Welcome to the first episode of the webseries "From insight to action: behavioural shifts for circular change"!

During that episode, we will explore the vital role of reuse and repair in shaping sustainable practices, with a special focus on large-scale events. 

The webinar will dive into key policy developments such as the Right to Repair and the Directive on Repair of Goods, and how these frameworks are applied through the lens of the social economy.

This session, organised under the INTERREG MINEV project ("Waste minimisation in large events"), brings together practitioners and policymakers to exchange practical solutions for implementing reuse and repair systems—ranging from reusable catering infrastructure to innovative sharing platforms. We’ll also examine how cultural institutions and municipalities are supporting sustainability transitions and creating new opportunities for social entrepreneurship.

11.00 – 11.05: Introduction and the webinar’s framework; Ernest Kovacs, ACR+

11.05 – 11.20: The need for reuse, and driving the society to do so; Jack McQuibban, Zero Waste Europe

11.20 – 12.00: Public authorities setting the framework

• Anja Van Campenhout, Brussels Environment
• Frederic Ryez, City of Brussels
• Ingrid Winter, Regional Government of Styria

12.00 – 12.30: Concrete examples from MINEV partners and beyond

• Stamatios Papadopoulos, Fire Brigade, on behalf of the Region of Central Macedonia
• Giulia Maselli, Metropolitan City of Bologna

12.30 – 12.40: Webinar summary and conclusions and their uptake by the MINEV project; Gema Quilez, on behalf of the MINEV coordination team