CE4CE Circular Economy Best Practices – Public Transport Knowledge Hub

Tool objective

The CE4CE (Circularity for Public Transport) knowledge platform provides curated best‑practice examples of circular‑economy methods and innovative solutions within public‑transport systems across Central Europe. It serves as an online, freely accessible resource for stakeholders seeking practical insights into sustainable mobility practices.

Description of the tool

The Best Practices section on the CE4CE knowledge platform showcases successful case studies and innovative circular‑economy solutions implemented by various cities and transport operators. The tool aggregates contributions from CE4CE project partners (primarily public‑transport operators across Central Europe), which undergo analysis and approval by Interreg Central Europe transport and sustainability experts before publication. The platform is designed to be user‑friendly, searchable and continuously updated with verified, impactful examples. All content is available online at no cost, enabling broad dissemination of proven circular‑economy strategies in the public‑transport sector.

How it works: inputs and outputs

Inputs – CE4CE project partners submit documented circular‑economy best practices, including details on implementation context, methodologies, results and lessons learned. Submissions are vetted against technical criteria and reviewed by subject‑matter experts.

Outputs – Approved practices are published on the platform with standardised metadata, detailed descriptions, supporting evidence and links to related resources. Users can browse by thematic area, geographic location or innovation type, and download relevant materials for replication or adaptation in their own contexts.

Examples of use

CE4CE project website – Greening public transport: https://www.interreg-central.eu/projects/ce4ce/

The tool has been actively used by municipal authorities and transport operators throughout Central Europe to inform sustainability strategies, secure funding for circular‑economy initiatives and replicate successful models across jurisdictions.