Art and cultural productions generate large quantities of materials that are often used for only a short time. The circular economy offers concrete approaches to conserving resources, reducing costs and producing more sustainably. 

Circular.Culture is a three-year pilot project aimed at developing and testing circular structures within the cultural sector in North Rhine-Westphalia. It brings together cultural institutions, the independent arts scene, local authorities and the research community. 

As part of Circular.Culture, a central materials depot is to be set up, regional materials hubs established and a digital sharing platform created to promote the sustainable circulation of materials within the arts and culture scene in North Rhine-Westphalia. These initiatives will be accompanied by educational and awareness-raising measures. 

Circular.Culture is a joint project of the NRW KULTURsekretariat, Neue Effizienz gemeinnützige GmbH in Wuppertal, Theater Bonn and the City of Cologne.  

It is funded as part of the ERDF programme “Circular Economy – CircularCities.NRW” by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and co-financed by the European Union.

Art and cultural productions generate large quantities of materials that are often used for only a short time. The circular economy offers concrete approaches to conserving resources, reducing costs and producing more sustainably. 

Circular.Culture is a three-year pilot project aimed at developing and testing circular structures within the cultural sector in North Rhine-Westphalia. It brings together cultural institutions, the independent arts scene, local authorities and the research community. 

As part of Circular.Culture, a central materials depot is to be set up, regional materials hubs established and a digital sharing platform created to promote the sustainable circulation of materials within the arts and culture scene in North Rhine-Westphalia. These initiatives will be accompanied by educational and awareness-raising measures. 

Circular.Culture is a joint project of the NRW KULTURsekretariat, Neue Effizienz gemeinnützige GmbH in Wuppertal, Theater Bonn and the City of Cologne.  

It is funded as part of the ERDF programme “Circular Economy – CircularCities.NRW” by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and co-financed by the European Union.