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WBCEH March Members Meeting: Low Plastic Zone, Circular Valley Convention and Members Mapping<\/strong><\/p>\n

The third WBCEH members meeting for 2026 will take place on 27 March from 10:00-11:30<\/strong>, bringing together Hub members for updates, knowledge exchange and a focused discussion on reducing single-use plastics in the HoReCa sector.<\/p>\n

The meeting will also include impressions from the Circular Valley Convention<\/strong> in D\u00fcsseldorf, attended by WBCEH team members and several Hub members. Participants will hear key takeaways from the convention, as well as reflections from the visit to :metabolon<\/strong> in Lindlar, Germany \u2014 a former landfill transformed into an innovation, research and education hub focused on resource efficiency, waste prevention and circular value creation.<\/p>\n

Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. WBCEH updates<\/strong>
The meeting will open with updates from the Hub, including recent activities, upcoming calls, events and opportunities for members. WBCEH representatives and members who attended the Circular Valley Convention will also share their impressions, key insights and inspiration from the event.<\/p>\n

2. Member Spotlight: Brunilda Kosta \u2014 Beyond Single-Use Plastics: The Low Plastic Zone Initiative in Albania\u2019s HoReCa Sector<\/strong>
This month\u2019s spotlight will feature Dr. Brunilda Kosta<\/strong>, Professor at the Faculty of Economy, University of Tirana and a circular economy expert with over 13 years of experience across the Western Balkans.<\/p>\n

Dr. Kosta will present the Low Plastic Zone Initiative<\/strong>, a regional initiative supporting hotels, restaurants and caf\u00e9s in reducing unnecessary single-use plastics and switching to more sustainable alternatives. The presentation will explore why single-use plastics are a systemic challenge in Albania, why the HoReCa sector is a strategic entry point for change, and how businesses are supported to measure and reduce plastic consumption through the HAPI Index<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The session will also share practical evidence from Albania, including lessons learned from engaging caf\u00e9s, restaurants and hotels, and will highlight how small but targeted actions in high-impact service sectors can contribute to circular change.<\/p>\n

3. Mapping WBCEH members\u2019 needs and resources with the Kumu tool<\/strong>
Members will continue contributing to the mapping of resources, by-products, needs and collaboration opportunities through the Kumu tool. The mapping process helps make the WBCEH network more visible, practical and useful for identifying possible cooperation among members.<\/p>\n

4. Informal networking session<\/strong>
The final part of the meeting will be dedicated to open networking, giving members the opportunity to introduce themselves, share their work and exchange ideas.<\/p>\n

All WBCEH members will receive the meeting recording and presentations after the session. New members are welcome to join the Hub by filling out\u00a0this application form<\/a>\u00a0and take part in future members meetings and networking activities.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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