KA220 Edu.Circular

🌿 Edu.Circular School Pilots Successfully Completed! 🌍♻️

🇮🇹 Il progetto Edu Circular si avvia alla sua fase conclusiva!

Dal 27 al 29 settembre, il partenariato di Edu Circular si riunirà a Madrid per l'evento finale di progetto, un'importante occasione per fare il punto sui risultati raggiunti, condividere le esperienze maturate e definire gli ultimi passi verso la conclusione delle attività.

Gli incontri si terranno presso gli uffici del coordinatore di progetto, Mad For Europe, e presso il CIEC Madrid (Circular Economy Innovation Center), centro di riferimento dedicato alla promozione dell'innovazione e dello sviluppo sostenibile attraverso iniziative nell'ambito dell'economia circolare.

Sarà un momento di confronto e collaborazione per valorizzare il lavoro svolto insieme e consolidare l'impatto del progetto.



🇬🇧 The Edu Circular project is reaching its final stage!

From 27 to 29 September, the Edu Circular partnership will gather in Madrid for the project's final event. This important meeting will provide an opportunity to review the project's achievements, share experiences and best practices, and discuss the final steps towards the successful completion of the project.

The meetings will take place at the offices of the project coordinator, Mad For Europe, and at CIEC Madrid (Circular Economy Innovation Centre), a leading centre in Madrid dedicated to promoting innovation and sustainable development through initiatives in the field of the circular economy.

The event will be a valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration, celebrate the project's outcomes, and reinforce its long-term impact.

🍳 What if cooking a meal could be a lesson in taking care of the planet?

At Edu.Circular, we believe sustainability starts in everyday life. That's why we developed a hands-on lesson where students cook a real dish - and rethink every choice they make along the way.

With this, students explore what truly makes a dish sustainable: local and seasonal ingredients, energy-efficient cooking, minimising food waste, and composting scraps.

Less waste. More flavour. ✨ Mindful cooking is the new cooking.
👉 Ready-to-use lesson plan to inspire students to cook, think, and act sustainably.
You can download it and use it in your classroom — check out more lesson plans here: https://mountainous-sparrow-e73.notion.site/EDU-CIRCULAR-Repository-Lesson-Plans-2e283bcb532480c9afeeea7a86e3e9f3?pvs=74

ICCEE 2026 – International Conference on Circular Economy in Education

MAD for Europe is proud to announce the final international conference of the Erasmus+ project EDU.CIRCULAR, a European initiative promoting Circular Economy in secondary education through co-creation, innovative learning methodologies and the Whole School Approach.
📅 30 September 2026
🕘 09:00 – 17:00
📍 European Parliament Office in Spain – Calle Castellana, 46 Madrid

The conference will bring together educators, policymakers, European institutions, sustainability experts, researchers, enterprises, students and families to explore how education can become a powerful driver of the green transition.
Throughout the day, participants will discover the results of EDU.CIRCULAR, including:
• Innovative lesson plans and educational resources on Circular Economy
• The Circular School Guide
• The Circular Thinking Repository
• XR learning experiences for schools
• Results and impact from the large scale implementation carried out across Europe
• The Whole School Approach as a framework for sustainable school transformation

The programme will also feature high level discussions on the future of sustainability in education, contributions from European experts, institutional representatives and Climate-KIC, as well as opportunities for networking and exchange of good practices.
Hosting the ICCEE at the European Parliament Office in Madrid represents a unique opportunity to connect educational innovation, sustainability and European cooperation, while reflecting on how successful Erasmus+ projects can contribute to shaping future educational policies.
More information and registration details will be announced very soon.
SAVE THE DATE and join us in Madrid for a European conversation on the future of Education and Circular Economy.

