BioCirclE - Urban bioeconomy
In the BioCirclE project, we want to encourage companies in the Freiburg region to operate in a circular way and to engage with the circular economy and bioeconomy. The Fraunhofer IGB research institute is investigating how the bioeconomy can be utilised in Freiburg and is creating the basis for an urban bioeconomy strategy. Together with our implementation partner Circular Black Forest, we are analysing key players in the region and finding ways to promote circular economy.
We then implement various measures of the bioeconomy strategy together with companies and work closely with them to successfully implement circular economy principles.
In addition to Fraunhofer IGB and Circular Black Forest, the project and implementation partners include the sustainability management of the City of Freiburg, the "Green Industry Park Freiburg" initiative, Abfallwirtschaft und Stadtreinigung Freiburg GmbH and IHK Südlicher Oberrhein.
Objectives within the BioCirclE project
The aim of the project is to develop a bioeconomy strategy for the Freiburg business region, with a view to establishing biological cycles and sustainable economic structures on a long-term basis.
In addition, the following sub-objectives are being pursued within the project:
- Promoting the circular economy by reducing the use of fossil raw materials
- Promoting resource efficiency by establishing urban material cycle models
- Promoting innovation and economic resilience
The BioCirclE project was funded by state funds approved by the Baden-Württemberg State Parliament.
Be part of a sustainable circular economy in the Freiburg region.
The Circular Bioeconomy Strategy – discover it now, learn more about it, and help shape it
With our strategy, we are laying the foundations for a strong, regional circular economy – practical, implementation-focused and developed collaboratively.
Here you can download the full strategy and click through the interactive documentation of the results. There, we make the entire process transparent: from the initial idea, through workshops and interviews, to specific areas of action and SolutionCirclEs.
Use the results for your own projects, find opportunities for collaboration – or get actively involved in upcoming SolutionCirclEs.
Dive in now, think ahead and close the loop together.
Be part of a sustainable circular economy in the Freiburg region.
From Strategy to Implementation
The event marks the ceremonial conclusion of the funded BioCirclE project phase – and, at the same time, the launch of its implementation.
See for yourself how potential is being turned into concrete projects, innovative partnerships and new value creation. Get to know SolutionsCirclE as the first proof of concept and discover how you can play an active role in shaping the future of the urban bioeconomy in Freiburg.
Become part of the community
Would you like to stay informed about the latest developments in the BioCirclE project? Our focus is on the circular economy and the bioeconomy, and we invite companies to become part of this innovative journey.
Get in touch with us to receive regular updates, event details and valuable information!
"BioCirclE is more than just a project - it is an invitation to work together with stakeholders to shape a sustainable future in which waste is a thing of the past and innovative solutions for a resource-efficient economy are created."
"For a circular food economy, it is crucial to go beyond resource conservation and integrate regional value creation, security of supply and justice in the sense of comprehensive sustainability. Initiatives by small and medium-sized companies in the food industry in the Freiburg region are already showing how this can be realised."
"A functioning circular food economy requires the participation of many small and medium-sized enterprises, which requires suitable support formats from local politics and business development. Here, the Freiburg region can learn from good examples in various cities and municipalities in Germany and Europe."
Shape the future of the circular economy with us!
I look forward to hearing from you, please contact me.
Carina Wanninger
Consultant Cluster Green City & Sustainable Economy
carina.wanninger@fwtm.de
+49 761 3881-1203
