Building circular communities: The role of circular libraries
Updated on 20.11.2025
This webinar showcases circular libraries as local, low-barrier hubs for sharing, reuse, and resource efficiency. From ‘libraries of things’ (tools, gear) to material libraries (wood, textiles), these community-driven models make circular living tangible. They extend product life, cut waste, and build resilience, offering scalable, grassroots solutions for Circular Economy Action Plans.
Learn about concrete, effective, and replicable practices to support communities in developing and implementing circular economy strategies in their own territories.
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The webinar contributes to:
- Educate: Understand the concept and role of circular libraries as practical, community-based circular economy solutions.
- Apply: Explore real-life examples of circular libraries implemented in European cities and regions, including their impact, challenges, and success factors.
- Connect: Gain insights into how circular libraries can support the development of Circular Economy Action Plans and contribute to systemic circular solutions at the local level.
- Replicate: Identify opportunities for replication and adaptation of circular library models in other CCRI territories.
This session is intended for all stakeholders from cities and regions across Europe who are interested in learning about circular libraries and how to implement one. This includes members of the CCRI community (including pilot and fellow cities/regions, projects and partners) as well as external participants such as SMEs, start-ups, and other organisations exploring circular economy solutions and community-based sharing models.
