The European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform highlights the work of the ‘Green Growth’ project
Following its completion, the project has received several European recognitions for its efforts in integrating the circular economy into the European construction sector.
The ‘Green Growth’ project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme and coordinated by Fundación Laboral de la Construcción, has received multiple recognitions at the European level. Among them, the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform has highlighted the consortium’s work in bringing the circular economy closer to the construction sector on its website. Additionally, the BILT Expert Group on Building and Construction from UNESCO-UNEVOC has recognised the project as an ‘Innovation and Learning Practice’.
Developed between 2020 and 2023, the initiative aimed to integrate the circular economy into the European construction sector through comprehensive training and capacity building for educators. Six institutions from five European countries—Spain, Germany, Belgium, Slovenia, and Italy—participated in the project.
Among its key outcomes were:
- The ‘Circular Economy in Practice’ handbook, providing educational materials and real-life case studies for construction educators.
- A course on circular economy skills, designed for trainers in the sector.
- A mobile application, supporting workers and SMEs in applying circular principles in renovation work.
- Case studies and exercises, focusing on the practical application of the circular economy.
- Recommendations for adopting circular economy principles in vocational training centres.
