As spring blossomed into early summer, the Caceres pilot case continued its dedicated work, focusing on cross-border collaboration, education, and community engagement.
A primary focus has been on building equitable opportunities in de-centralized composting. Project members have been promoting educational initiatives, such as the "Madrid Realimenta el Suelo" program. This initiative offers fully subsidized training for professionals to become "Organic Change Agents," empowering them to design and implement decentralized systems for managing bio-waste. This approach is commitment to environmental restoration while simultaneously building a more inclusive and skilled community.
The team's influence and collaboration extend beyond local boundaries. Recently, the TRANS-lighthouses partner Economías BioRegionales participated in the first-ever "Iberian Meeting for Decentralized Composting" in Portugal. This event brought together experts from Spain and Portugal to share knowledge on sustainable waste management, building a shared commitment to European sustainability goals and strengthening cross-border partnerships in the circular economy.
This work builds on a foundation of deep community engagement. Earlier in the year, the organization supported an informational meeting in the Sierra Montánchez region concerning a new tax on organic waste generation. This involvement, part of the TRANS-lighthouse project, highlights their role in connecting policy with local communities.
As the Cáceres pilot moves forward, they continue to make a real impact by focusing on what matters: creating fair opportunities while protecting the environment. By training people, working with international partners, and supporting the local community, the project is building a solid foundation for a circular and more equitable future in the region.
Text: Angelica Lundgren
Photos: Franco Llobera.
Photos from the participatory neighbourhood assambly in the municipality of Zarza (province of Cáceres). Some volunties participating in the separation of biowaste give their testomony. Zarza de montanchez is also home to the biggest and oldest oak in Spain, Quercus ilex ssp ballota, which is 800 years old!
As spring blossomed into early summer, the Caceres pilot case continued its dedicated work, focusing on cross-border collaboration, education, and community engagement.
A primary focus has been on building equitable opportunities in de-centralized composting. Project members have been promoting educational initiatives, such as the "Madrid Realimenta el Suelo" program. This initiative offers fully subsidized training for professionals to become "Organic Change Agents," empowering them to design and implement decentralized systems for managing bio-waste. This approach is commitment to environmental restoration while simultaneously building a more inclusive and skilled community.
The team's influence and collaboration extend beyond local boundaries. Recently, the TRANS-lighthouses partner Economías BioRegionales participated in the first-ever "Iberian Meeting for Decentralized Composting" in Portugal. This event brought together experts from Spain and Portugal to share knowledge on sustainable waste management, building a shared commitment to European sustainability goals and strengthening cross-border partnerships in the circular economy.
This work builds on a foundation of deep community engagement. Earlier in the year, the organization supported an informational meeting in the Sierra Montánchez region concerning a new tax on organic waste generation. This involvement, part of the TRANS-lighthouse project, highlights their role in connecting policy with local communities.
As the Cáceres pilot moves forward, they continue to make a real impact by focusing on what matters: creating fair opportunities while protecting the environment. By training people, working with international partners, and supporting the local community, the project is building a solid foundation for a circular and more equitable future in the region.
Text: Angelica Lundgren
Photos: Franco Llobera.
Photos from the participatory neighbourhood assambly in the municipality of Zarza (province of Cáceres). Some volunties participating in the separation of biowaste give their testomony. Zarza de montanchez is also home to the biggest and oldest oak in Spain, Quercus ilex ssp ballota, which is 800 years old!