Finland has long been a global leader in the circular economy, with numerous second-hand stores and recycling centers offering pre-owned products. People of all ages enjoy shopping for second-hand items. Many Finnish companies are also deeply committed to environmental sustainability, inspiring us to join the Circular Monday Movement and become part of this eco-conscious community.
Upcycle with Jing has made an important shift in our approach to sales and sustainability. Starting this year, we will no longer offer the traditional Black Friday deals. Instead, we are launching the Circular Monday Movement this November, an initiative that aligns perfectly with our values and mission.
What is Circular Monday?
Circular Monday is the Monday before Black Friday( November 25th this year), dedicated to promoting sustainable consumption and reducing waste. The focus is on reusing materials, repairing products, and supporting businesses that contribute to a circular economy. This movement encourages conscious shopping that minimizes environmental impact.
Circular Monday began in 2017 in Malmö, Sweden, initiated by the circular clothing repair start-up Repamera AB and its founder, Henning Gillberg. Originally known as White Monday from 2017 to 2019, it played “the opposite game” with Black Friday and aimed to create a day dedicated to promoting circular consumption. The name was changed to Circular Monday in 2020 to better convey the movement’s message.
Since September 2023, the climate tech start-up ClimateHero has taken on the responsibility of organizing the campaign on a global scale, continuing to develop and expand its reach.
To learn more about the Circular Monday movement, visit: https://www.circularmonday.com. You can find the list of all eco-friendly companies participating in this movement in the database on the website.
Why Joining Circular Monday?
We believe that supporting circular consumption is better for the planet and aligns with our core values. Upcycle with Jing creates unique, upcycled jewelry that embodies beauty and environmental responsibility. Joining the Circular Monday movement reinforces our commitment to reducing waste and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle.
By offering an alternative to traditional Black Friday sales, we hope to inspire our customers to choose sustainability and make mindful purchasing decisions.
B-quality Product Sales in Designated Retail Shops
For Circular Monday, we are offering B-quality products/ Sample sales in below retailers:
- MUJI Local Design Village
- Oma Puoti
- Lov!t
- Little Wild
- Kure
- Koto Design Market
- Lunga
- Ecolocal Market
- Moon Design Store
- Dome Upcycling
- Sushi Forest (A+ Design)
- Puoti Pihlajaan Varjossa
- Always Like Design
In-store discounts ranging from 10% to 50% (not applicable to online store purchases) on selected B-quality products, and some are sample pieces. These items may have slight color variations, imperfect shapes, or have been repaired with previous techniques or older styles. Rest assured, these pieces meet our high-quality standards and offer unique charm and character.
Additionally, we offer after-sales repair services for our jewelry. If your jewelry went broken and needs to be repaired, please send us an email first with a photo of the condition. Simply cover the shipping costs or bring your jewelry to our Helsinki studio, and we will handle the rest.
As a consumer, your purchase is like casting a vote for the companies or values you support. We appreciate you as a supporter of conscious consumption. Your support is powerful and can impact our future and even that of the next generation. Join us in celebrating Circular Monday and make a difference through conscious, sustainable shopping. Thank you for supporting eco-friendly practices and helping us spread the message of sustainable fashion.