The Gov4GreenMed project has launched its participatory process in Catalonia with a workshop in Tona, bringing local participants together to identify needs, challenges and opportunities for waste reuse and sharing.
The first participatory session of the Gov4GreenMed project’s Catalan pilot took place yesterday in Tona, bringing together local stakeholders and citizens from Tona and Taradell to discuss the current situation and future opportunities for waste reuse and sharing.
The workshop marked the beginning of a participatory process aimed at developing a shared diagnosis of local needs and opportunities. This first session focused on the first two phases of the methodology developed by Gov4GreenMed: identifying existing needs, challenges and opportunities together with the people who live and work in the pilot area.
The session opened with an introduction to the project by Clara Casasnovas, Gov4GreenMed Project Coordinator, followed by an overview of the Catalan pilot presented by Mariona Bigas, Environmental Technician at Mancomunitat La Plana. Marike Chariler, Technical Secretariat Manager at aREca (Association of Reuse Centres and Services of Catalonia), also shared examples of reuse initiatives implemented in other European regions, providing inspiration for the local discussion.
Participants then took part in an “Arc of Time” activity, exploring how long they had lived in Tona and Taradell and reflecting on how reuse practices and waste management have evolved in the municipalities.
The activity opened the door to a broader discussion about the current state of reuse locally, including existing practices, challenges and possible spaces or channels where materials could be shared and reused. Participants also highlighted the importance of generating local interest and engagement around reuse as a key element for ensuring that future initiatives are meaningful and sustainable.
The session, facilitated by Mixité, provided a space for open discussion and exchange between participants, helping to identify local perspectives that will contribute to the next stages of the Gov4GreenMed pilot.
This first workshop is an important step towards co-creating solutions for more circular and collaborative communities in Catalonia.
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25/09/2026
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