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APPLAUSE - Alien Plant Species from harmful to useful with citizens' led activities Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Circular economy
Modifier 05 March 2020
by Jorgina Cuixart, UIA Expert

APPLAUSE Zoom-In 2: Engaging citizens in the circular economy

APPLAUSE Zoom-In 2: Engaging citizens in the circular economy
UIA Expert Jorgina Cuixart reveals how “through a variety of educational and awareness raising actions, citizens are encouraged to participate in different stages of APPLAUSE circular model.”

Check out Ljubljana’s participatory model that adapts to the needs and interests of the different target groups!

 

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