Resourceful Cities: developing urban resource centres to serve as catalysts of the local circular economy
Resourceful Cities was an URBACT Action Planning Network of nine European cities. The project sought to develop the next generation of urban resource centres. These resource centres see waste as a source of raw materials, thus acting as catalysts for the local circular economy.
The resource centres aimed to promote positive economic, environmental and social impacts, notably for the circular economy. The network facilitate waste prevention, reuse, repair and recycling. The centres also work as connection points for individuals, new businesses, researchers and the public sector to co-create new ways to close resource loops at local level.
By bringing together interested actors, the goal was to promote a change in values and mindset.
The outcome of the project is described in the final report. It details how each of the partner cities set up an urban resource centre to use waste as a source of raw materials.