EDU4PlastiCircular

Two high-impact and innovative projects — ProPla – Proteins from Plastic and EDU4PlastiCircular – Education for Plastic in a Circular and Climate-Neutral Economy — were recently spotlighted at the SIM25 Conference, “Optimizing the Future: Management Innovation for a Sustainable World.” Though approaching the challenge from different angles, both projects share a common mission: advancing circular […]

In a recent collaborative initiative, the EDU4PlastiCircular project and the Honorary Consul of Romania in Trento have joined efforts to promote environmental education and cross-cultural cooperation. This partnership underscores the growing recognition that sustainability and education transcend borders — and that international collaboration is key to building a truly circular and climate-neutral society. Through this

During a recent degree session at the University of Insubria, the thesis “Environmental and Economic Analysis of a Plastic Chair’s Industrial Process” sparked a meaningful discussion on the intersection of design, production, and sustainability. The work explored the life cycle of a common plastic product, examining both environmental impacts and economic efficiency within the framework

In late October 2025, experts, educators, and researchers from across Europe gathered at the Politehnica University of Timișoara in Romania for a unique learning experience — the EDU4PlastiCircular LTTA1 training. This Erasmus+ event focused on integrating circular economy principles, plastic awareness, and sustainability education into higher education. For three days, the university’s Faculty of Chemical

Following their inspiring presentation at the SIM Conference in Timișoara, young environmental enthusiasts Emanuele Longo and Grazia Ragazzi continued to spread their message about sustainability and the fight against plastic pollution — this time on Radio România Timișoara. The PitiShow, hosted by Eva Labadi, is a beloved children’s program that originated on Radio România Timișoara.

The EDU4plastic project was proudly represented at the SIM Conference hosted by Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara, where two ten-year-old children from Italy – Grazia Ragazzi and Emanuele Longo presented their ideas on sustainability. Grazia is the daughter of Prof. Elena Cristina Rada from the University of Insubria — one of our EDU4plastic project partners, and she

At the 18th International Symposium in Management (SIM Conference) held at the Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara, Prof. Dana Perniu from the Transilvania University of Brașov presented research developed within the EDU4plastic project. Her presentation, titled “A Synthesis of the Micro-Nano Plastic Waste Impact on Human Health: A Medical Perspective,” explored the growing evidence of how micro-

At the Researchers’ Night hosted by Transilvania University, the EDU4Plastic project was proudly presented—an initiative dedicated to ecological education and environmental responsibility. Through interactive activities, we demonstrated how plastic can be transformed from a pressing environmental challenge into an opportunity for learning and awareness. Visitors engaged with hands-on experiences that highlighted practical ways to rethink

In September 2025, Dermol representatives – Prof. Dr. Valerij Dermol, Mag. Alenka Dermol, and Mag. Špela Dermol – joined the Open Asia project meeting and Open Science Forum in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The event brought together experts and educators from Europe and Asia to share ideas about sustainability and open science. At the forum, the

We were proud to present EDU4Plastic at the European Conference on Information Literacy (ECIL) 2025, held in Bamberg, Germany. As the leading international forum for exploring the intersections of information culture, education, and emerging technologies, ECIL provided the ideal platform to highlight the project’s contribution to sustainability and learning innovation. In a dynamic and inspiring