5 February – 4 June

Discovery tour of la MACO : in the heart of circular economy

Explore a community circular-economy hub through a guided tour that examines reuse, sharing and repair practices. Participants discover the reuse shop, objects library, repair workshop and craft studio and learn how these services extend product lifecycles and reduce waste. The session examines practical methods for material reuse, collaborative borrowing systems and basic repair workflows, offering concrete insights into local circular initiatives and ways individuals and organisations can apply these strategies.

In French.

Chemin des Sports 87,
1203 Geneva
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Photo Credit: Loïc Herin

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