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CIRCLEUP

CIRCLEUP is a highly innovative endeavor that aims to increase the diffusion
rate of circular practices at the micro level




 * ABOUT CIRCLE-UP
   
   CIRCLEUP is a highly innovative endeavor that aims to increase the diffusion
   rate of circular practices at the micro level, as a vital step towards
   achieving a circular economy, optimizing material streams into and out of
   households and closing the loops wherever possible.
   
   


 * PROJECT GOAL
   
   It seeks to achieve goal by developing, testing, implementing, evaluating,
   disseminating an innovative behavioral intervention package consisting of
   consultation and information, gamification, and feedback approaches,
   supplemented by a technical solution to provide this intervention package.
   With this innovative behavioral approach, the project will shape social norms
   by promoting communication and encouraging participants to question the
   status quo. It will establish and foster the social identification of
   individuals as circular citizens, inviting them to engage in and organize
   group activities that reinforce sustainable social norms and discourage
   unsustainable habits.
   
   


 * TECHNOLOGY TOOL
   
   Project will leverage an innovative technology tool to stimulate and channel
   interactions, allowing participants to engage with people beyond their direct
   circle of neighbours or friends. By sharing circular stories and
   participating in group activities, participants will not only strengthen
   social bonds and satisfy the need for social connection and self-esteem.
   Interactive Learning Environments and simulation tools will support the
   transfer of insights and develop competencies for integrated analysis and
   model-based assessments of key sustainable consumption policy and practice
   topics. System dynamics mode-based tools will support scoping and appraisal
   of strategies and policies related to sustainable consumption.
   
   The success of this intervention package in 100 model households in four
   structurally and culturally different countries will demonstrate CIRCLEUP’s
   potential to transform the way people consume, how they can benefit from the
   circular economy, and reduce social disparity, environmental footprints, GHG
   emissions.
   
   


PARTNERS

Led by Riga Technical University, Institute of Energy Systems and Environment.
The Institute of Energy Systems and Environment (IESE) was founded in 2008 as
part of Riga Technical University. IESE focuses its research on several key
areas, including enhancing energy efficiency, exploring the production and
utilization of renewable energy resources, studying fuel combustion
technologies, developing climate technology solutions, system dynamic modelling,
 implementing eco-design and life cycle assessments, and investigating
socio-economic aspects of energy planning and supply.

The CIRCLEUP partnership is a unique and dynamic collaboration of 10 core
partners from 5 different countries (Latvia, Norway, UK, Germany, and Portugal)
that brings together a diverse range of multidisciplinary expertise.




PARTNERS ROLE IN PROJECT


 * RTU INSTITUTE OF ENERGY SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT (IESE)
   
   RTU Institute of Energy Systems and Environment (IESE) is the leading
   scientific institution in Latvia in environmental engineering, climate change
   technologies, waste management, and CE. IESE is strong in developing System
   Dynamics policymaking simulation tools in various domains where
   socio-technical transitions are studied in multidisciplinary teams, incl. CE,
   national energy and climate, and bioeconomy at micro and macro levels. IESE
   researchers are experienced in applying Interactive Learning Environments to
   knowledge building in household transition projects in CE and energy fields.
   The project team will employ the latest research knowledge about smart
   technologies and solutions from various monitoring projects.


 * NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NTNU)
   
   The psychological knowledge base of the project will be ensured by the
   Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) which is an experienced
   partner currently participating in more than 250 EU funded projects (both as
   coordinator and participant) and host to 28 ERC grants. NTNU is represented
   by the research group for “Citizens, Environment, and Safety (CES)” at the
   Department of Psychology. The research focus of the group is understanding
   and modelling the interplay of psychological, structural, regulatory and
   economic drivers and barriers of pro-environmental behaviours (e.g., food
   choices, energy use, investment behaviours, mobility, waste disposal, etc.).
   Of special relevance for this proposal, CES is involved in the HEU funded
   project CIRCOMOD, which explores the climate mitigation potential of CE
   practices.


 * HOCHSCHULE RUHR WEST (HRW)
   
   Hochschule Ruhr West (HRW) is a public university of applied sciences run by
   the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 2009. A particular
   research focus is on interdisciplinary sustainability transition research in
   the fields of climate protection, energy systems and CE.  The HRW team
   members have co-ordinated and contributed to several national, European and
   international application-oriented sustainability transition research
   projects with a focus on energy and environmental issues, from pilot projects
   to policy studies and evaluations. Since 2019, HRW has been co-ordinating the
   Prosperkolleg project (www.prosperkolleg.de), which has been investigating
   the transition towards a CE in the Emscher-Lippe region in the Ruhr area.


 * CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TRUST (EARTHWATCH)
   
   Dissemination of the project results through various networks and channels
   will be ensured by Earthwatch which is experienced in communicating project
   results. Earthwatch is a non-profit, independent research-organisation
   delivering a unique citizen-science model, empowering individuals and
   organisations to contribute to research on environmental challenges.
   Earthwatch coordinated the European project “MICS” and is a partner in
   various EU H2020 and Horizon Europe projects, such as (CHEERS, ILIAD,
   BENCHMARKS and RURALITIES). Based on its research, Earthwatch also produces
   practical, evidence-based recommendations for consumers and policymakers. For
   example, as part of the Plastic Rivers projects the top ten most common
   plastic items found in rivers were identified and for each item the most
   “impactful” action was promoted.


 * VERBRAUCHERZENTRALE NRW (VZ NRW)
   
   Verbraucherzentrale NRW (VZ NRW) is the non-profit consumer advice center in
   the state of North Rhine-Westphalia that will provide the material efficiency
   advisors in Germany and share ePKxperience from several sustainability
   projects. The organisation’s main task is to inform and advise consumers on
   their rights and protect them against unfair business practices and pave the
   way to enforce consumer rights. The organisation also works to promote
   sustainable consumption practices and educate consumers on how to make more
   informed choices. An important basis for CIRCLEUP are the experiences and
   competencies gained in other sustainability projects with consumers,
   particularly in the KlimaAlltag (Climate Everyday Life) project, in which
   more than 80 households in the city of Cologne committed to reduce CO2
   emissions from their everyday activities.


 * PROSPERKOLLEG E.V. (PK)
   
   Prosperkolleg e.V. (Prosperkolleg) is a non-profit association in Bottrop,
   Germany, which acts as a research, transfer and further education
   institution. It also conducts application-oriented research on digitalisation
   and sustainability issues. Moreover, young people and educational
   institutions are supported through the development of interdisciplinary and
   forward-looking training and continuing education programs. Since 2019,
   Prosperkolleg has been partner in the Prosperkolleg project, which is an
   important basis for CIRCLEUP.


 * NATURVERNFORBUNDET (NNV)
   
   Naturvernforbundet (Friends of the Earth Norway) will be responsible for the
   recruitment and implementation of the Norwegian pilot households.
   Naturvernforbundet is Norway’s oldest non-profit environmental organization
   with more than 36.000 members organized in more than 100 local teams. They
   are an active voice in the Norwegian environmental debate and specialize in
   local action with a strong connection to local communities. They also focus
   on changing Norwegian lifestyles by many campaigns targeting Norwegian
   citizens.  We will work especially with the local team in Bergen, Norway’s
   second largest city.


 * LATVIAN RURAL FORUM (LRF)
   
   The advisory to pilot households in Latvia will be provided by the Latvian
   Rural Forum (LRF) which aims to promote sustainable development of Latvian
   rural territories by strengthening rural territories to create a place where
   contented people live, able to meet their economic and social needs in the
   place of their residence. LRF unites almost 90 organizations from all regions
   of Latvia. Core activities of LRF include promoting local initiatives and
   cooperation, creating cooperation tools with government, municipalities,
   NGOs, businesses and other institutions and promoting of sustainable
   development of Latvian rural territories.  LRF focuses on local democracies,
   smart villages, sustainable action, local food chains, and energy
   communities.


 * OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (OCC)
   
   Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is a local regional government in the
   South-East UK and is responsible for public sector services in the county
   including waste management and sustainability initiatives. OCC will be
   responsible for household interventions in the UK. OCC has published a
   “Resource and Waste Strategy” which outlines ambitious targets including
   recycling over 70% of household waste by 2030 and landfilling no more than 3%
   of household waste. Central to the strategy is working closely with local
   residents to encourage people to think about the products that they buy and
   how materials can be reused, recycled and composted. OCC also supports local
   CE initiatives such as “libraries of things” and repair cafes.


 * NOVA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY LISBON (NOVA ID)
   
   NOVA School of Science and Technology University Lisbon who is a public
   higher education institution with a mission to serve society through
   knowledge and education. CENSE, Center for Environmental and Sustainability
   Research, is one of NOVA’s R&D units at the Department of Environmental
   Sciences and Engineering of NOVA School of Science and Technology focusing on
   the interaction between human and ecological systems, to promote sustainable
   development. CENSE has participated in several EU-funded projects related to
   efficient material use and has a vast experience in the use of the SD
   modelling approach for sustainable material use simulations.


NEWS

The first project partners' kick-off meeting is coming soon on 8-9 February in
Riga. Stay tuned!


 * CIRCLEUP KICK-OFF MEETING AGENDA
   
   News
   
   07.02.2024


 * POSTS #1
   
   Meetings, News
   
   22.08.2023




CONTACT US

If you have any questions about the CIRCLE-UP project, its objectives and
activities, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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