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Discover a wealth of resources designed to inspire, inform, and support circular living. Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, or community advocate, explore insights and tools that empower sustainable change.
Discover a wealth of resources designed to inspire, inform, and support circular living. Whether you’re a researcher, policymaker, or community advocate, explore insights and tools that empower sustainable change.
Based on a review of scientific literature, this report summarises established methods for assessing environmental impacts and sustainable well-being in the context of household food waste and clothing consumption, forming the basis for impact assessment in CARE.
This deliverable describes the evaluation methodology and data collection protocol used in CARE to assess the environmental impacts and sustainable well-being related to household food waste and clothing consumption. It defines the life cycle assessment approach, well-being indicators, and survey tools applied across the CARE pilot regions.
This deliverable presents two infographics that visually summarise key insights from research on how household practices relating to food and clothing can become more circular. Based on a systematic review of behavioural interventions, the infographics highlight effective approaches, common challenges and areas where further research is needed to support the design of effective circular household initiatives.
This deliverable provides a common recruitment strategy to support CARE partners in recruiting households across five European regions. It outlines roles and responsibilities, timelines, recruitment phases, and ethical guidelines, ensuring a coordinated, transparent, and effective recruitment process for the CARE circular food and clothing pilots.
Households in five European regions are invited to explore practical ways to reduce food waste and rethink everyday food practices. The local guidelines described here combine hands-on activities, tailored advice, and locally adapted interventions focusing on planning, cooking, storing food, and using leftovers to support circular food habits at home.
Households in five European regions are invited to explore new ways of caring for, repairing, and rethinking their wardrobes. The local guidelines described here combine hands-on workshops, tailored advice, and creative challenges—such as clothing care, repair and redesign, and wardrobe planning—to support more mindful and circular clothing choices in everyday life.
This deliverable outlines the CARE communication and dissemination strategy, defining key messages, target audiences, and stakeholder engagement activities. It provides guidance on project identity, communication channels, and performance indicators to support consistent, effective outreach and maximise the project’s impact.
Two high-quality explainer videos introduce the importance of circular food and clothing practices and illustrate how households can integrate these ideas into everyday life. Designed to inspire action, the videos support household recruitment and help engage a wider audience, including the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) network and other stakeholders.
The CARE Exploitation Strategy outlines how the project’s key results are intended to be adopted, transferred and developed beyond the project’s lifetime. It identifies the project’s main target audiences and the pathways for exploitation, as well as considerations relating to intellectual property. This initial version will be updated as the project progresses, informing subsequent exploitation and European rollout activities.
The CARE Data Management Plan (DMP) describes how data collected and generated during the project is managed in a secure, ethical, and transparent manner, in line with Horizon Europe’s open science requirements. It outlines the project’s data governance framework, the application of FAIR data management principles, and relevant legal and ethical considerations, providing guidance for consortium partners on data handling, storage, and protection.
This infographic highlights key insights on reducing household food waste by changing everyday practices, from shopping to storage and cooking. A holistic approach is essential, focusing on practical interventions rather than just raising awareness.
These infographics are part of Deliverable 2.1 (available soon) and are a joint effort. Please reference the following: Vänskä, M., Mesiranta, N., Ainasoja, M., Närvänen, E., Sulankivi, S., Laitala, K., Throne-Holst, H., Samsioe, E. & Old, R. (2024) How to inspire food waste reduction among households. In Deliverable D2.1 Infographic of behaviour change toward circularity in food and clothing. CARE: Circular consumption Activities to tRansform households toward material Efficiency [EU funded project]. Published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
This infographic summarises key research findings on shifting everyday clothing habits – buying, caring for, and reusing clothes -towards sustainability. Practical workshops, community engagement, and mindful consumption are key to long-term change.
These infographics are part of Deliverable 2.1 (available soon) and are a joint effort. Please reference the following: Vänskä, M., Mesiranta, N., Ainasoja, M., Närvänen, E., Sulankivi, S., Laitala, K., Throne-Holst, H., Samsioe, E. & Old, R. (2024) How to inspire sustainable clothing consumption among households. In Deliverable D2.1 Infographic of behaviour change toward circularity in food and clothing. CARE: Circular consumption Activities to tRansform households toward material Efficiency [EU funded project]. Published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Our general CARE Leaflet provides a clear and concise introduction to the project’s mission, goals, and approach. Designed for all stakeholders, it explains how CARE is driving circular food and clothing consumption through advisory services, real-world actions and community engagement.
Explore how small, mindful actions can reduce food waste and improve circularity at home. This video highlights relatable challenges and practical solutions, from meal planning to community support, showing how CARE empowers households to make a big difference – one meal at a time.
From buying thoughtful to mending and upcycling, this video showcases relatable scenarios and solutions to foster sustainable clothing practices. Together with CARE, we can make a positive impact – one outfit at a time.
The first CARE newsletter provides an in-depth look at key insights and achievements from the first project year. It highlights the upcoming launch of circular pilots, introduces new resources, and offers opportunities for community engagement.
The second CARE newsletter highlights a key milestone: the successful recruitment of 100 households across Europe, who are starting into the pilot phase this summer. This edition explores communication and behaviour change and shares updates from our project partners.
With the first advisory meetings underway, households are now testing circular practices in everyday life. This issue offers a look inside these early coaching sessions, shares partner contributions and updates from the field, and highlights where to meet CARE next.
Exciting new tools are on the horizon, including the CARE Toolbox, Circular Academy, and more. Stay tuned for updates that bring sustainability to your fingertips.
Stay informed about CARE’s activities. From press releases to the latest updates, explore how CARE is making an impact.
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