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Slovenia

KNOF Circular Lab & Reuse Boutique Network

Consultant Circular economy

Promoting circularity and reducing waste in the fashion industry

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KNOF so.p.

Company Established Year

Since 2008

Who is this solution for

Govt, Business, Individual, NGO, Everyone

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To sell

Project Status

In commerce

Looking to expand internationally

Yes

Doing business in

worldwide

Awards and certifications

Social Enterprise Certification

2008

Officially registered as one of Slovenia’s first social enterprises.

CERV Grant Award

2023

Supported for launching a community-based circular innovation lab.

WORTH Award Nominee

2023

Recognized for eco-modular upcycled design in reuse economy.

Product description

KNOF Circular Lab & Reuse Boutique Network is a comprehensive green B2B solution that focuses on promoting circularity and reducing waste in the fashion industry. The Circular Lab serves as an innovation hub for social and material circularity, offering various facilities such as FabLab prototyping, wood and textile workshops, and a reuse boutique showcasing upcycled furniture and clothing. Enterprises and municipalities collaborate within the lab to pilot zero-waste solutions, circular product design, and industrial waste valorization.

The network consists of six boutique sites that offer recycled goods and raise public awareness about sustainable fashion practices. Through workshops, local waste is transformed into interior design items, contributing to the circular economy. Additionally, the Circular Factory within the network prototypes industrial-scale recycling processes.

Educational events and consultancy services provided by KNOF train stakeholders in sustainable business models, helping them reduce waste and CO₂ emissions. The B2B services offered include zero-waste events, office fit-outs with recycled materials, and circular economy training, supporting public institutions and NGOs in implementing green strategies.

Key characteristics and environmental benefits

  • Facilities for FabLab prototyping, wood and textile workshops
  • Reuse boutique showcasing upcycled furniture and clothing
  • Collaboration opportunities for enterprises and municipalities
  • Piloting zero-waste solutions and circular product design
  • Industrial waste valorization and recycling
  • Public awareness campaigns and recycled goods offerings
  • Workshops transforming local waste into interior design items
  • Educational events and consultancy services for sustainable business models
  • B2B services including zero-waste events and circular economy training
  • Support for public institutions and NGOs in implementing green strategies

About the Company

KNOF is a pioneering Slovenian social enterprise and circular-lab based in Krško, founded in 2008. It develops eco-driven reuse, recycling, and upcycling solutions for textiles, plastics, wood, and industrial waste. Housed in a 3 000 m² Circular Lab, the organization designs and tests innovative material loops—including workshops, reuse boutiques, and industrial-scale recycling hubs. Its work enhances sustainable practices through education, community engagement, and social inclusion, notably employing people with disabilities. KNOF partners with municipalities, businesses, NGOs, and educational institutions to integrate circular models. Its flagship reuse boutiques, creative workshops, and consulting services foster eco-conscious behavior, reduce CO₂ emissions, and promote resource circularity across Slovenia.

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