Circular Economy

Why makerspaces could be the secret to making smart cities smart

Mar 21, 2018

Once the domain of DIY tinkerers, these hubs of urban experimentation are driving the circular economy. Image: Reuters/Michael Dalder

Thomas Ermacora

Urbanist, Technologist, & Futurist, Machines Room

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Google searches for makerspace, hackerspace and FabLab over time.

Google searches for makerspace, hackerspace and FabLab over time.

Fab City in Amsterdam

Precious Plastic re-engineers plastic into bowls, cups and tables.

Precious Plastic re-engineers plastic into bowls, cups and tables.

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