Successful kick-off for the INTERREG project UniGR-CIRKLA

On Monday, 30 September 2024, around 60 key players in the circular economy came together at Trier University to officially launch the UniGR-CIRKLA project. An important cornerstone for the creation of a centre of excellence for the circular economy for metals and materials, which is funded by the
European Union as part of the Greater Region Interreg programme.

Leading experts in the Greater Region were among the participants,
representatives of the INTERREG programmes as well as members of the participating universities and project partners. 

Prof. Dr Eva Martha Eckkrammer, President of the University of Trier, opened the event and emphasised the
University of Trier, opened the event and emphasised the forward-looking role of this interdisciplinary
project for the economic development of the Greater Region:

‘Creating a sustainable circular economy is an important challenge of our time. Cooperation across disciplinary and national borders creates synergies that can make the Greater Region a pioneer in the field of resource and waste management.
resource and waste management. I am delighted that the University of Trier is part of the project and I am looking forward to the innovative approaches and solutions that will be developed as part of UniGR-CIRKLA.’

All stakeholders, companies, scientists and citizens who are interested in the topic of the circular economy are cordially invited to join the project activities.
project activities.

Because only together can we meet the current environmental challenges and promote the circular economy in the Greater Region!