Region SUD boosts circular economy & inert waste management

Region Sud hold its third stakeholder meeting on 3 July 2024. Representatives from 6 organizations (Valobat, Eurovia, Arcelor-Mittal, Grand Avignon, Neo Eco, Groupe Gagneraud) discussed ongoing activities, with additional exchanges held on the sidelines with certain actors to identify best practices (Euroméditerranée, FRTP, Filiater).

The following items were on the agenda:

• Recap of the Learning Days in Slovenia: participants of the TLJ#2 shared their experience and impressions;
• Selection of Good Practices for Region Sud: 7 Good Practices have been identified to be integrated into INERTWASTE. For example,
  the deconstruction and then reconstruction of a school and a gymnasium by reusing inert waste; a project aiming to restore sub-steppe grasslands using inert waste and former agricultural soils; the use of compressed earth blocks and natural concrete, made with geo-sourced materials on-site.

• Preparation for TLJ#3: Region Sud will host the TLJ#3, on 9-10 October in Marseille. The main theme will be: "How to Promote and Support the Integration of the Circular Economy in Construction Contracts for Better Waste Management?".

• Analysis of Local Regulations and Optimization of Regional Policy Instruments: for the next phase of the project, these two main areas will be further explored with the support of stakeholders.

Read in detail what happened during the meeting here.

This third stakeholder meeting in the Region Sud marked another step forward in the INERTWASTE project, highlighting the importance of transnational collaboration to address environmental challenges. The discussions allowed for a review of the progress of the INERTWASTE project, the sharing of best practices, and the enthusiastic and determined preparation for the next steps.

The INERTWASTE project continues to progress, driven by the commitment of partners and the exchange of expertise between European regions. Through the combined efforts of local and European actors, concrete actions are being implemented for more sustainable inert waste management. These initiatives are essential for improving regional public policies and promoting the circular economy across Europe. The partners are determined to continue this collaborative work, exploring new solutions and adapting best practices to the specific needs of each territory.