EDU4PlastiCircular

We are thrilled to announce the release of the 5th Newsletter of the Erasmus+ project EDU4PlastiCircular – Education for Plastic in a Circular and Climate Neutral Economy! This edition is packed with new insights, activities, and developments from March to May 2025. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find: 🔹 Trainer Handbook Now Available OnlineOur […]

We are excited to announce that one of the most important outcomes of the EDU4PlastiCircular project so far—the Handbook for Trainers—is now officially published and available on our project website. This comprehensive resource is designed to support educators, trainers, and facilitators who are committed to equipping learners with the knowledge and skills needed to address

We were proud to see the EDU4PlastiCircular project presented at the FReINDs Network by Prof. Anca Drăghici and Prof. Florica Manea from UPT Timisoara during a recent webinar focused on Industrial Symbiosis. The event, part of the broader FReINDs initiative (freinds.erasmus.site), brought together researchers and practitioners interested in advancing sustainable industrial practices, with special attention

The EDU4PlastiCircular project was recently presented at Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara (UPT), bringing together a dynamic mix of researchers, industry professionals, and academic leaders to discuss one of today’s most urgent challenges: how to develop circular economy solutions for plastic materials. The event highlighted the project’s goals of fostering green and digital skills among higher education

During the final session of the course “Circular Economy and Appropriate Technologies for Sustainable Development” at Insubria University, students engaged in an in-depth exploration of the environmental and societal challenges posed by plastic pollution. The session was enriched by the active involvement of Prof. Elena Cristina Rada, who is also a key contributor to the

As part of a collaborative academic visit to Samarkand State University in Uzbekistan, Prof. Elena Cristina Rada (DiSTA partner) had the opportunity to present and promote the EDU4PlastiCircular project to an engaged audience of university leaders, faculty, and students. The presentation took place at the Center for International Educational Programs and focused on the project’s

As part of the EDU4PlastiCircular project, an engaging and interactive lesson was recently held with students from the course “Circular Economy and Appropriate Technologies for Sustainable Development”, led by Prof. Elena Cristina Rada at Insubria University, Italy. This unique session brought together professors from both Italy and Romania, fostering cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange. We

On April 24, 2025, the FReINDs Erasmus+ project hosted an exceptionally successful international webinar titled “Digital Industrial Symbiosis: Advancing Sustainability and Innovation.” The event attracted over 130 participants from across Europe and beyond, including researchers, students, professionals, and business support organizations—all united by a shared interest in advancing circular economy and sustainable industrial practices. This

In April 2025, partners of the EDU4PlastiCircular Erasmus+ project gathered in Valencia, Spain, for a productive transnational meeting hosted by the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). The meeting brought together representatives from all partner institutions across Europe. Together, we engaged in dynamic discussions, shared progress updates, and mapped out the next steps toward achieving the

We’re pleased to share that the Transilvania University of Brașov (UTBV) recently took part in the Matching Event on Intelligent Information Processing for the Digital Transition, held on March 25–26, 2025, at the University of Guarda, Portugal. The event was organized by the UNITA community, bringing together researchers, academics, and administrative staff from across Europe.