Young Enterprise Scotland is a registered charity which inspires and educates young people from all backgrounds through a range of enterprise and entrepreneurship programmes. Last year they launched the Circular Economy (CE) Challenge, a six-week programme working with primary schools throughout the Glasgow area to introduce young people to the circular economy.
After a visit to Young Enterprise Scotland’s site at Rouken Glen Park where they have initiatives including bike recycling, organic food growing and beekeeping, the children were tasked with creating a circular product or service where nothing is wasted and everything has a value. Pupils also had the opportunity to hear from the programme ambassadors – representatives from businesses leading the transition to the circular economy.
Not only did pupils have the opportunity to create their own business, they also pitched their ideas to a panel of experts and winners were chosen from the 19 participating schools.
3 young entrepreneurs also showcased their circular products at the Circular Economy Hotspot Scotland, an international conference attended by 400 delegates as well as the First Minister of Scotland.
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