EDU4PlastiCircular

During the DEMOcons community event, held alongside the IEEE conference series in Timișoara, Romania (24–25 June 2026), Andra Diaconescu and Maria Elena from Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara presented the EDU4PlastiCircular project and its Open Educational Resources (OERs). The presentation showcased the project’s MOOCs and digital learning materials, generating positive feedback and engaging discussions on sustainability education […]

Experts from Universitatea Politehnica Timișoara, together with colleagues from Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov (Romania) and the University of Insubria (Italy), delivered a training and certification session for students participating in the ERASMUS+ Blended Intensive Programme on Environmental Sustainability (kid+) (BIP – ESKIDS+ 2026), hosted by the Riga Technical University, Latvia. The training provided an opportunity

On 2 July, the UPV Synergies Congress hosted a multiplier event for EDU4PlastiCircular, bringing together participants to explore education and innovation for a more sustainable future. A dedicated session focused on circular economy principles and polymer optimisation, while the Erasmus+ EDU4PlastiCircular training course was presented to showcase its educational resources and support for higher education

During EcoEXPO Central Asia and GEF Days in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Edu4PlastiC project was presented and discussed with representatives from the National Center for Environmental Monitoring, Green University, Samarkand State University, and Samarkand State Architecture and Construction University. The discussions focused on strengthening environmental education, innovation, and sustainable development across Central Asia. Bringing together educators,

Edu4PlastiC and TIIAME National Research University have launched a collaboration to promote sustainable water management, reduce single-use plastic waste, and strengthen environmental education among students and local communities across Uzbekistan. Through educational programmes, research initiatives, and community engagement activities, the partnership encourages responsible water consumption while supporting efforts to reduce plastic pollution. The collaboration contributes

Plastic pollution was a key topic at two international sustainability conferences, where researchers highlighted the importance of education and science-based decision-making in tackling the global plastic challenge. At the SUM 2026 – Symposium on Urban Mining and Circular Economy, the paper “EU Educational Projects on Plastic: The Case of EDU4PlasticC” showcased innovative approaches to environmental

The EDU4PlastiCircular project is pleased to announce the publication of its 11th Newsletter – Special Edition, dedicated to the successful multiplier events organised in Slovenia during spring 2026. As the project approaches its final phase, these events played a crucial role in disseminating project results, engaging stakeholders, and promoting innovative educational approaches to tackling plastic

On June 5, the world celebrates World Environment Day, the United Nations’ largest global platform for environmental awareness and action. This year, the EDU4PlastiCircular consortium invites you to watch and share our special video promoting sustainability, responsible plastic use, and environmental protection. Environmental challenges such as plastic pollution and microplastics affect us all, but positive

On 27 May 2026, the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) hosted an EDU4PLASTICIRCULAR Erasmus+ Project multiplier event focused on circular economy education and sustainable materials. During the event, researcher Yamila Vázquez from the Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS), Argentina, delivered a talk to students from the Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering, Science, Processing and Characterisation,

In May 2026, partners of the Erasmus+ project EDU4PlastiCircular – Education for Plastic in a Circular and Climate Neutral Economy participated in the international MakeLearn, TIIM & PIConf Conference held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The project was jointly presented by representatives of DERMOL, Slovenia, the Faculty of Environmental Protection, Slovenia, and UPT Timisoara, Romania) during the