2023 Make it Circular Challenge for Entrepreneurs
The make it circular challenge calls on designers, creative entrepreneurs and startups from around the world to envision and build a circular society.
From now until 11 January 2023, we invite you to submit imaginative ideas that prevent waste and radically rethink our way of life: from what we eat and wear, to why we buy and how we build.
THE CHALLENGE
Today, the climate crisis is impossible to ignore. Millions of people are already experiencing the effects of a warming planet firsthand, but scientists say there’s still a small window to act. According to the Paris Agreement, we could keep global heating below 2 degrees celsius if we manage to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050.
But of course, carbon emissions are not the cause of the problem. They are symptoms of a broken system — one that is based on the linear economy, and is reflected in the way we make our products, grow our food and build our cities.
The good news? We can address these challenges head-on by making the shift to a circular economy, which embeds resources in cycles rather than straight lines. It aims to prevent the creation of waste by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible, and promoting processes that regenerate natural systems.
If we can make this vision a reality, we give ourselves a fighting chance at tackling the root of the climate crisis, and securing a liveable future for both people and planet.
1. REGISTER AN ACCOUNT
To submit your project you’ll need a What Design Can Do account. Registering is simple, and requires only an email address and a password. Do you already have a What Design Can Do account? Login here.
2. CREATE YOUR PROFILE
Once you are logged into your account, you can create your profile. We would love to know more about you (and your team)! Let us know who your project leader is, what you do, and upload a photo or logo of your company.
3. UPLOAD YOUR PROJECT
Once your profile is created, you can submit a project. Open the submission form and fill in the details, starting with the project title and description. Then, tell us: which category are you applying for? What is the stage of development of the project, and who is part of your team?
4. LANGUAGE
We ask that you submit your project in English. However, don’t worry too much about your grammar and spelling. We understand that not everyone is a native speaker!
5. PENDING PHASE
Once you’ve completed your submission, it will be reviewed by a WDCD moderator. You will receive a notification as soon as it has been approved, or if there is any information that needs to be amended.
6. EDIT YOUR PROJECT
After it has been approved by a WDCD moderator, you will be able to edit your submission at any time during the Open Call (until 11 January 2023). You will also be able to set your project visibility to ‘public’ or ‘private’. These settings can be changed at any time.
IF YOU RUN INTO A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT US AT CHALLENGE@WHATDESIGNCANDO.COM.
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