This week the new space “Sadarbnīca” was opened under the auspices of one of the CCC partners, the Rīgas enerģētikas aģentūra (REA). This will be a multifunctional place where residents will be able to get acquainted with the principles of the circular economy, as well as to restore and prolong the life of various household things in the woodworking workshop; it will also include events – master classes, seminars and classes.

“No major project can be achieved without the involvement of all parties – the structure of the municipality, society and entrepreneurs. ‘Sadarbnīca’ is a tool to ensure this cooperation and create a practical platform for the implementation of ideas,” said Viesturs Zeps, Head of the Housing and Environment Committee of the Riga City Council.

The space was developed through circular economy principles inspired by the results from a competition of students from Latvian universities. The opening celebration started with a performance by the band “Santehniki”, using musical instruments made of recycled objects, followed by project manager Ieva Kalnina‘s introduction to the story behind the creation of “Sadarbnīca”.

The project is supported by the “Centres for Re-Use and Recycling of Resources in Urban Environment” (CURE+), financed by European Climate Initiative (EUKI).