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Final Network Product: LET'S GO CIRCULAR! Flipbook

Results, recommendations and City Snapshots from the URBACT-funded Action Planning Network LET'S GO CIRCULAR! Paving the way for a circular transition of cities - in our interactive Flipbook!

A circular revolution in European Cities: Inside the LET’S GO CIRCULAR! journey

By Dr. Eleni Feleki, Lead Expert of ‘’Let’s Go Circular! Paving the way for circular cities’’ URBACT Action Planning Network 

Transforming Urban Landscapes: Circular Economy Practices in European Cities

The transition to a circular economy (CE) is a cornerstone of sustainable urban development, directly addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. LET'S GO CIRCULAR! Lead Expert Eleni Feleki wrote a comprehensive article about the findings from almost two years of exploring how to pave the way for CE in European cities. 

Policy paper: cities for a stronger circular economy

The Action Planning Netwok LET'S GO CIRCULAR! is calling for more support from the European Union (EU) in establishing local circular economies. The partner cities and assigned URBACT Lead Expert Eleni Feleki  have formulated their concerns in a position paper. They are now inviting other cities to support the paper.

Shaping Circular Cities: Insights from the Let’s Go Circular! Mid Term Reflection process and open call for action

In a world where linear consumption drives resource depletion and waste, the ‘’Let’s Go Circular! Paving the way for circular cities’’ (LGC!) network is showing the way forward. This URBACT Action Planning Network, comprising ten diverse cities, is championing circular economy principles to create resilient, resource-efficient urban environments. From Munich to Tirana, these cities are transforming the way they approach consumption, governance, and sustainability.

The Mid Term Reflection session of the LGC! network, held in October 2024 in Malmo, Sweden, provided a comprehensive overview of efforts to promote circular economy principles across participating cities and beyond. With representatives from ten cities, including Munich, Cluj-Napoca, Malmö, Oulu, Riga, Corfu, Guimaraes, Lisbon, Tirana and Oulu, this initiative aims to embed sustainable circular economy practices into local policies and actions. This article summarizes progress, challenges, and future steps, reflecting the collective ambition to shape greener urban environments.

Driving Circular Economy Awareness and Education

The transition to a circular economy (CE) represents a paradigm shift from traditional linear economic models towards a regenerative system. Cities, as epicenters of consumption and innovation, play a crucial role in fostering awareness and education around circular principles. The article synthesizes insights from the LET’S GO CIRCULAR! Paving the way for circular cities Action Planning Network financed by the URBACT IV programme and from various case studies in Europe, highlighting measures to engage different target groups and foster educational initiatives.