June 2024 - January 2028
Circular reuse - Sustainable communities in the south
in progress
The concept of the project
The circular reuse aims to promote the culture of reuse and recovery in local communities through the creation of HUB of circular economy in the internal areas of the Calabria and Basilicata . The program includes the collection and recovery of abandoned textile materials and electronic components, professional training for the reuse and creation of job opportunities for disadvantaged subjects.
proposed by
Association Ecosud
third sector entity
with the support of
University of Calabria
scientific support and impact analysis
Artisan Consortium of Reuse
Materials training and redevelopment
Municipality of Cosenza and Matera
Logistic support and local awareness
Social Cooperative Integration 3.0
job placement of people in a situation of fragility
assigned financing
750,000 €
total amount financed
200,000 €
partner co -financing and private funds
42 months
Duration of the project
06/2028
Completion date
Timeline of activities and progress
project, selection selection of local partners, operational planning ✅
June 2024
HUB preparation of circular economy (Cosenza) ⏳
October 2024
start of textile and electronic reuse laboratories
April 2025
training courses and job placement for 50 people
January 2026
results achieved
at 2025
next objectives -
finalize the completion of the hubs and start practical training.
finalize the completion of the hubs and start practical training.
70% of the complete physical infrastructure
5,000 kg of recovered materials
20 local craftsmen involved
involved over 15 schools and 500 students
a network of over 30 partner companies