Circular Problem-Solving Lab

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The Circular Problem-Solving Lab is a hands-on, collaborative space designed for businesses, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to tackle real sustainability challenges and turn them into actionable circular solutions.

Running once a month until summer, each session focuses on practical problem-solving using circular economy principles. Participants bring their own challenges—whether related to waste, materials, business models, customer engagement, or operations—and work through them with structured guidance, peer input, and facilitation by Evelina Lundqvist.

This is not a theoretical workshop. It’s a working lab.

Who it’s for

  • SMEs and start-ups working on sustainability or circular initiatives

  • Consultants and professionals supporting organisational transformation

  • Innovators looking to prototype and test new circular ideas

  • Anyone ready to move from intention to action

Values of the lab

  • Pay it forward – share ideas, contacts, and insights generously

  • Learn together – no one has all the answers, but together we go further

  • Be practical – focus on action, not perfection

  • Be open – bring challenges honestly and engage constructively

  • This is not a space to explain what the circular economy is from scratch.

    However, if you’re new and ready to actively engage, you are absolutely welcome to join.

    This is a space for doing, testing, and solving—together.

  • Each session includes one or two “hot seat” problem-solving sessions, where:

    • One participant presents a real, current challenge

    • The group contributes ideas, perspectives, contacts, and resources

    • We collectively explore circular solutions and next steps

    You can apply in advance if you’d like to bring a challenge to the hot seat.

    Beyond that, all participants are expected to actively contribute—this is a pay-it-forward environment, where everyone both gives and receives support.

    • Practical, solution-oriented sessions (not theory-heavy)

    • Diverse input from peers across sectors and backgrounds

    • A space to test ideas, get unstuck, and move forward

    • Collective learning through real-life challenges

    • Ongoing momentum through monthly continuity

  • The lab is offered in exchange for a humble contribution, recognising the value of the space and facilitation.

    Please note that contributions are non-refundable.

    We offer a limited number of stipends to enable free participation for early-stage and emerging ventures.

    Contact us for more information.

Pink poster advertising a workshop called Circular Problem-Solving Lab, hosted on Zoom and Miro, with a call to apply for a seat.

Are you working on a sustainability or circular economy challenge—and looking for practical ways to move forward?

Whether it’s reducing waste, sourcing better materials, redesigning your business model, or figuring out what to do next when you feel stuck—this is a space to work through the challenges that don’t have easy answers and might even be keeping you up at night.

Let’s create solutions together - at the Circular Problem-Solving Lab. Reserve your seat today!