UPNOWASTE

About the project

UPNOWASTE is an Erasmus+ project focused on promoting waste reduction and advancing a circular economy through upcycling. It aims to empower citizens with the knowledge and skills to repurpose materials creatively, reducing waste and fostering sustainability. The project seeks to implement Upcycling Cafés, inspired by the Repair Café methodology, to encourage intergenerational learning and community engagement in upcycling practices.

Project Partners

Università delle LiberEtà del FVG - ETS (Italy)

A lifelong learning centre specialising in adult education and training. The organisation promotes environmental sustainability and lifelong learning through cultural and educational initiatives. It has experience in EU projects and provides training in recycling and upcycling.

Unofficial Media and Training Limited (Ireland)

A digital media training company that integrates sustainability education into media projects. It has developed digital repair cafés for older learners, supports youth-led upcycling projects, and engages in sustainable filmmaking training.

TREBAG Szellemi Tulajdon és Projektmenedzser Kft (Hungary)

An R&D company and Living Lab focused on adult education, innovation, and sustainability. It has experience in developing training materials on recycling and green skills, and contributes expertise in circular economy practices.

Itinéraires: Destination Europe (France)

A non-profit organisation promoting European citizenship and civic engagement. It works on environmental education, digital literacy, and sustainability awareness campaigns. The organisation has experience in running workshops on digital waste and recycling.

Giresun Lisesi (Turkey)

A public secondary school with experience in adult education through public education centres. The school actively promotes environmental awareness and runs upcycling and recycling workshops for students and parents, fostering sustainability in education.

Zavod GEA (Slovenia)

A social enterprise and learning centre supporting disadvantaged groups. It specialises in psychosocial counselling, social innovation, and environmental sustainability training, with experience in EU projects on climate literacy and sustainability.

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