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ERUF Way Out West 6 August 2024

Circular textile for Way Out West officials

During this year's edition of the Way Out West music festival, the festival's 1,500 officials are wearing circular t-shirts, the result of a collaboration between Wargön Innovation, Dvala rent & reprint and Luger, the organizer behind Way Out West, with the aim of finding resource-efficient alternatives to the traditional official shirt.
ERUF Way Out West June 25, 2024

Innovative collaboration for circular textile purchases for Way Out West

Innovative collaboration for circular textile purchases for Way Out West As part of its sustainability work, the Way Out West music festival has in recent years explored ways to reduce the climate impact of textiles at the festival. Wargön Innovation works daily to find innovative solutions to reduce the environmental and climate footprint of the textile industry, including by finding...
Circular ERUF Nimble Patch RecoMended Textile sorting Wargön Innovation June 4, 2024

What can become of a pair of jeans?

What can become of a pair of jeans? Denim is one of our most iconic and beloved materials. Since the first jeans were launched in the 19th century, the durable material has followed us through the decades and become a true fashion favorite. Behind this beloved material lies a dark side, but also amazing possibilities. Thanks to its durable...
ERUF Wargön Innovation 9 April 2024

Equipping West Swedish companies for the future

West Swedish companies are equipped for the future As part of the regional development strategy, Region Västra Götaland is investing in making West Swedish companies the world's best at circular business. The strategy sets the direction for making Västra Götaland a model for the transition to a sustainable society. Part of the work is the Circular Design & New Business challenge, where Wargön Innovation...
ERUF Way Out West 3 April 2024

Way Out West seeks partners for circular volunteer shirts

Way Out West seeks partners for circular official shirts Way Out West is now taking the next step in strengthening its sustainability work. In 2012, they took the first step towards becoming a sustainable festival when they were the first in Sweden to serve only vegetarian food. This year they raise the level further to reduce their environmental impact by...
ERUF 26 March 2024

Creative solutions and new contacts when entrepreneurs were invited to Wargön Innovation.

Creative solutions and new contacts when entrepreneurs were invited to Wargön Innovation Can new circular ideas emerge by bringing together a group of creative entrepreneurs and creating a platform for new contacts and collaborations? On Tuesday, March 12, Wargön Innovation invited innovators and entrepreneurs that we collaborate with in the Innovation Environment for Sustainable Production project....
ERUF Wargön Innovation 7 December 2023

Caroline Düberg Martinsson is an innovation coach passionate about the circular economy.

Region Västra Götaland continues its investment in the circular economy with the aim of strengthening collaboration and accelerating the pace of the ongoing circular transition. Almost 100 business coaches are participating in the challenge "Circular design & new business", one of them is our innovation manager Caroline Düberg Martinsson. Regional Development Västra Götaland Region has interviewed Caroline about circularity and the challenge.
ERUF Textile sorting Wargön Innovation 19 June 2023

Wargön Innovation scales up operations for future circular business models

Wargön Innovation, together with Science Park Borås, has been granted SEK 30 million from the European Regional Development Fund for a three-year initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transition to circular business models and increased resource efficiency. The goal is to contribute to increased competitiveness for SMEs and...