The Regional Circular Economy Education and Competence Center "Daibe," established under the umbrella of LTD "ZAAO" Nature and Technology Park "URDA," has completed its equipment installation work. This includes several significant stages of acquiring equipment to promote the development of circular economy and environmental education in the region.
An interactive, educational, visual, and kinetic exhibit on "Circular Economy" has been developed and installed at the center. This exhibit will offer visitors a unique way to understand the principles of the circular economy.
The center is equipped with touch-sensitive, interactive displays, laboratory equipment including a spectrophotometer and a thermoreactor with reagents for analyzing the chemical composition of wastewater, as well as a 3D printer, 3D material formation equipment, a plastic shredder for old 3D prints, and a 3D material winding mechanism.
Additionally, a virtual reality learning tour was developed, where visitors can explore the "Daibe" circular economy center's territory interactively and engagingly using VR glasses and hand controllers.
The acquired equipment is a significant investment in the development of circular economy and environmental education and a crucial step toward building a sustainable future. It provides a modern and interactive educational environment that will enhance public understanding of the circular economy and environmental protection.
The previous activities of the Nature and Technology Park "URDA" have primarily focused on educating children and youth through interest-based educational programs. However, the target audience of the Regional Circular Economy Education and Competence Center will be adults, local municipalities, companies related to waste management, and their employees, as they are responsible for organizing waste management in their territories.
The Regional Circular Economy Education and Competence Center "Daibe" was established as part of the LIFE integrated project "Waste as Resources in Latvia – Promoting Regional Sustainability and Circularity by Implementing the Concept of Waste as Resources" (LIFE Waste To Resources IP, LIFE20 IPE/LV/000014), which is implemented with the financial support of the European Union's LIFE program and the State Regional Development Agency. https://wastetoresources.kem.gov.lv
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