Started in November 2021 FRONTSH1P, is a project funded within the European research and innovation program Horizon 2020. In the upcoming four years (Nov. 2021 – Oct. 2025), FRONTSH1P aims to ensure the green transition of the Polish Lodzkie Region towards decarbonisation and territorial regeneration by implementing highly replicable circular systemic models. In particular, FRONTSHIP will create four Circular Systemic Solutions (CSS), each targeting an economic sector aiming towards decarbonisation: Wood Packaging, Food & Feed, Water & Nutrients, and Plastic & Rubber Waste.

Through the development of the four circular systemic solutions, FRONTSH1P will create Circular Regional Clusters that involve a wide range of local, regional, and national stakeholders, both from the public and private sphere. The involvement of those relevant actors will allow the promotion of the circular economy approach and to reach relevant actors, such as municipalities, companies, consumers, and civil society, which will be engaged in a participatory approach to collect needs and perceived constraints.

From this activity, the cluster system will identify and define a circular economy strategy, with clear objectives, measurable targets, and a proper monitoring method. Moreover, the cluster will facilitate collaborations and co-operations among relevant actors for boosting circularity. It will mean to:

• Identify already available initiatives and policies at local, regional, national, and international level.
• Create platforms to explore opportunities and to share information, best practices, and successful examples.
• Activate a strong communication between universities, businesses, and civil society for the technological transfer.
• Exchange information and experiences with other Regions and Countries. 

The consortium comprises 34 partners from 9 European countries, including Universities, Research Centres, Industries, Municipalities, NGOs and European associations. 
 
Novamont is leader of the Circular Systemic Solution number 2, which targets the Food and Feed sector, aimed at demonstrating the valorization of marginal areas in agriculture for the production of bio-oils for industrial applications, and different feedstocks. 

Discover more on FRONTSH1P website