Circulr
Product service system with circular economy model
Circulr is a circular economy concept focused on reducing waste through user-driven reuse, repair, and recycling services. It offers an integrated system of smart stores, cabinets, and a mobile app where users can drop off items for reuse, recycling, and repair, helping to minimize landfill waste and encourage resource efficiency. What makes Circulr special is its community-powered model and accessible design, making sustainable practices easy for consumers. It is innovative for its user-centered approach, supporting a closed-loop system to reduce environmental impact.
Company/Institution
Middle East Technical University
Middle East Technical University (METU) is a public technical university located in Ankara, Turkey. The university emphasizes research and education in engineering and natural sciences, offering about 41 undergraduate programs within 5 faculties, 105 masters and 70 doctorate programs within 5 graduate schools. The main campus of METU spans an area of 11,100 acres, comprising, in addition to academic and auxiliary facilities, a forest area of 7,500 acres, and the natural Lake Eymir. METU has more than 120,000 alumni worldwide. The official language of instruction at METU is English.
Country
Turkey
Designer(s)
Ayşegül Avşar
Ayşegül Avşar, a recent graduate from METU in Industrial Design, completed her studies with a project focused on sustainability and circular economy models. In her designs, she emphasizes the importance of user-centered design, sustainability, materials, and manufacturing processes. She strives to keep her designs interdisciplinary, aiming for a more livable future through innovative and sustainable solutions.