☀️ Summer break is officially here! But green habits don’t take a vacation. This summer we are keeping the momentum alive for the Edu.Circular project by empowering the next generation of eco-conscious leaders! 🌍✨
An inspiring initiative is found in Tallinn (Estonia) for organizing a summer camp or managing a youth group: the year-round program "Ringselt edasi" (Circularly Forward) is the perfect interactive day trip to add to your summer calendar. 🎒🔄
🧠 What’s in store for the youth?
Designed specifically for teens aged 11–15, this free, 3-hour session blends hands-on activities, lively debates, and an eye-opening tour of the Lasnamäe Circular Economy Centre. The topics that will be discovered:
🗑️ The Journey of Waste: How it’s generated and what really happens during proper management.
🛠️ The Power of Action: Real-world habits for repairing, reusing, and rethinking everyday items.
🟢 Smart Consumer Choices: How to build a sustainable, conscious mindset for the future.
🔗More info can be found here: https://ring.epood.tallinn.ee/teenus/3749
💬 What circular or eco-friendly initiatives for kids are happening in your region this summer? Let’s share ideas in the comments and keep the planet circular! 👇🌱

🌱 Big news from the EDU.CIRCULAR team! 🌍

IAFL hosted the "Sustainable School Festival" at its school premises with incredible energy! As part of our Erasmus+ project, students, teachers, parents, and expert guests united for one common goal: a sustainable future. 💚

Here is a glimpse of what we did during this action-packed day:
✨ Seed Bomb Workshop – Planting seeds for a greener tomorrow.
🎨 Sustainable Art Workshop – Upcycling waste materials into art.
🇺🇳 Global Goals Workshop – Raising future leaders of sustainability.
🕵️‍♂️ Sustainability Treasure Hunt – Learning through fun and exploration.
📚 Library of Things Launch – Bringing the sharing culture alive in our school!

This festival was a massive milestone for our school's green transition and environmental awareness. Thank you to everyone who joined us on this journey! ♻️🎒

🌱Circular Days - Change starts with our daily choices and our schools are ready to do their part!

Circular Days are special events entirely dedicated to raising awareness about the circular economy and sustainability, aimed at students, families, trainers and all the staff of the partner schools.

Activities develop through:

✔️Circular quiz: a challenge to identify the greenest students, who will be rewarded with a sustainable gadget!

✔️Movies and documentaries: dedicated in-class screenings to reflect and discuss environmental issues together.

✔️Curiosity Hunt: a journey through the school hallways to discover posters regarding facts and curiosities, many of which are specifically related to their training path.

Get involved: ignite your sustainable energy and take part in the activities! Change needs you. We are waiting for you! 🌱Circular Days - Il cambiamento parte dalle nostre scelte quotidiane e le nostre scuole sono pronte a fare la loro parte!
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I Circular Days sono eventi speciali interamente dedicati alla sensibilizzazione sull’economia circolare e sulla sostenibilità, rivolti ad allievi, famiglie, formatori e a tutto il personale delle scuole partner.

Le attività si sviluppano attraverso:

✔️ Circular QUIZ: una sfida per identificare gli studenti più "green", con in palio un gadget sostenibile!

✔️Film e Documentari: proiezioni dedicate in aula per riflettere e confrontarsi insieme sui temi ambientali.

✔️Caccia alle Curiosità: un percorso nei corridoi della scuola alla scoperta di locandine ricche di fatti e pillole di sostenibilità, molte delle quali legate nello specifico ai diversi percorsi formativi.

Mettiti in gioco: accendi la tua energia sostenibile e partecipa alle attività! Il cambiamento ha bisogno di te. Ti aspettiamo!
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The implementation phase of EduCircular is now nearing completion, and the first results are extremely promising. Schools across Europe are actively implementing the EduCircular lesson plans, engaging students, teachers, and local communities in innovative sustainability practices. The feedback received so far has been highly positive, with participants highlighting the interactive learning approach, the strong student engagement, and the practical impact of the activities on environmental awareness and circular economy thinking. 🚀

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS: ICCEE 2026 is coming!

We are excited to announce the "International Conference on Circular Economy in Education" (ICCEE) coming this autumn! 🌍✨

Something big is brewing for the EDU.CIRCULAR project, and we can’t wait to share the full details with you. For now, we have one very important request: Save the Date!

📍 When: September 30, 2026
📍 Where: Madrid, Spain (at a very special institutional venue!)

We are preparing a high-level event to celebrate our project's journey and the future of circular economy in education. Stay tuned and we’ll be revealing our location and the full agenda very soon!