Why we exist

Every year, Black Friday breaks its own record. People aren’t buying less — they’re hunting value while budgets stay tight, and that instinct is fair. What’s broken is the definition. Somewhere along the way, “a better deal” came to mean one thing: a lower price.

We think that’s a poor measure. A circular option isn’t simply cheaper — it’s more useful, more durable, often worth more to the person who actually owns it. Resale, repair, trade-in, borrowing: not compromises, usually the smarter buy. The U in value is you, and the call on what your money is worth belongs in your hands, not on a retailer’s markdown calendar.

Put the U back in value

Circular Monday started in 2017 as a single day, a deliberate counterpart to Black Friday. It’s now an independent global movement – a network of volunteers, brands and changemakers spanning more than 50 countries, connecting circular solutions wherever people shop. Ten editions in, we’re entering a new era, with a new look to match.

We’re not asking anyone to live perfectly. We’d rather millions of people make small, practical choices every day than a handful get it flawless. Mass participation beats individual perfection – that’s the whole idea, and it only works with you in it.

What we do

Circular Monday is the world’s largest movement for circular consumption. We make circular solutions visible, accessible and normal by:
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1. Building the world’s largest database of circular businesses and changemakers.
‍2. Inspiring people to repair, reuse, rent, share, and upcycle instead of buying new.
‍3. Hosting an annual global action day (the Monday before Black Friday).

Frequently asked questions

Where does this campaign take place?
Businesses, organisations, and individuals can take part both online and through local or digital in-person activities and digital events - keep an eye out here on the website and our social media channels!

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Who can participate in Circular Monday?
Businesses, organisations, and individuals that demonstrate clear circular practices can join as a buddy. To be listed in the Circular Monday database or take part as a buddy, businesses must agree on the goal to make the world circular and sustainable by 2050 at the latest and agree with the values in our Code of Conduct.

Code of conduct
What circular practices qualify for participation?
We use the 12R strategies as a guide, including: Refuse, Reduce, Rethink, Redesign, Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Remanufacture, Repurpose, Recycle, Re-earth, and (as a last resort) Recover. Recycling is considered baseline, not leadership so we encourage higher-value practices like reuse, repair, and redesign.

Code of conduct
What practices are not acceptable?
●  Offering discounts on new, non-circular products during Circular Monday.
●  Using vague or misleading sustainability claims without evidence (greenwashing).
●  Participating without concrete circular actions.
How can I add my circular offer or event to the Circular Monday website?
If your company has a special offer or event for Circular Monday (Nov 23), it can be featured on our website! 📩

Simply email hello@circularmonday.com with the subject line
“CM offer / event”, and include:

  • A short description of your offer or event
  • A link
  • A picture
  • A title
  • The dates it’s valid ( happening during Circular Week or a specific date)

We’ll review your submission and add it to the campaign website.
How can I participate?
Post a photo of yourself or your group on social media with #CircularMonday, showing something linked to reuse, repair, or renting. You can also attend local or remote events, explore our database of circular businesses, or join as a volunteer. For ideas, check out @circularmonday on Instagram.
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What about ads and profits?
Since Circular Monday began in 2017, the campaign has been powered almost entirely by volunteers, changemakers, and more than 1,500 circular businesses (“buddies”) around the world. For years, no one involved received payment, and the movement grew because people freely gave their time, skills, and energy.

Today, the campaign has grown so large that it requires professional coordination to run smoothly on a global scale. This includes real costs related to coordination, communication, design, tech, partnerships, and global outreach. To cover these costs and ensure long-term continuity, Circular Monday welcomes aligned sponsorships and partnerships that share the movement’s values and mission.

What hasn’t changed:
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Circular Monday will never sell data or personal information.
We will never allow paid ads or “pay-to-play” exposure for buddies on the website.
The heart of the movement is still voluntary, grassroots, and driven by passion for circular solutions. Sponsorships simply help ensure that Circular Monday can keep growing globally, reaching more people, and supporting more businesses and communities every year.
Does Circular Monday endorse participating businesses?
No. Participation in Circular Monday does not equal endorsement. We celebrate and showcase circular initiatives but do not guarantee or certify any company, product, or service.
What if I already embrace circular consumption all the time?
That’s great - let’s do it together once a year as well! It will give you more circular buddies to collaborate with and help spread awareness to create more circulents!

Our purpose

Circular Monday is a global campaign and community dedicated to circular consumption - buying, using, and reusing in ways that create no waste. We highlight and celebrate businesses, organisations, and individuals that keep resources in use and prevent waste, making it easier for people everywhere to choose circular solutions.

We do this by:
Our goal is to make circular solutions visible, accessible, and the new normal.

Our story

Circular Monday began as “White Monday” in 2017 in Malmö, Sweden, as a counter-movement to Black Friday. The initiative was founded by Henning Gillberg and his company Repamera AB at a Cireko event. Shortly afterward, in 2018, the movement was co-founded by Alexandra Davidsson.

From 2018 to 2020, Circular Monday was organized through the non-profit organization Responsible Consumption (Medveten Konsumtion), where Alexandra served as Secretary General. Alexandra and Henning continued to build the movement together, both during and after the years when Medveten Konsumtion organized the campaign.

In 2020, as the initiative expanded internationally, the name was changed to “Circular Monday” to better reflect the campaign’s focus on circular consumption.

After Henning passed away in 2022, he entrusted the campaign to Alexandra, who continues to steward and evolve the movement.

