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The experience of the creation of the Outputs 2 coworking between partners: IED, JUMP and Out of the Box International
By Erika Gerardini Project Manager, JUMP Team 26/01/2023 It took a lot of time preparing the kit of outputs composed by the “Circular Economy Business Model” and the “Training Curriculum” which is itself divided into Mircrostructure and Macrostructure. IED has been leading the process starting in August 2021 and ended in September 2022. Main goals of the IO2 have been: Utilize the key findings collected in IO1: ‘A-state-of-the-art analysis for the conceptualization of the ‘Circular
IO1: A state-of-the-art analysis for the conceptualization of the “Circular Economy Business Model”
Written by Ufuk Bal International Expert on Youth Mainstreaming, Out of the Box International 24/01/2023 Let’s present the first important results of the CI-YOU project. The starting point of the CI-YOU consortium was to develop and conduct a comprehensive desk research and compilation report including all actors in the thematic space of Circular Economy (CE). The research will further be the baseline and foundation for the CE Business Model and other outputs of the innovative
Squaring the circle, an article by JUMP Association
Written by Pietro Curatola, President and founder of JUMP, Project Manager 17/01/2023 Thanks to the EC experts involved by JUMP as a partner in the Erasmus Plus project entitled CI-YOU – Circular Economy Youth Leaders ( Prog. No. 2020-3-BE05-KA205-003110) and in particular thanks to the insights of Professor Umberto Triulzi (La Sapienza – Rome), I was able to learn of the existence of an important study paper produced by World Bank Group staff. “Squaring the
The concept of circular economy by MIITR
Written by Sara ZavernikMIITR Slovenia15/01/2023 The world’s population is growing. Along with the growing population (unfortunately) comes a growing demand for resources, which are limited. The extraction and use of the latter have a major impact on the environment, which is relevant for understanding the concept of a circular economy. However, in order to better understand the circular economy itself, it is necessary to define the phenomenon of the linear economy. The linear economy is
The Circular Economy Development Programme in Serbia until 2024 was adopted
Written by Ivana Ćuk, President and Founder of EDUFONS – Center for Lifelong Education 14/01/2023 At its session in early December 2022, the Government of Serbia adopted the Circular Economy Development Programme in the Republic of Serbia for the period from 2022 to 2024, as a complex and comprehensive document that defines the areas of waste management, water, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. This document defines the priorities for the next three years and
State of development of Circular Economy in Cyprus
Written by Georgia NicolaouEU Project ManagerCenter for Social Innovation12/01/2023 Unfortunately in Cyprus there are no specific laws or regulations which deal with Circular Economy issues and there is a general lack of environmental policies and guidelines. However, Cyprus is under an obligation as a member state of the European Union, to comply with the European laws, and especially with the new draft EU Climate Law and the new Action Plan for a Circular Economy. The
Circular Economy Management practices by CSI
Written by Georgia Nicolaou EU Project Manager Center for Social Innovation 12/01/2023 In regards to skills needed to effectively implement and manage CE in companies, several reports and articles deal with co-working management & skills needed to effectively implement and manage circular economy companies. More specifically, according to the European Commission “by 2030, the European Union could record a 30% increase in productivity with the transition to a circular economy, which would simultaneously influence job
Circular economy action plan by the European Commission
Written by IED web developer 30/11/2022 The European Commission’s circular economy plan that was launched in 2015, included 54 different actions. All 54 of these actions have either been delivered or are being implemented. According to the statistics, these actions will contribute greatly to boost Europe’s competitiveness. They help at modernizing the economy as well as the European industry and they help create new job positions. They also work in favor of the environment and
CI-You Project: the experience of the ToT in Serbia from the perspective of a trainer
Written by Giuseppe Perrotti, JUMP Team Junior Project Manager and trainer 15/11/2022 On 19 and 20/10/2023 CI-You partners on the project met in the beautiful city of Novi-Sad in Serbia, European Capital of Culture 2022. CI-You has the goal to assemble and disseminate a trainer’s manual to introduce the topic of Circular economy to the youth generation.Why would the Circular economy be so important in the future? Because it is a great entrepreneurial opportunity for
Keeping up with the CI-YOU project in Greece!
Written by Christina Triantafyllou, AKMI and Evangelia Karathanasi, iED01/11/2021 Apparently, circular economy and business is a financial term that we come across quite often nowadays. Or probably should we say, the examples of circular businesses have become more visible to the economic landscape. There will be an attempt to explain this type of system as simply as possible, for people who want to get familiar with this financial term. Defining Circular Economy and Business
State of development of Circular Economy in Slovenia
Written by Eva Žunec Project Manager of MIITR 10/10/2021 The circular economy is one of the strategic development priorities in Slovenia. Recently, several consultations and training have been organised by politicians, non-governmental and youth organisations, educational institutes and others on Circular economy and Green deal. One of the most prominent initiatives is the Strategic Research and Innovation Partnership – Networks for the Transition to the Circular Economy, which is a connection of Slovenian economic entities,
CI-YOU Project: a survey on preparing young people for everyday life in society. Fill it if you are a young person 18-25 years old within 9/05/2021
Written By Sonia Simpatico, JUMP TeamJunior Project Manager01/10/2021 Learning throughout life is an active process of great importance in the 21st century. However, does the same apply for learning about life? How do we better prepare individuals for the practicalities of life in society? Do they know how to cook a healthy meal, budget and use money, fill in official forms, manage their time, or stay healthy and safe? When, where and who is involved
Circular Economy project. Press Release – Output 1. The survey by JUMP
Written by Sonia Simpatico, JUMP Team Junior Project Manager 01/09/2021 The project Ci-You “Circular Economy Youth Leaders”, funded by the Erasmus Plus program involves seven EU and non-EU countries; the association Jump – Gioventù in riSalto in fact represents Italy in a strategic partnership that includes other organizations from Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Serbia and Slovenia. The ambitious 24-month project aims to promote a sense of initiative and entrepreneurship among young people and stimulate them
Belgium jumps halfway on the Circular Economy bandwagon
Written by Adriana Roldan Serrano and Auguste Taruskaite, Out of the Box International Project Coordinator Out of the Box International 01/07/2021 “The Belgian government only finances 3% of Circular economy activities in companies” – Flash Eurobarometer 441, 2016. Circular economy seeks to extend the life cycle of products by sharing, leasing, reusing, or repairing materials and products. Measures towards a circular economy in Belgium are justified since Belgium is a
1st Press release from the leader Out of the Box International
Written by Augustė Taruškaitė Project Coordinator 01/06/2021 Out of the Box International, together with partners from Cyprus (CSI), Greece (IED & AKMI), Hungary (IMRO), Serbia (EDUFONS), Italy (JUMP) and Slovenia (MIITR) have launched the “CI-You: Circular economy youth leaders” project. The CI-You Project aims to foster a sense of initiative and circular entrepreneurship among young people and to stimulate them to develop skills needed in the circular economy through training and skills development. Marko Paunovic,