[Laura Navarro Martínez]

The “Recycle WEEE” project is dedicated to the prevention and management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), encompassing the myriad of electrical and electronic devices used in everyday life. This includes items such as electric toothbrushes, hair dryers, washing machines, phones, tablets, refrigerators, and irons. Once these devices cease to function, they are classified as WEEE and must be appropriately managed.

WEEE, or electronic waste, often contains hazardous substances including cadmium, mercury, lead, arsenic, phosphorus, hazardous oils, and gases that may pose environmental and health risks. These substances, while integral to the operation of electronic devices, can be detrimental if not properly managed and treated at the end of the device’s lifecycle. Improper disposal can result in the release of harmful materials such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), hydrocarbons (HCs), or ammonia (NH3), all of which have the potential to damage the ozone layer or exacerbate global warming.

The “Recycle WEEE” project is focused on addressing the critical issue of WEEE management in rural areas within the European Union. Specifically, the project seeks to improve the collection and recycling processes for small WEEE fractions, particularly in regions where geographical dispersion complicates waste management.

Our primary objective is to enhance the efficiency of small WEEE collection and recycling in rural areas, thereby mitigating the environmental impact of improper waste disposal. Through the implementation of innovative, context-sensitive solutions tailored to specific territories, the project aims to significantly boost WEEE recovery rates, contributing to a circular economy and reducing the carbon footprint associated with waste management practices.

The Recycle WEEE project distinguishes itself by targeting the unique challenges of rural waste management and its firm commitment to the principles of the circular economy. By concentrating on specific WEEE fractions and fostering transnational collaboration, the project introduces scalable, innovative solutions that can serve as a model for other regions facing similar challenges.

We are currently seeking an additional partner to meet the requirement of having five participating countries as stipulated by the call for proposals.
In light of this, we are in the process of identifying potential entities in the following countries that may be interested in joining the project:
• Albania
• Bosnia-Herzegovina
• Bulgaria
• Cyprus
• France (regions: Corse, Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Rhône-Alpes)
• Greece
• Malta
• Montenegro
• Republic of North Macedonia
• Slovenia
If your organization is based in one of these countries and you find this project concept compelling, we invite you to contact us at laura.navarro@sicidominus.com.
We would be pleased to provide you with further information and discuss potential collaboration.

[Natasa Bastinac]

Dear Laura,

I have just sent you the e-mail. I am writing to you from the City Development Agency Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina). We are public institution founded by the City of Banja Luka. We have great experience in EU projects (Danube Regional Program, Adrion, Interreg CBC Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina-Montenegro). We are interested in your project proposal. If you need a reliable partner from Bosnia and Herzegovina, please feel free to write to us at natasa.bastinac@cidea.org

[Todorka Atanasova]

Dear Laura,

On behalf of Varna Economic Development Agency – an NGO, established by Varna Municipality (Bulgaria) in 1997, we are interested to join your project proposal.

VEDA was a partner in the project, entitled “Municipality Urban Cleaners (MUC) – Health and safety for better quality of life and well being” – http://www.muc-trainingforhealth.eu in 2020-2023 related to municipal cleaners and waste management.

Currently, we are a partner organization and implement an EuroMed project , called TOURISMO – TOURism Innovative and Sustainable Management of flOws – https://tourismo.interreg-euro-med.eu/.

We have also experience in other multinational projects, realized under the Danube Interreg and JOP Black sea basin programs. VEDA was a National Contact Point for the EU CIP Eco-Innovation Program in previous program periods, focusing on recycling, water, and resource management. More info about our organization could be found following http://www.veda-bg.eu.

We will be glad to collaborate with you and to contribute to your project idea with our experience.

In case you need a technological partner, we can recommend one reliable ITC company from Varna, able to support dissemination and training activities with web- and portals’ design & maintaining, software development, social media, producing online publications : newsletters, brochures, roll banners, infographics, etc., online maps and training platforms.

Kind regards,

Todorka Dimitrova

[Tea Samardžić Memčić]

Dear Laura

I have just sent you the e-mail. I am writing to you from the Development agency Zepce, Central Bosnia and Herzegovina region. We are public institution founded by the Zepce municipality and we are working on the project on behalt of our municipality. We have great experience in EU projects (Interreg CBC Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina-Montenegro, MED programe). We are interested in your project proposal. If you need a partner from BiH, please feel free to write to us at razepce@gmail.com

Best regards
Tea

[Migena Ferati]

Greetings Laura,

We are Center for Community Development and are interested in joining an initiative in recycling and sustainable approaches on circular economy, amongst others. We are an Albanian NGO focused on both rural settings and recycling, and environmentally friendly 3R approaches. We are interested in your idea and if you need one partner from Albania, write to us at qzhkccd@gmail.com

Wishing you a good day ahead,
Nexhmije Marku
Center for Community Development

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