Introduction
Turku, Finland
In Turku, circularity comes to life through culture and cross-sector collaboration. Led by the City of Turku, Valonia and Humak University, the city connects residents, artists and businesses through a circular economy carnival and a creative incubation programme.
Strategic approach
Turku strategic approach
Turku sees municipal collaboration as a key enabler of the circular transition. Regular exchange and strong cooperation across departments can foster meaningful engagement of creative and cultural actors in support of a citizens-led circular transition. Click the button to explore the strategic take aways from Turku.
Specific Case Studies
Pilots in this city
Circular lifestyle
ReTurku Circular Economy Carnival
ReTurku brings circular economy into everyday life through culture, creativity and participation. It connected residents, artists and city teams.
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Incubation
Turku Idea Incubator: Promoting Circularity in the Experience Industries
Humak organised a four-month Idea Incubator for more sustainable events. Cross-sector teams combined industry, art and circular economy expertise.
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Incubation
Micro-course on cross-sectoral innovation
Open access course for business support organisations and NGOs.
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Latest News from Turku
Project news
Transition Lab in Turku explores continuing circular economy activities after the end of the project
On 1 and 2 of December, Creative Circular Cities (CCC) project partners met in Turku for the CCC Transition Lab, where they reflected on the progress of project activities in the cities so far and explored how to support the creativity-led transition to circular economy after the conclusion of the CCC project.
CCC project partners from Turku launch a creative circular economy idea incubator
From the end of January until April 2025, Art House Turku will be transformed into a circular economy idea incubator where circular economy experts and creatives will seek circular economy solutions for the lifestyle industry. The multidisciplinary teams will meet in five workshops bringing together the skills, experience and creativity from different sectors.