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A free, modular training format for educators to teach circular economy principles to adults at risk of exclusion, fostering entrepreneurship and employability through non-formal learning methods.
Equip educators and trainers with practical methods for teaching circular economy principles, fostering social inclusion, and empowering disadvantaged adults through entrepreneurship.
Empower learners with CE skills for career development or entrepreneurship.
Promote sustainability and social inclusion through hands-on, adaptable activities.
The tool consists of three modules:
Sensibilisation: Builds awareness of circular economy through empathy and understanding of learners’ challenges (e.g., "Walk of Life" role-play).
Circular Economy: Teaches CE principles with sustainable practices and their societal impact (e.g., "5 R’s Framework," biomimicry).
Learning by Doing: Practical activities for real-world application like creating upcycled products or designing CE business models.
Learning Outcomes:
Educators gain inclusive teaching strategies for marginalized adults.
Learners develop CE knowledge, entrepreneurial thinking, and job-ready skills.
Both sides understand circular economy fundamentals.
Gain skills to promote green entrepreneurship.
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http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5093
This tool is for
Educators, NGO staff, social workers and trainers working with social enterprises or community projects. Adults at risk of exclusion (low income, limited education, minorities).
and addresses
Social Inclusion, Project Management, Intercultural Learning, Personal Development, Environment
It is recommended for use in:
Training and Networking
Materials needed:
Digital/printed modules,
session plans,
open-access to online resources like the Circular Canvas Model and video tutorial templates,
Role cards, recycled materials (e.g., fabric, plastic), worksheets, presentation slides.
Duration:
Flexible: Single activities (30–90 mins), adaptable per module, full modules (3–5 days),
The tool was created by
The CIRC Project Consortium (Erasmus+ KA220 partnership).
in the context of
Developed under the Erasmus+ project "Circular City Through Educational Circular Economy Methods for Social Enterprises" (2023–2025).
The tool has been experimented in
Piloted in workshops across six countries (Slovakia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Cyprus, the Netherlands) with educators and marginalized adults.
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Mine Vaganti NGO (on 10 September 2025)
and last modified
1 September 2025
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