Circular Economy

Why makerspaces could be the secret to making smart cities smart

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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