Name of the project: Scaling up eWASTE circular economy in Adrion region
Project Acronim: CIRCLEWASTE
Program priority: Supporting a greener and climate resilient Adriatic -Ionian region
SO 2.2: Supporting circular economy development in the Adriatic – Ionian region
Total project budget: 1.577.329,00 ; EU funds 1.340.729,65
Duration of the project: 01.09.2024. – 31.08.2027.
OBJECTIVE
The goal of CircleWaste is to support the long-term sustainability of businesses that add economic, environmental and social value to the Waste from Electronic and Electric Equipment (eWASTE), by providing businesses with a consistent source of eWASTE for their circular model, ensuring a continuous cycle of use and reuse.
Lead partner – Association of Municipalities of Slovenia
Partner 2 – Reuse Center, Slovenia
Partner 3 – ASSO Agency for Sustainable Development, Italy
Partner 4 – Institute for Innovation & Sustainable Development, Greece
Partner 5 – Regional Development Agency Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia
Partner 6 – Entrepreneurship and Business Association LiNK, Bosnia and Hercegovina
Partner 7 – UET Centre, Albania
Partner 8 – Municipality of Mirdita, Albania
Partner 9 – Municipality of Kicevo, North Macedonia
Partner 10 – Association for Youth Development “European Youth Association“, North Macedonia
Partner 11 – Zero Waste Montenegro, Montenegro
Partner 12 – Municipality of Tuzi, Montenegro
The CircleWaste project addresses the critical issue of electronic waste in the Adriatic-Ionian region by fostering a sustainable, circular approach to waste management. This initiative unites 12 partners across eight countries to create innovative, environmentally conscious solutions that mitigate both environmental and economic challenges associated with e-waste.
CircleWaste aims to establish a circular economy for e-waste by creating a business model that ensures a continuous supply of e-waste for reuse, refurbishment, and recycling, effectively reducing the waste’s linearity in the ADRION area. To achieve this, the project has developed a Transnational Strategy for e-waste management alongside regional Territorial Action Plans, which are designed to address the unique needs of local communities.
Through pilot initiatives like Smart Delivery Boxes and Prepaid Return Labels, CircleWaste promotes responsible e-waste collection and recycling practices. By increasing e-waste collection rates and fostering regional cooperation, CircleWaste engages the public in sustainable consumption practices, leveraging digital innovation and community partnerships. These efforts contribute to EU sustainability goals and support a resilient circular economy, setting a replicable example for sustainable e-waste management across Europe.