Over the years, Circular Monday has been supported by many individuals, spokespeople, organizations, and partners - including contributions from Sysav, CirEko, Cradlenet, and Kairos Future in various ways.

Since 2023, Circular Monday has been organized globally by ClimateHero, an impact startup co-founded by Alexandra, ensuring long-term stability, coordination, and continued global growth. Today the movement is carried forward by a global network of more than 30 volunteers and partners around the world.

The People behind Circular Monday

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Henning Gillberg 🕊

Founder & guardian angel (deceased Mars 2022)

Alexandra Davidsson

Co-founder & Global Lead
hello@circularmonday.com

Evelina Lundqvist

Spokesperson Application Lead & Spokesperson Austria
austria@circularmonday.com

Elin Bergman

Global Spokesperson
elin@cradlenet.se

NEW STANDARD.S

Communication Partner
start@newstandard.studio

Cradlenet

Organizer 2026
info@cradlenet.se

Country Spokespersons

Henning Gillberg 🕊

Founder & guardian angel (deceased Mars 2022)

Alexandra Davidsson

Co-founder & owner
alexandra@climatehero.org

ClimateHero

Organizer Circular Monday

Asim Widatalla

Ify Otuya

Asim Widatalla

Maximilian Mauracher

Asim Widatalla

Asim Widatalla

Emilie Christoffersen

Emilie Christoffersen
norway@circularmonday.com

ClimateHero

Organizer Circular Monday
hello@circularmonday.com

Evelina Lundqvist

Spokesperson Austria
austria@circularmonday.com

Priyanka Annam

Spokesperson Canada
canada@circularmonday.com

Valliammai Meyyappan

Spokesperson India
india@circularmonday.com

Simone Grasso

Spokesperson Italy
italy@circularmonday.com

Jean Darling

Spokesperson Melbourne Australia
australia@circularmonday.com

Asim Widatalla

Spokesperson Middle East Region
middleeast@circularmonday.com

Louise Nash

Spokesperson New Zealand
newzealand@circularmonday.com

Piotr Nejman

Spokesperson Poland
poland@circularmonday.com

Alexandru Laibăr

Spokesperson Romania
romania@circularmonday.com

David Greenfield

Spokesperson UK
UK@circularmonday.com

Angelina Taneva-Veshoska

Spokesperson Western Balkans
westernbalkans@circularmonday.com

Angelina Taneva-Veshoska

Spokesperson Western Balkans
westernbalkans@circularmonday.com

Angelina Taneva-Veshoska

Spokesperson Western Balkans
westernbalkans@circularmonday.com

Angelina Taneva-Veshoska

Spokesperson Western Balkans
westernbalkans@circularmonday.com

Angelina Taneva-Veshoska

Spokesperson Western Balkans
westernbalkans@circularmonday.com

Angelina Taneva-Veshoska

Spokesperson Western Balkans
westernbalkans@circularmonday.com
Felipe Soraires
Spokesperson Spain
spain@circularmonday.com
Hayley Ackroyd
Spokesperson Sydney Australia
sydney@circularmonday.com
Emilie Christoffersen
Spokesperson Norway
norway@circularmonday.com
Maximilian Mauracher
Spokesperson Germany
germany@circularmonday.com
Ify Otuya
Spokesperson Nigeria
nigeria@circularmonday.com
Louise Nash
Spokeperson New Zealand
newzealand@circularmonday.com
Simone Grasso
Spokesperson Italy
italy@circularmonday.com
Piotr Nejman
Spokesperson Poland
poland@circularmonday.com
Asim Widatalla
Spokesperson Middle East Region
middleeast@circularmonday.com
Alexandru Laibăr
Spokesperson Romania
romania@circularmonday.com
Priyanka Annam
Spokesperson Canada
canada@circularmonday.com
David Greenfield
Spokesperson UK
UK@circularmonday.com
Angelina Taneva-Veshoska
Spokesperson Western Balkans
westernbalkans@circularmonday.com
Valliammai Meyyappan
Co-Spokesperson India
india@circularmonday.com
Jean Darling
Spokesperson Melbourne Australia
australia@circularmonday.com

Local Teams and Volunteers

Stephen Mason
Team Australia
australia@circularmonday.com
Jessica Mével
Team Australia
sydney@circularmonday.com
Caitlyn Touzell
Team Australia
sydney@circularmonday.com
Nadine Schratzberger
Team Austria
austria@circularmonday.com
Lorenzo Conti
Team Italy
italy@circularmonday.com
Arianna Lucifora
Team Italy
italy@circularmonday.com
Elena Scarinci
Team Italy
italy@circularmonday.com
Dr. Ihab Abdelrahman
Team Middle East
middleeast@circularmonday.com
Osamah Ahmed Al-Anesi
Team Middle East Region
middleeast@circularmonday.com
Francisco Lendinez
Team Spain
spain@circularmonday.com
Katerina Ilijovska
Team Western Balkans
westernbalkans@circularmonday.com

Partners & Sponsors

ClimateHero
Sponsor 2026 (Organizer 2023-2025)
Western Balkans Circular Economy Hub
Campaign Supporter
Institute for Research in Environment Civil Engineering and Energy
Campaign Supporter
Cirque du Soil
Campaign Supporter
The Good Tribe
Partner
Circular Economy Club Sydney
Campaign Supporter
Soenecs
Campaign Supporter
Boomerang Labs
Campaign Supporter
JEG FANT
Campaign Supporter
Come Creations Group
Communication Partner 2025

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