About CraftAdapt
In the fast-changing world of the 21st century, the craft industry is evolving, with a focus on being environmentally conscious and addressing climate change.
The CraftAdapt project seeks to combine traditional craftsmanship with new skills, particularly in the area of upcycling plastic waste and other materials. This process, known as “upcycling” or “repurposing,” transforms waste into higher-value products, extending the life of materials and reducing environmental damage.
The main project activities are:
Gathering 25 Best Practice examples
Creating 10 E-learning Units for VET providers
Creating Innovative Entrepreneurial Manuals for Artisans from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Developing CraftAdapt E-learning platform
Ensuring artisans gain the skills
Traditional Vocational Education and Training (VET) has long been the foundation for skill development in various trades. However, new skills, particularly those related to plastic upcycling, require a shift in vocational education. CraftAdapt responds to this by aiming to update the curricula, ensuring artisans gain the skills needed in the changing market.
Crafts play a key role in fostering a circular economy. By turning waste into valuable and artistic products, artisans help reduce the environmental impact, contributing not only to economic growth but also to positive environmental changes. The project aims to empower artisans by updating vocational education, helping them lead the way towards a more sustainable world where traditional skills mix with innovative upcycling crafts.
The CraftAdapt project is in line with European Union policies aimed at promoting a circular economy, such as the Circular Economy Action Plan, Plastics Strategy, and the initiative for “Skills for the Green Transition.”