EVENTS & NEWS
Hosting Project Kick-off Meeting (TPM1)
(2 participants per partner – 1 researcher, 1 educator)
Guide's Elaboration
Virtual activity
Transnational Project Meeting 2
Reviewing Phase
Virtual activity
Guide’s Finalization and Translation
Virtual activity
Transnational Project Meeting 3
Training Format Development
Virtual activity
Training for Educators
(2 educators per partner)
Local Activities
(10 adults from minorities per partner)
Elaboration of Virtual the Hub platform
Virtual activity
Transnational Project Meeting 4
Virtual activity
Online Sessions
Virtual activity
National Conference
(30 stakeholders)
Final Evaluation Meeting
(30 stakeholders)
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Training Event for Educators!
We are calling for 2 participants from each partner country to attend the “Training for Educators” event happening in October. Participants are expected to be adult educators with an interest in circular economy and motivation to train local adults in future local events, particularly those belonging to the class of “adults at risk of exclusion as persons with lower income, lack of education or belonging to ethnic minorities.”
Throughout the training, non-formal education modules developed within the project will be covered. The training will last for 3 days in Zvolen. Expenses will be covered to the certain extent.
Please contact the partner organisation in your country for details and application!
- Narodna Recyklacna Agentura Slovensko – Slovakia
- COMPARATIVE RESEARCH NETWORK EV – Germany
- Mine Vaganti NGO – Italy
- Association for Social Cooperatives – Poland
- CSI CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION LTD – Cyprus
- European Center for Researching, Education and Consulting – the Netherlands
CIRC Team
TRANSNATIONAL PROJECT MEETINGS
TRAINING COURSE SLOVAKIA
The Circular City team met in Zvolen, Slovakia, for our first training session together from October 15th to 17th, 2024! ✨
Over three days of training, we tested some of the future methods that will be included in the project’s final curriculum. 📝
Participants learned a lot during these sessions, gaining new ideas and methods to apply with our different target groups! 😁
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
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ARTICLES
Discover how the Circular Economy and Social Entrepreneurship can revolutionize sustainability and business practices in this insightful article on EPALE. Learn how these concepts drive innovation, reduce waste, and promote resource efficiency, particularly for SMEs.
Read here.
Visit Call for participants through EPALE Platform.
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The CIRC project was recently featured on EPALE highlighting the Circular City Hub Platform, developed under the CIRC project, as a pioneering digital space that supports adult education and circular economy practices across Europe. It showcases how the HUB fosters inclusive learning and green entrepreneurship using several educational and design tools.
Read here.
Explore how the CIRC project is transforming adult education by linking circular economy principles with social entrepreneurship across Europe. This article shows how inclusive training, community projects, and digital tools empower disadvantaged groups with green skills while fostering innovation and resilience. Dive in to see how CIRC is building pathways toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Read here.
The CIRC Hub Platform, developed under the Erasmus+ CIRC project, was recently featured on the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. The article highlights how this inclusive digital space equips adult educators and NGOs with practical resources, modular training, and innovative tools to teach circular economy practices to disadvantaged groups—fostering green skills and community impact.
Read here.
lOCAL ACTIVITIES
Slovakia – Empowering Circular Awareness Through Practical Learning
Organised by Narodna Recyklacna Agentura Slovensko, the local activity in Slovakia introduced adult learners to the core principles of circular economy through an engaging and interactive approach. Participants explored recycling, upcycling, and local sustainability models, gaining practical skills in waste reduction and resource management. The sessions combined hands-on workshops with discussion, highlighting how community-led efforts can drive environmental change at a grassroots level.
Germany – Circular Innovation in Urban Communities
Coordinated by Comparative Research Network EV, the German local activity took place in a community setting where circular thinking was applied to everyday urban life. Workshops included practical sessions on sustainable design, repair culture, and waste minimisation. The event provided a space for dialogue between educators, local residents, and experts, encouraging participants to reflect on their environmental impact and actively shape circular solutions within their own neighbourhoods.
Italy – Turning Waste into Music: A Creative Approach to Circular Learning
Held in Terni in December 2024, this local activity offered a unique fusion of sustainability and the arts. Organised by Mine Vaganti NGO, the initiative guided participants through the process of transforming recyclable materials into functional musical instruments. The project not only promoted environmental awareness but also provided a platform for creativity, teamwork, and skill-building. Participants conducted music sessions using their self-made instruments, and several continued on as peer educators—sharing what they learned with future groups and expanding the reach of circular education through artistic expression.
Poland – Promoting Inclusion Through Circular Social Enterprises
Led by the Association for Social Cooperatives, the Polish local activity focused on the role of social enterprises in advancing circular economy education. Participants from various backgrounds engaged in collaborative learning experiences, exploring reuse models, eco-design, and sustainable production techniques. The initiative emphasized inclusion, social entrepreneurship, and innovation as key tools to empower individuals and support green economic development.
Cyprus – Creative Circular Solutions Through Community Engagement
Hosted by the Center for Social Innovation (CSI), the Cypriot local activity showcased how creativity and collaboration can fuel circular transformation. Participants engaged in community-based activities, including art from waste, upcycling demonstrations, and circular economy simulations. The initiative promoted intergenerational learning and inclusivity, reinforcing the idea that sustainable change is both local and collective.
Netherlands – Circular Thinking Through Hands-On Education
Organised by the European Center for Researching, Education and Consulting, the local activity in the Netherlands introduced participants to the core principles of circular economy through engaging, hands-on methods. The event focused on practical learning, encouraging participants to rethink everyday consumption habits, waste reduction, and sustainable living. By connecting theory with real-life actions, the activity empowered adult learners to become active contributors to a circular future in their communities.
NARASK – CIRC Doing Living Lab Slovakia by NARASK
The Living Lab in Slovakia, created through NARASK’s Circular City project, brought together people, businesses, schools, and municipalities to co-create circular economy solutions. The video showed how disadvantaged workers and students were included in projects such as textile recycling in Prešov, building hemp-based cooperatives, and developing sustainable startups. Through collaboration, education, and innovation, the Living Lab demonstrated how waste was turned into resources while strengthening greener regional communities.
MULTIPLIER EVENTS
Between May and July 2025, CIRC CITY partners hosted national multiplier events in Italy, Germany, and Cyprus, reaching over 400 participants through on-site and online activities. Events organized by MVNGO (Italy), CRN (Germany), and CSI (Cyprus) brought together adults at risk of social exclusion, educators, families, policymakers, and the wider public to explore circular economy principles. Participants engaged in interactive workshops, hybrid presentations, upcycling initiatives, networking activities, and demonstrations of the project’s resources, including the CIRC Guide, modular training curriculum, and HUB platform. These events fostered collaboration, strengthened community ties, and promoted sustainable habits across Europe.
NAtional Conferences
From May to August 2025, our partners in Cyprus, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Slovakia opened their doors to local communities through a series of National Conferences. These gatherings brought together more than 30 stakeholders — from educators and social enterprises to municipalities and citizens — to share ideas, experiences, and hopes for a more circular and inclusive future. Each country added its own perspective, but all shared the same goal: turning the circular economy into something real and practical for people in their regions.
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