ES25 EC Visit by the Head of Circular Economy Center
28 avr. 2025Kädi Eelmaa Head of Department of Circular Buildings (Tallinn) gave an overview of:
- Basics of Circular Economy. Why is reducing waste and reusing materials important.
- Real-world Applications in Tallinn: How a city can implement circular economy principles through policies and community involvement.
- Waste Management Practices: What type of waste collection systems Tallinn uses (e.g., biowaste, packaging, hazardous waste).
- Strategic Planning for Sustainability: The role of long-term plans like the Tallinn Waste Plan 2022–2026 and Circular Economy Action Plan in driving environmental change.
- Public Engagement and Responsibilities: How individuals and organisations can protect nature and support sustainability by following laws and regulations.
- Innovation and Technology: Examples of how waste and reuse of materials can be turned into usable products.
- Importance of Reuse and Repair Culture: Benefits of makerspaces, reuse rooms, and community-based sustainability activities.