CluBE-Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia

📢Are you an organisation or business working in the Bioeconomy sector? Want to contribute to shaping Greece's National Bioeconomy Strategy? The development of the National Bioeconomy Strategy is now on the way! On April 8, 2025, in Athens, we invite you to a special event where the Roadmap for Bioeconomy in Greece will be presented. 🔎Why participate? ✅Contribute to the advancement of the National Bioeconomy Strategy ✅Exchange insights with experts and stakeholders in the field ✅Explore new opportunities ✅Network with organizations driving the future of the Bioeconomy in Greece 🌐The event will also host the Info Day of CBE-JU and BIC, promoting European cooperation in the Bioeconomy sector. 📅When? April 8, 2025 📍Where? Athens 🔗Register now to receive more information: https://lnkd.in/dtddchqF 🌿 Be part of the transition to a sustainable economy! #BioeconomyGR #SustainableFuture #BioeconomyStrategy #CEE2ACT #CluBE

📍 The 5th BEAMING Newsletter is Here! We’re excited to share the latest updates from the BEAMING project, featuring key milestones in the bioeconomy field! 🌱✨ Check this out! Focus Group in Western Macedonia: CluBE hosted a workshop bringing together stakeholders to tackle regional bioeconomy challenges and explore circular bio-based solutions. #Bioeconomy #WesternMacedonia #Sustainability #Innovation #BEAMINGProject #CluBE #GreenGrowth

The consortium meeting of the Resonance Project took place in Paris, France from 18 to 20.03.2025. Moving into its last year, the project emphasizes on deploying, testing, replicating and validating the RESONANCE Project framework. At the same time, each of project’s six pilots is finalizing its implementation and focusing on replicating solutions from the other pilots. Greek demo partners, namely the Municipality of Eordaia, European Dynamics (ED), the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), and the Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia (CluBE) attended the meeting. Vasileios Balachtsis represented CluBE, highlighting the achievements of the Greek pilot and outlining the next actions planned for the coming months. Special thanks to our French partners, Trialog and Bovlabs, for hosting the event and providing us with the opportunity to explore the wonderful city of Paris.

  📍 CluBE at the Forward Green Expo in Thessaloniki!     📢 We are excited to announce CluBE's active participation in the Green Forward Expo held in Thessaloniki, where we had the privilege of presenting the InteractionSeeds project, funded by Horizon Europe.  🖇️ InteractionSeeds is an innovative initiative aimed at bridging the gap between research and the arts to make scientific knowledge more accessible and engaging for citizens. By bringing together artists, researchers, and local communities, we’re creating interactive experiences that help people connect with environmental issues on a deeper level and communicate science through artistic and cultural interactions.  🟢 The Expo served as a vibrant platform for exchanging ideas and exploring collaborative opportunities to advance sustainable solutions. A special highlight was having the chance to meet talented artists who are already using bio-based products in their work. 🎯 We introduced them to the InteractionSeeds project, and we’re excited about the potential for future collaboration!  ✨ We’re proud to be part of a project that’s using art to make a lasting impact on how we engage with the world around us. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and joined the conversation!  

📍Promoting Reuse and the Circular Economy at Interreg Europe “Let's Cooperate” 2025 in Krakow! 🌐CluBE - Bioeconomy and Environment Cluster of Western Macedonia, participated in the event “Let's Cooperate” 2025. CluBE was represented by the Co-Founder and Manager, Mr. Nikolaos Ntavos. During the conference, our work and initiatives for sustainable development and circular economy in Western Macedonia were presented.  🔷In the thematic session "Waste or Resource? Policies for Effective Waste Management", Mr. Ntavos presented the European project GOOD CITIES - Interreg Europe, highlighting ways in which cities can incorporate reuse and sharing solutions into their policies. Mr. PERIKLIS KAFASIS,MBA,MSc,PMP®, representing DIADYMA SA, presented the successful example of the Reuse Centres, a best practice that turns waste into valuable resources in our region.  📑In addition to the presentations, we actively participated in interactive sessions with stakeholders:   Mr. Ntavos moderated the "Reuse" Table discussion, examining the barriers, scaling strategies and public support needed to develop related initiatives, while Mr. Kafasis moderated the "Infrastructure" Table discussion, analyzing the key factors for effective waste and resource management.                                 ◽After the discussions, we had the honour to present the main conclusions to the audience, highlighting the role of reuse and infrastructure in shaping a circular and efficient economy.  🙏We would like to thank Interreg Europe and especially Astrid Severin and Katharina Krell for the invitation, as well as all participants for the excellent exchanges of views.

Interreg Europe "Let’s Cooperate" 2025 📍 Krakow The 11th edition of #EuropeCooperates We are pleased to have participated in this inspiring event, where we had the opportunity to present our #reusecenters as a good practice that we apply in Western Macedonia, Greece, with our representative PERIKLIS KAFASIS,MBA,MSc,PMP®. As part of the thematic session "Waste or Resource? Policies for Efficient Waste Management", we proved that this practice is transforming waste into valuable resources in our region. In addition to our presantation Nikolaos Ntavos, the co-founder of CluBE-Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia presented the GOOD CITIES - Interreg Europe project, showcasing how cities can integrate sustainable reuse and sharing solutions into their policies. 🤝 Together, we have been highlighting our common commitment to sustainability and circular economy initiatives in Western Macedonia by emphasising the role of reuse and infrastructure in fostering a circular and resource-efficient economy. Beyond the presentations, we engaged directly with stakeholders in interactive working sessions: 🔹Periklis led the "Infrastructure" table, exploring the key enablers required for effective waste and resource management. 🔹 Nikos have moderated the "Re-Use" table, facilitating discussions on the barriers, scale-up strategies, and public support needed to expand reuse initiatives. Thank you Interreg Europe, for what we have learned from the thematic sessions, networking, attended study visits in Krakow and exchanged our experiences with experts. #Interreg #InterregEurope #CohesionPolicy #CircularEconomy #Reuse #LetsCooperate #GoodCities #WasteManagement #Sustainability #WesternMacedonia #DIADYMA #CluBE #Innovation #GreenTransition

