The CIREVALC Circular Community Accelerator is a jointly developed support model that helps SMEs, public organisations and local communities introduce and scale up circular economy solutions in the food, catering and packaging sectors. Building on the experience gained through pilot implementation in nine Central European regions, the accelerator combines diagnostic assessment, tailored advisory services, capacity building, expert support and networking into one integrated framework. It guides organisations from identifying circular opportunities to planning and initiating practical measures adapted to their specific needs. Designed as a flexible and transferable solution, the accelerator strengthens regional cooperation, facilitates knowledge exchange and supports the long-term uptake of circular economy practices across Central Europe.

The Joint Action Plan (JAP) has been developed as part of the CIREVALC project. It includes such feasible actions for the uptake and promotion of circular economy models in the food, catering and packaging sectors that have relevance for at least some of the Central-European countries participating in the project. The implementation of the Joint Action Plan started during the final phase of the project through a range of coordinated transnational activities supporting knowledge exchange, stakeholder engagement, dissemination of project results, promotion of circular economy practices, networking, and the long-term transferability of project outcomes.

The CIREVALC Strategy provides a shared strategic framework for accelerating the transition towards circular economy models in the food, catering and packaging sectors across Central Europe. Developed jointly by the CIREVALC partnership, the Strategy builds on regional analyses, stakeholder engagement and the experience gained through pilot implementation in nine regions. It identifies the main barriers to circular transition and defines five strategic directions to strengthen circular business models, improve skills and knowledge, enhance financial and regulatory support, foster innovation and infrastructure development, and promote cross-sectoral and transnational cooperation. The Strategy establishes a common vision for long-term collaboration and serves as the foundation for the CIREVALC Central European Action Plan, supporting the continued uptake and transfer of project results beyond the project lifetime.