On July 24, CTA held the inauguration of the Local Advisory Board of the European project CircleMED, an initiative funded by the Interreg Euro-MED programme that aims to promote the circular economy across three strategic areas: waste management, water treatment, and sustainable tourism.

The online event included the participation of representatives from Cetaqua, UCAUCE (Union of Consumers of Andalusia), the University of Málaga, the University of Granada, Loyola University, the Andalusian Institute for Research and Innovation in Tourism (IATUR) and the cultural organization ZEMOS98.
During the meeting, the objectives of the Local Advisory Board were presented. The board will act as a link between the project and the local context, providing advice and technical support to CircleMED partners. Additionally, it will help identify specific needs and opportunities in Andalusia, foster cross-sector collaboration, and ensure that the solutions developed by the project are adapted to the regional context.
Digital Tool for the Circular Economy
One of the key milestones of the session was the presentation of the progress made on the CircleMED Interactive Digital Tool for the Circular Economy, which is scheduled for validation in October 2025.
This innovative platform will allow SMEs and local stakeholders to assess their level of circularity based on international ISO standards 59020 and 59010, access personalized action plans, and track their progress through dynamic visualizations and gamified incentives. All features will be accessible from any device thanks to its mobile-first design.

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