The rebranding from 'Let’s Do It Peja' to 'Rilindja Gjelbër' is supported by a range of activities to ensure a smooth transition and sustained engagement with stakeholders. These include launching a communication campaign to inform governmental bodies, partners, and community groups about the change.
Additionally, the organization has developed a new website, updated its social media profiles, and refreshed its visual identity to reflect the new name and transition.
Promoting Circular Economy practices, particularly within the textile industry, by encouraging the adoption of circular principles focused on reducing waste through recycling and reusing materials, as opposed to the traditional 'take-make-dispose' linear model. As part of the project, an online Circular Economy platform re-ko.org was created, along with research assessing waste management practices in the textile sector. The initiative also included the creation of sustainable fashion collections, organization of the Western Balkans Circular Economy Fair, and an awareness campaign featuring e-newsletters, podcasts, best practices, success stories, and short videos to promote circular economy concepts. The project is building capacities of the textile industry in waste management and the application of circular economy principles in production operations. Additionally, a Circular Economy Book a flagship activity will be published to further support the transition to sustainable green business practices in Kosovo and Western Balkans.
The project aimed to improve water resource management and empower marginalized communities to access clean water as a fundamental human right. It involved monitoring the implementation of the National Water Resources Strategy and producing five Policy Briefs to strengthen national and local policies on water management. The project also monitored water quality across four river basins in Kosovo, publishing reports to ensure safe and clean water usage. Additionally, it tracked government actions and progress in climate change and environmental sectors, based on the European Commission's Progress Report, advocating stronger commitments to environmental protection and water governance. Furthermore, the project established 22 Local Water Councils, building the capacities of their members to advocate for their communities’ right to safe and clean water.
The project aimed to contribute to and promote the transition to a circular economy in Kosovo by building the capacities of CSOs and SMEs to influence national and local policy reforms. It included providing national authorities with two policy briefs to guide sustainable practices and improve waste management. The project supported the capacity-building of CSOs and SMEs and strengthened their efforts by developing 20 business plans in the recycling sector. It also established a national Circular Economy Network to foster collaboration among stakeholders. Moreover, in cooperation with students, the project created a new fashion collection from textile waste, which was showcased at Prishtina Fashion Nights. Additionally, it organized the first Circular Economy Fair in the to highlight innovative solutions and promote sustainable business practices across Kosovo and beyond.
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