The SEN4CE project aimed to engage and empower seniors in the sustainable, digital circular economy, providing them with high-quality adult education and opportunities for lifelong learning. Targeting seniors aged 60 and above, the project delivered a digital training program on circular economy designed for easy adoption by adult education providers. A train-the-trainer program was also developed for professionals working in care and retirement settings, ensuring that the curriculum reached the target groups effectively. The main objectives of SEN4CE included: Empowering seniors to actively participate in sustainability and circular economy discussions, programs, and initiatives. Promoting lifelong learning through custom-tailored digital training materials on circular economy and digital tools. Fostering intergenerational knowledge transfer and building networks across sectors, including adult education and care. Achieving significant international impact by leveraging multiple multipliers and communication channels to reach a broad audience. These objectives were structured to have a substantial, positive influence on both local and international levels, enhancing seniors' role in advancing sustainability initiatives.
The SEN4CE project, funded by Erasmus+, addressed significant challenges in Circular Economy (CE) and sustainability, aligning with global and European directives such as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the EU Circular Economy Action Plan. This project aimed to innovate and adapt approaches for achieving climate neutrality, focusing on involving the increasing elderly population in Europe. The demographic shift towards a higher proportion of seniors highlighted the necessity to engage this group more actively in sustainability efforts. The project tailored its approach to make circular economy concepts and digital tools accessible to seniors, acknowledging their role as substantial consumers who can drive demand for circular products and services. SEN4CE provided digital training programs that empowered seniors to continue learning and actively participate in the green transition. It also included specialized caregiver training, enhancing the community's capacity to support the circular economy. This holistic approach ensured that learning did not stop with retirement, instead opening new pathways for environmental stewardship among the elderly.