♻️ Driving Reuse and Circular Economy at Interreg Europe "Let’s Cooperate" 2025 event in Krakow! Proud to have participated in this inspiring event, where I had the opportunity to present CluBE-Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia alongside PERIKLIS KAFASIS,MBA,MSc,PMP®, who introduced DIADYMA SA, highlighting our common commitment to sustainability and circular economy initiatives in Western Macedonia. As part of the thematic session "Waste or Resource? Policies for Efficient Waste Management", I presented the GOOD CITIES - Interreg Europe project, showcasing how cities can integrate sustainable reuse and sharing solutions into their policies. Periklis shared DIADYMA’s successful Reuse Centers initiative, a best practice that is transforming waste into valuable resources in our region. Beyond the presentations, we engaged directly with stakeholders in interactive working sessions: 🔹 I moderated the "Re-Use" table, facilitating discussions on the barriers, scale-up strategies, and public support needed to expand reuse initiatives. 🔹 Periklis led the "Infrastructure" table, exploring the key enablers required for effective waste and resource management. Following the discussions, we had the honour of presenting the key takeaways to the audience, emphasising the role of reuse and infrastructure in fostering a circular and resource-efficient economy. A big thank you to the organisers of Interreg Europe and especially to Astrid Severin and Katharina Krell for the invitation, and of course to all participants for the insightful exchanges and commitment to sustainable waste management. Events like these reinforce the importance of collaborative policies, innovative business models, and strong public-private partnerships in driving the green transition! #CircularEconomy #Reuse #InterregEurope #LetsCooperate #GoodCities #WasteManagement #Sustainability #WesternMacedonia #CluBE #DIADYMA #Innovation #GreenTransition

Honoured to present CluBE-Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia and the GOOD CITIES - Interreg Europe project, while PERIKLIS KAFASIS,MBA,MSc,PMP® showcased DIADYMA SA’s Reuse Centers—key steps towards sustainable waste management in Western Macedonia. Moderating the "Re-Use" table, we explored barriers, scale-up strategies, and public support to strengthen reuse initiatives. A big thank you to Interreg Europe and all participants for the inspiring exchanges! #InterregEurope #EuropeCooperates #CircularEconomy #Reuse #Sustainability #CluBE #DIADYMA #WasteManagement

🟢 CluBE at Forward Green Expo 2025 – Advancing Sustainability & Innovation!    📍 CluBE participated in the Green Forward Expo, from 13-15th of March in Thessaloniki, a key event dedicated to sustainability, circular economy, and green innovation. As part of our presence, we had the opportunity to showcase and disseminate the BEAMING PROJECT, an exciting Horizon Europe initiative that fosters knowledge valorisation and collaboration between higher education institutions and industry across Europe, with a strong focus on the bioeconomy sector.    🖇️ Throughout the event, we engaged with stakeholders, industry experts, and policymakers, exchanging ideas on sustainable development and innovative solutions for a greener future. Our panel discussions revolved around the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the role of bioeconomy in driving the green transition. 🙏 A huge thanks to everyone who visited our booth, participated in our discussions, and contributed to making this event a success!  ✔️ Let’s keep working together towards a more sustainable, circular, and green future!

🟢 BIOTRANSFORM project Final Consortium Meeting & #BIOKET Workshop: A Powerful 2-Day Journey! ✔️ Day 1 | March 12 – The BIOTRANSFORM team kicked off their inspiring 1-day final consortium meeting in Brussels, diving deep into our circular bioeconomy transition!  We shared progress updates and outcomes, tackled key challenges, and planned our next steps in the regional case studies.  Discussions spanned impact assessment tools, transition pathways, resource optimization, and governance practices—all geared toward shaping a greener future!  Big thanks to our partner ACR+ for organizing such an insightful day! ✔️ Day 2 | March 13 – We took center stage at BIOKET 2025, leading a powerful 2-hour workshop during which we provided the attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the project's achievements, actionable outcomes, and future potential:  Session 1: Partners showcased:  Project overview & overall methodology  Resource Flow & MooV Supply Chain Optimization Tools  Environmental & socio-economic assessment tool  Governance aspects of circular bioeconomy  Session 2: BIOTRANSFORM, SUSTRACK & ROBIN projects joined forces to present joint policy recommendations, sparking fruitful discussions with the Policy Officer Silvia Maltagliati and all the attendees! 🖇️ Two days of collaboration, innovation & impact—paving the way for a sustainable future where George Martinidis, Theodora (Dora) Kalea and Johannes Kisser represented CluBE! #BIOTRANSFORM #CircularBioeconomy #Sustainability #BIOKET2025 #GreenTransition #Innovation