plants
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Almere, Netherlands

Paper and furniture from aquatic plants

The city of Almere, working with the business sectors and local stakeholders has developed an innovative circular economy partnership.

The city of Brighton & Hove reuse model
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Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

The city of Brighton & Hove reuse model

The Brighton & Hove council has implemented a programme to keep reusable goods out of the bin.

La Lainière Project House
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European Metropolis of Lille, France

La Lainière Project House

La Lainière Project House demonstrates the cradle-to-cradle (C2C) philosophy in action.