Circular MuSe is moving the discussion on the circular economy from theory to practice. In Wejherowo, project partners are presenting pilot solutions, discussing technical assumptions, and presenting investment plans. Each project undergoes an international expert review including presentation, technical questions, risk analysis, and recommendations from other partners and invited experts. This method allows rapid identification of gaps, cost optimization, and preparation of scalable models ready for implementation in other cities and municipalities.

Examples of pilot projects and their practical significance
• Wejherowo – reuse of sand from winter street cleaning
We analyze material quality, cleaning methods, and potential applications in urban infrastructure (e.g. sub-bases, green areas). Benefits: reduced waste, lower raw material purchase costs, and reduced environmental burden.
• Denmark – use of sediment from swimming pools
Research focuses on safe processing of sediments and possibilities of using them in urban greenery or as a raw material for construction materials. This approach combines public health protection with efficient resource management.
• Sweden – management of sediments in municipal services 🇸🇪
A comprehensive approach combining technical, regulatory, and social aspects, with an emphasis on long-term environmental and economic benefits. The project shows how to integrate circular solutions into local policies and practices.

Why it matters and what the goal is
All pilot projects pursue one goal: reducing waste, extending the lifecycle of resources, and creating practical, replicable models. International expert feedback helps refine solutions so that they are safe, cost-effective, and socially acceptable. Thanks to this, small towns and rural areas receive real tools for circular transformation that can be implemented with limited budgets. 🛠️📈

Call for cooperation
Do you represent a municipality, public utility company, university, or NGO and want to test similar solutions in your area? Contact us – joint pilot projects, workshops, and expert reviews are the fastest way to practical change and real savings. Together we can create solutions that work locally and have a positive environmental impact.

This week, Wejherowo hosted an international exchange of experiences on the circular economy in municipal services. As part of a meeting of all Circular MuSe project partners, representatives of local governments, universities, and organizations from Poland, Denmark, Lithuania, and Sweden are working on concrete solutions designed to support more sustainable resource management in smaller cities and rural areas.

The two-day meeting is taking place at Ekofabryka Wejherowo and focuses primarily on practical activities: implementing pilot projects, exchanging knowledge, and preparing the next stages of international cooperation. Project partners discuss both the results of their activities to date and the next steps related to education, mentoring, and the development of tools to support local governments in the circular transition.

The first day of the meeting was primarily devoted to summarizing the project’s progress and experiences related to the implementation of training and educational activities. Partners present the results of the implemented training programs, the participant recruitment process, the most important topics raised by participants, and the practical aspects of organizing educational activities. Discussions also cover the further development of training modules in Poland, Denmark, and Sweden, as well as ways to engage local government representatives and businesses in the circular transition process.

Another key element of the meeting is discussions on mentoring and the development of the Circular MuSe Knowledge Hub—a platform for exchanging knowledge and best practices among project partners and stakeholders from various countries. Participants analyze the platform’s functionalities, its structure, and opportunities for further development so that it can more effectively support cities and municipalities implementing circular economy solutions.

One of the highlights of the program is a series of sessions dedicated to the pilot solutions being implemented by the project partners. These meetings take the form of an international expert review, during which the partners present the current status of their projects, technical specifications, and future investment plans. They then receive detailed feedback from the other participants and experts involved in the project.

In Wejherowo, one of the projects on display focuses on reusing sand left over from winter street cleaning. Partners from Denmark are presenting solutions for reusing sludge from water treatment plants, while Kalmar is showcasing initiatives for sludge management in the context of local municipal services. All these initiatives share a common goal: reducing waste, extending the life cycle of resources, and creating practical models that can be implemented in other cities and municipalities.

The second day of the meeting focuses on further developing the Circular MuSe knowledge base and building a portfolio of best practices for small towns and rural areas. Partners present the identified case studies and jointly assess their implementation potential, usefulness, and replicability in other municipalities. Particular attention is given to solutions that demonstrate how to effectively combine municipal services with the principles of the circular economy.

The meeting in Wejherowo is not only part of the project schedule but, above all, a space for practical cooperation among partners from different countries. Joint workshops, expert sessions, and study visits allow for the development of solutions that have a real impact on the development of more sustainable municipal services in Europe.

The program also included visits to the Eco-Factory and the urban areas of Wejherowo, allowing project partners to better understand local solutions and initiatives implemented by the local government and municipal entities responsible for municipal services.

The Circular MuSe project demonstrates that an effective transition toward a circular economy requires not only technology and investment, but also cooperation, the exchange of experiences, and the building of shared knowledge among cities, universities, and organizations from various European countries.

DON’T MISS OUT:

💡 You can already explore the basic features of the Circular Municipal Services Hub platform at this link: Circular Municipal Services Hub, where you’ll find a range of best practices, interesting case studies, and inspiration on how to support cities and municipalities in the field of circular solutions.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: If you’d like to join our expert team on a similar study visit to Kalmar, mark your calendar for September 28–30, 2026, and contact our project coordinator.DON’T MISS OUT:

Today, representatives of the CircularMuse consortium had the pleasure of visiting ELWOZ Eco—the Waste Management Facility in Chlewnica—where they gathered inspiration for the creation of the Circular Municipal Service HUB.
It was an extremely valuable visit, demonstrating how circular economy solutions are implemented in practice at the local level.
We were particularly interested in examples of activities such as:

• the production of soil amendment,
• the recovery of construction debris used for road subgrade,
• the production of alternative fuel (RDF) supplied to cement plants,
• and many other innovative solutions supporting sustainable waste management.

Such visits are a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration for us in building modern, circular municipal services.

Today, the Circular MuSe project partnership meeting began in Copenhagen. We have had our first intensive day full of substantive discussions, exchange of experiences, and joint planning of further activities.

Day 1 was devoted to:
team integration and mutual updates on project activities
summarizing achievements and progress in project implementation to date
presentation and analysis of case studies on circular solutions in municipal services
work on the structure of case study descriptions, categories, and keywords
the launch of the first (beta) version of the Knowledge Hub platform
planning further activities, the process of collecting and publishing content
The opportunity for a direct exchange of experiences between the academic community, local governments, and project partners was particularly valuable.

The next sessions are tomorrow—we have more work ahead of us on developing tools and solutions that support the circular economy.

On June 16-18 this year, a project visit to Klaipeda took place.

The first day was full of valuable cooperation and concrete findings. They worked on solutions that support the development of municipal services in the spirit of a closed-loop economy.

The main issues of the day:

summary of previous activities and exchange of experiences,

jointly refining the structure of the solution catalog for municipal services,

analyzing the results of research on educational needs and planning mentoring programs,

discussion of proposals for pilot activities - together we look for the best solutions and share comments to help improve them.

Open discussions and international cooperation determined the next steps. Forms of further cooperation were also established and the first study visits were planned.

On the second day of the project partners' meeting, they visited Neringa Municipality on the Curonian Spit, where they looked at local solutions for municipal services and water management.

Hosts from Neringos paslaugos and Neringos vanduo presented their operations, infrastructure and approach to providing public services in a unique coastal setting. Among the topics discussed were water and wastewater management, energy efficiency, space management and the daily challenges of environmental protection in a tourist region.

The day's agenda included:

visits to utility service delivery points,

meetings with representatives of local companies and institutions,

discussions on solutions that can inspire other project partners.

These types of visits are an important part of international cooperation to better understand the local context and transfer good practices between regions. It is also another step towards creating a catalog of solutions that respond to the real needs of local governments.

The work in thematic groups and joint discussions show how much potential there is in transnational partnerships. Each partner brings a unique experience that enriches the whole process.