Creative Recycling to Pay Back the Environment
The Multiplier Event for the RecyclART Erasmus+ Project was successfully organized in Tirana by InSET, the Albanian partner of the project.
This promotional event aimed to:
- Disseminate the project’s results to a wide range of stakeholders
- Foster effective networking among participants
- Highlight key outcomes of the Erasmus+ initiative
InSET presented the core focus of RecyclART, an innovative project in adult education centered on:
- Recycling and upcycling practices
- Promotion of the circular economy
- Creative and innovative learning methodologies
A central highlight was the project’s interactive online platform, which allows users to:
- Connect with relevant stakeholders
- Explore employment and start-up opportunities in the recycling and circular economy sectors
During the event, participants — including stakeholder representatives — engaged directly with the platform, experiencing its support for:
- Innovative learning pathways
- Certification processes
- Practical application of recycling activities as tools for employment and entrepreneurship in the circular economy
Key Participants and Contributions
Representatives from public institutions, including the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, and Municipalities of Tirana and Vlora, underlined:
- Strong institutional support for such initiatives
- The urgent need for projects and civil society involvement in promoting entrepreneurship within the circular economy
Trained individuals, job seekers, and youth who had participated in the project’s training workshops shared their personal experiences, emphasizing:
- Newly acquired skills in creative recycling
- The benefits of innovative and engaging learning methods
Civil society organizations actively contributed to discussions on:
- Advancing the circular economy
- Raising environmental awareness
- Supporting recycling initiatives at local and national levels
Looking Ahead
Finally, experts, recyclers, and other stakeholders evaluated the platform’s potential and explored:
- Opportunities for future networking
- New partnership possibilities
- Strategies to amplify impact toward a more sustainable and circular economy
The event reinforced RecyclART’s role in empowering adults through creative recycling, fostering entrepreneurship, and contributing to environmental sustainability.