The project aimed to achieve the following objectives: - Improve the competences of low-qualified adults/adults from socially vulnerable groups in strategic subjects for sustainable development. - Boost these adults' volunteering mind-set towards circular economy-related activities (Valoriste). - Contribute to the development of educational and training competences of adult educators, Valoriste Agents, and other practitioners involved in the circular economy. - Raise awareness and implementation of personal and community circular economy practices.
The project was applied for to address the need for fostering sustainable development through circular economy practices and to improve the competences of low-qualified adults/adults from socially vulnerable groups. The needs addressed include: - Supporting the development of circular economy by reintroducing waste back into the economy. - Extending the lifecycle of materials and increasing the recycling rate in the EU. - Filling the gap of occupations in recycling with specific green occupations. - Raising awareness about biodiversity and sustainable development. - Contributing to the European Green Deal and the goal of having 30% of low-qualified adults participating in learning programmes by 2025. - Promoting social inclusion and reducing the impact of low-skilled adults in the EU.