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Within the RECIRCLE project, an educational workshop titled “Secrets of Good Things – Basics of Circular Economy for the Youngest” was held on 20 May 2026 at the Kindergarten Sunce – Jazine Branch, in Zadar. The workshop was delivered to a mixed pedagogical group of children aged 4 to 7 years.
The workshop aimed to introduce the youngest participants to the basic principles of sustainable development and circular economy through an interactive and age-appropriate approach.
Through guided activities, creative tasks, and educational games, children learned about waste separation, recycling, and reuse, while developing awareness of the importance of responsible environmental behaviour.
The programme was designed to encourage active participation and experiential learning, enabling children to better understand how everyday actions can contribute to environmental protection.
The workshop also supported the development of values such as cooperation, responsibility, and sustainable habits from an early age, contributing to long-term environmental awareness.
The Development Agency of Zadar County ZADRA NOVA organised the second workshop on “Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy in Public Administration”, held on 20 May 2026 at the Centre for Creative Industries INOVAcija in Zadar.
The workshop gathered representatives of public institutions and public sector employees with the aim of strengthening knowledge and practical skills in applying circular economy principles in institutional contexts.
The programme covered key thematic areas, including the fundamentals of the circular economy and the 4R approach, resource efficiency and sustainable business models, and the use of practical tools such as Green Public Procurement and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Particular attention was given to the application of the P5 Ontology (People, Planet, Profit, Processes, Products) as a framework for assessing and improving organisational sustainability.
Through interactive sessions, presentations, and practical exercises, participants explored concrete ways to integrate resource efficiency and sustainability principles into everyday institutional practices. The workshop contributed to strengthening institutional capacities and supporting the transition towards more efficient and sustainable public sector governance in line with circular economy principles.
