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Workshop in Vienna: „Consumer Reset“ sheds light on the e-waste madness and offers ways out of the compulsive consumerism
Vienna, August 13, 2025 – Amid the growing debate about sustainability, Circular Vienna invites you to an interactive workshop under the motto „Consumer Reset – Live more consciously, produce less waste.“ The event will take place on November 27, 2025, at the GB* district office in Vienna and, as part of EWWR 2025 (European Week for Waste Reduction), will shed light on the growing problem of e-waste.
The workshop, led by Stella Wittmann, activist and founder of the former Plastic Planet Austria association, is aimed at anyone who wants to question their personal consumption and strive for a more sustainable lifestyle. The focus will be on strategies for escaping the cycle of excess and waste.
„The pressure to constantly own the latest is enormous and has disastrous consequences for our planet. With this workshop, we not only want to draw attention to the immense problem of e-waste, but above all, to demonstrate concrete and actionable ways in which each individual can initiate a true ‚consumer reset.‘ It’s about making conscious choices that not only improve our lives but also the environment,“ says Stella Wittmann.
Event highlights:
6:00 p.m.: Practical examples and interactive exercises on how to deal with consumer addiction.
7:00 p.m.: Three „Lightning Talks“ (5 minutes each) will explore various aspects of the e-waste problem.
Speakers:
Chieh Pan is an early-stage social entrepreneur whose motivation stems from a deep appreciation for social work. Observing the significant time and energy required by social institutions to organize in-kind donations and the additional emotional burden this places on individuals led the team behind the startup in-kind to rethink this area and critically examine its connection to consumption. The focus is on the principles of the circular economy, inclusion, and awareness-raising. Professional experience in the media and technology industry, as well as their engagement with the digital maturity of Austrian social institutions in managing in-kind donations, form the basis for their commitment to social innovation.
Peter Bernscherer is a key figure in the Austrian IT community and is strongly committed to digital inclusion. As chairman of PCs für Alle, a non-profit organization based in Vienna, he leads an organization that collects, refurbishes, and donates used computers to people in need, schools, and social institutions. Bernscherer’s work contributes significantly to narrowing the digital divide and providing low-income people with access to technology and education. Under his leadership, PCs für Alle has developed into an important resource for sustainable hardware recycling and social support.
A panel discussion moderated by Doris Holler-Bruckner will discuss strategies for a more sustainable use of consumer goods. The discussion will be broadcast live.
The event offers practical insights and effective strategies for a more sustainable lifestyle, in line with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
Event details:
What: Workshop „Consumer Reset – Live more consciously, produce less waste“
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: GB*District Office, Quellenstraße 149, 1100 Vienna
Who: Stella Wittmann (Facilitator), Doris Holler-Bruckner (Panel Discussion)
Topic: Conscious Consumption, eWaste, EWWR 2025
Contact for inquiries:
Stella Wittmann
Press Officer
presse at circular.wien
06504513406
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