For Policy & Practice
We actively cooperate with experts from policy, practice, and the wider public. This page provides a brief overview of our activities.
As we strive for societal relevance of our research, we are open to cooperation requests and proposals from every (civil, private or public) organization interested in pathways for achieving a more sustainable economy and reducing mankinds environmental footprints (through political, social or technical means).
If you would like to discuss options for cooperation with us or just would like to know more about our work, do not hesitate to contact us.
Transdiciplinary cooperation
We cooperate with partners from industry and civil society, e.g.:
- Forum Ökologisch Verpacken
- Klingele Gruppe (paper industry)
- Greencycle (Schwarz Gruppe, waste management)
- Hauptverband der Deutschen Holzindustrie
- Papiertechnische Stiftung
- Industrielle Biotechnologie Bayern
- Cradle to Cradle e.V.
Our partners support research design, data collection and communication of results. We regularly deliver results to partners and relevant journals. Articles appeared e.g. in:
| 05/2018 | "Die Menschheit beeinflusst die biophysischen Systeme der Erde. Das haben wir unserer Vorgänger-Generation zu verdanken.", short statement in Business Insider on May 23, 2018. |
| 12/2017 | "Wellpappe als Beitrag zur Kreislaufwirtschaft", Interview with Hanna Helander on her research on circular economy in the online blog of Forum Ökologisch Verpacken on December 13, 2017. |
| 03/2017 | "Weg eines Paradigmenwechsels", Media Article on Sina Leipold’s research on corporate responsibility in the forest sector in CSR Magazin 03/2017 by Thomas Feldhaus. |
| 12/2016 | "Auf dem Weg zur Kreislaufwirtschaft“, Interview with Sina Leipold on her research on circular economy in the online blog of Forum Ökologisch Verpacken on December 19, 2016. |
Consulting/Advisory
| 2019 - 2020 | Sustainable packaging solutions: ProjectTogether. |
| 2016 | UNEP Global Scientific Rapid Response Assessment Report: “Illegal Logging and Related Timber Trade – Dimensions, Drivers, Impacts and Responses. A” |
| 2013 | ISSC-UNESCO World Social Science Report: “Changing Global Environments: Transformative Impact of Social Sciences” |
Circular Economy Series - Policy Briefs
Circular Economy Serie Nr. 1 | Series No. 1
- Warum das Verpackungsgesetz nur wenig zur Kreislaufwirtschaft beiträgt
- Why the Packaging Act contributes little to the Circular Economy
Circular Economy Serie Nr. 2 | Series No. 2
- Sie verkaufen Obst und Gemüse in 500g-Gebinden? So können Sie den CO2-Fußabdruck der Verpackungsschalen verringern
- Do you sell fruit and vegetables in 500g containers? This is how you can reduce the carbon footprint of your packaging trays
Circular Economy Serie Nr. 3 | Series No. 3
- Umweltbilanzierung für ‚Circular Cities‘.Wie können Städte beim Wandel zu einer nachhaltigen Kreislaufwirtschaft unterstützt werden?
- Environmental assessments should focus on the needs of circular cities. Future areas for environmental assessment to support the transition to a sustainable circular economy
Circular Economy Serie Nr. 4 | Series No. 4
- Gesunde Ernährung spart mehr Ressourcen als die Reduzierung der Lebensmittelverschwendung
- Healthy diets save more resources than food waste reduction
Circular Economy Serie Nr. 5 | Series No. 5
- Umweltfreundliche Kreislaufstrategien für die städtische Landwirtschaft
- Effective circular strategies for eco-friendly urban agriculture
Circular Economy Serie Nr. 6 | Series No. 6
- Drei Narrative über Lebensmittelabfälle und ihre sozialen Folgen
- Three narratives about food waste and their social impact
Circular Economy Serie Nr. 7 | Series No. 7
- Erfolgsfaktoren für eine kreislauffähige Bioökonomie. Lehren aus der Kaskadennutzung von Holz
- Barriers and enablers of wood cascading. Lessons for a circular bioeconomy
Circular Economy Serie Nr. 8 | Series No. 8
- The circular economy as EU environmental policy - Changing or maintaining the status quo?
- Die Kreislaufwirtschaft als Umweltpolitik der EU - Veränderung oder Bewahrung des Status quo?
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