The Mediterranean library of knowledge
Explore the ENI CBC Med Programme's library of deliverables: a comprehensive digital repository of diverse resources tailored for the Mediterranean region. Discover in-depth studies, innovative strategies, and practical tools spanning tools addressing key environmental, economic, and social issues. The library is your go-to source to find valuable knowledge to inspire new collaborative projects driving fair, sustainable and inclusive development across the Mediterranean.
REUSEMED APP
REUSEMED APP is a mobile application whose aim is to provide communication support to the reuse networks of goods that have been created in Capannori (Italy), Córdoba (Spain) and New Deir Allaa (Jordan). Developed by the National Association of Public Environmental Companies “ANEPMA” (Spain), thanks to its participation in REUSEMED Project, an initiative co-financed by the EU through ENI CBC Med Programme.
The REUSEMED APP allows users to consult all the information regarding Reuse Circuits of Goods and the different initiatives, businesses or companies related to Circular Economy in their city. Also, it allows requesting the pick up or delivery of objects to the Reuse Circuits, as well as, consulting the locations where the products that are qualified as suitable for reuse are made available for citizens. This APP is both a resource of information and communication so that those who have interest, can participate in circular economy, through the reuse of goods or other alternatives.
REUSEMED: surveys to identify barriers to reuse in Spain, Jordan, Tunisia and Italy
As part of the REUSEMED project, aimed at promoting the culture of reuse for environmental sustainability, green employment and solidarity, some surveys were administered to identify barriers to reuse in the project partner countries: Spain, Jordan, Tunisia, Italy. The questionnaires were administered in a mixed mode involving the CAWI (computer-assisted web interviewing) and CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviews) methods. This section illustrates the results of the surveys for each participating country.
REUSEMED: maps of facilities and resources dedicated to reuse/preparation for reuse in Spain, Jordan, Tunisia and Italy
The following documents show a map of facilities and resources dedicated to reuse/preparation for reuse in the partner countries (Spain, Jordan, Tunisia, Italy) of REUSEMED project, aimed at contributing to environmental protection in the Mediterranean area through the reduction of all fractions of municipal waste.
For the purposes of this work, the concepts of reuse and preparation for reuse have been considered as follows:
- Reuse: any operation by which products or components that are not considered waste are reused for the same purpose for which they were originally conceived;
- preparation for reuse: control, cleaning and repair operations whereby products or their components that have become waste are prepared for reuse without further intensive treatment.
The reports describe the territorial scopes, the regulatory situation regarding reuse in each region considered, regional activities related to reuse, government financial aid options in the context of overall waste management, some websites or mobile applications that facilitate the purchase-sale, donation, loan or exchange of products. There is also a list of entities dealing with reuse/preparation for reuse.
REUSEMED: good practices in reuse in the partner territories
With the aim to promote the culture of reuse for environmental sustainability, green employment and solidarity, REUSEMED project proposed to create municipal networks based on reuse circuits for home appliances, furniture, books, clothes, Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment and food. To set up the networks, 4 cities in Spain, Italy, Jordan and Tunisia have designed and tested composting installations, food collection points in markets, repair and reuse centers, reuse corners in shops and repairing cafés. The following document illustrates some good practices implemented in partner countries, with detailed descriptions, results achieved, challenges encountered and potential for learning or transfer.
MED-InA: guide on developing a zero waste strategy
The MED-InA project proposed to develop and roll out a methodology for a “Zero Waste” public policy adapted to Mediterranean cities as an exemplary and participatory approach for waste reduction, reuse and recycling. The Zero Waste approach offers an alternative option to municipalities, aiming to reduce the amount of waste that is generated through prevention measures, such as reuse, recycling, and the development of local, community-centered activities.
This guidebook, in English and Spanish, has been designed to help local municipalities and waste management professionals adapt the zero waste approach to the Mediterranean context. This is a methodological tool to support municipalities with the key foundations for implementing a zero waste strategy at the local level, specifically adapted to the challenges and opportunities Mediterranean cities face today. The document provides concrete examples of how zero waste policies and strategies have been successfully applied elsewhere in Europe and across the Mediterranean.
CEOMED Online market place
The online market place is one of the main results of CEOMED project. This online, high-resolution Anaerobic Digestion (AD) large scale piloting framework will be used as a help for decision making tool by public and private stakeholders in the valorisation of the organic fraction of waste with the agronomical use of digestate in a circular model. This framework will deliver the optimal technology and configuration to produce two products from the organic fraction of waste:
1) biogas produced by the AD;
2) the fertilizer from the digestate produced by the AD process.
A Digestate Calculator for determining the amount of digestate as fertilizer to be used for specific crops has been developed. Furthermore, a mathematical model has been developed and deployed in an IT tool to regulate microbial competition and maximize COD degradation and biomethane yield. Users will be able to simulate their Anaerobic Digestion process through this tool and analyze the results as a help in the making decision process on circular organic waste management. Additionally, the business model on organic waste valorization will be set with a marketplace to connect any potential stakeholder. The online, high-resolution AD piloting framework will be deployed for free in English, Arab, and French in order to maximize the CEOMED approach along the Mediterranean basin.
MoreThanAJob training sessions for social economy and public offices actors
More than 700 social economy actors and 150 representatives of public administration from Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Greece, and Italy participated in localized training sessions, emphasizing community empowerment and sustainable development ,also focused on improving collaboration , fostering more effective partnerships to promote community development and welfare enhancement.
MoreThanAJob train the trainer Workshops
More than 18 professionals specializing in social and labor inclusion participated in five online cross-border train-the-trainer workshops. These workshops focused on topics related to social economy and strategies to assist local actors in enhancing the provision of welfare services. The sessions covered areas relevant to Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Greece, and Italy.
MoreThanAJob: 10 pilot projects to promote social and employment inclusion of vulnerable groups
The MoreThanAJob project has successfully funded 10 pilot subgrants for co-production initiatives in collaboration with public authorities and SSE entities. These subgrants have led to direct benefits for over 3,000 individuals through the implementation of pilot projects.
MoreThanAJob 10 agreements signed between social economy actors and public administrations
10 agreements signed between social economy actors and public administrations for the development of initiatives supporting social and labour inclusion of vulnerable groups
MoreThanAJob New/improved policy suggestions report
The MoreThanAJob project has successfully developed new improved policy suggestions through consultations with public administration representatives in target countries, these suggestions have been tailored to maximize the benefits of applying the MoreThanAJob framework.
MoreThanAJob Policy Briefs: Improving policies for the development of more efficient welfare services
Three policy briefs on important social innovation topics were created during the project. Chosen for their relevance and potential impact, they were developed with regional partners and a consultant, validated, and then disseminated through workshops and webinars. These briefs provide detailed recommendations for policymakers aiming to promote social innovation effectively.