Smart & Lean Hub Oy launches the Circ@Home project!
We are thrilled to announce that, together with our Finnish and international partners, we are launching the Circ@Home project under the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme. This project is dedicated to promoting the circular economy and fostering a culture of sharing within households, helping pave the way toward climate-neutral cities.
The official project kick-off took place on March 4–5, 2025, in Hamburg.
Households are ready to repair – when making the decision becomes easier
In the Circ@Home Lahti micropilot, more than 10 households tested the Smart for Repair application, which helps users compare smart-device repair options, costs, warranties and service providers. The pilot showed that households are often willing to repair, but need clearer, more trustworthy and easily accessible information before choosing repair over replacement.
Circular services are not about labels – they are about making circular choices work in everyday life
One of the key findings from the Circ@Home project is that circularity happens only when sustainable choices become visible, trusted, affordable and easy enough to use in everyday situations.
🔧 Why repair fails — even when services exist
Pienikin muutos päätöksenteon logiikassa voi siirtää valintaa kohti korjaamista. Ja juuri siinä piilee kiertotalouden hiljainen, mutta vaikuttava vipuvoima.