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The Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara team of experts together with Universitatea TRANSILVANIA din Brasov from Romania and the Italian partners from University of Insubria have support a training and certification session to the students participants at the:
ERASMUS+ Blended Intensive Programme on Environmental Sustainability (kid+) (BIP – Eskids+ 2026) organized by the Technical University of Riga, Latvia.

Great moments of interaction between the trainers and the students ... and increase satisfaction of our project EDU4PlastiCircular implementation! extending the target group of tutors and trainers ...

📢 EDU4PlastiCircular Newsletter #11 is now available!

Our latest special edition highlights recent project activities and milestones as we approach the final phase of the EDU4PlastiCircular project.

📖 Read the newsletter and stay updated with the latest developments in education for a circular and climate-neutral economy.

https://microplastics.today/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EDU4PlastiC-Newsletter-11.pdf

Edu4PlastiC in Uzbekistan

During the EcoEXPO Central Asia and GEF days in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Edu4PlastiC project (https://microplastics.today) was diseminated and discussed also with members of the National Center for Environmental Monitoring, Green University, Samarkand State University, and Samarkand State Architecture and Construction University, to strengthen environmental education, innovation, and sustainable development across Central Asia.
Together educators, researchers, policymakers, students, and industry leaders (https://renovua.com) decide to address pressing environmental challenges through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and practical solutions focused on plastic pollution reduction, circular economy principles, climate action, and sustainable urban development.
The EDU4PlastiCircular Digital Library (https://microplastics.today/digital-library/) can help to expand regional and international cooperation thanks to its digital learning resources for higher education institutions and environmental professionals.

“Protecting the environment begins with protecting ourselves—reducing plastic pollution safeguards our ecosystems, our communities, and our health.”

Edu4PlastiC and TIIAME Join Forces to Advance Water Sustainability and Plastic Waste Reduction in Uzbekistan

Edu4PlasticC (https://microplastics.today) and TIIAME National Research University (https://tiiame.uz) colaborate to promote sustainable water management, reducing single-use plastic waste, and strengthening environmental education among students and communities across Uzbekistan.
Thanks to educational programs, research initiatives, and community engagement activities, they encourage responsible water consumption while supporting efforts to reduce plastic pollution, under United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).

“Water and plastic pollution are interconnected global challenges that require collaborative solutions” and educating future professionals will promote the development of practical solutions that will benefit society and the environment.”

Plastic Education and Sustainability Assessment Take Center Stage at International Conferences

At the SUM 2026 – Symposium on Urban Mining and Circular Economy, researchers presented the paper “EU Educational Projects on Plastic: The Case of EDU4PlasticC”, showcasing innovative approaches to environmental education and stakeholder engagement, increasing awareness of plastic pollution, promoting responsible consumption patterns, and fostering circular economy principles among students, educators, and local communities.
At the World Symposium on Sustainability Governance26 - through the paper “Reframing Urban Sustainability Indicators through Life Cycle Assessment of Plastic Waste Management” the researchers explored how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies can enhance the evaluation of urban sustainability performance by integrating environmental impacts associated with plastic waste management systems.

Together, these contributions underline the importance of combining education, scientific assessment tools, and governance innovation to address the complex challenges of plastic waste, highlighting the crucial role of education, life cycle thinking, and evidence-based governance in addressing the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste.

For further information: https://microplastics.today/ #

It is time ... to have a responsible behavior with plastic objects and waste! Visit https://microplastics.today/ for more open educational resources (OERs).

On May 27, UPV hosted the Edu4plastic Erasmus Project multiplier event. Researcher Yamila Vazquez (UNS Universsity) gave a talk to the master's students (Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering, Science Processing, and Characterisation and textile master's program) within the framework of the circular economy

On May 27, UPV hosted the Edu4plastic Erasmus Project multiplier event. Engaging in the promotion of edu4plastic in Argentina, UNS, in collaboration with Researcher Yamila Vazquez