In this project, we wanted women participants to; - increase their consciousness and sustainability thinking of unemployed women about ecological approaches, - increase their self-confidence and independence through meaningful work, - inspire them to be empowered by providing them with skills in ecoprinting, - develop their creativity and innovative sides on unique pieces of fabrics by transferring the forms, shapes, colors, etc., by plant parts of flowers, leaves, branches, and so on, - teach eco-printing approaches to each other and others. - emphasize the importance of cross-cultural collaboration and how the project may have brought together diverse ideas and practices - develop cultural awareness among the participants in all partner countries. In addition, we wanted to showcase how art and creativity can align with eco-printing approaches and encourage others to rethink their relationship with nature and art.
The EU and national governments have set objectives for European environmental policy until 2020 and a vision beyond 2050. The 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) are key objectives, including adopting environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques and using less energy for production processes. The textile sector can achieve sustainability using less water, pesticides, fertilizers, and harmful chemicals. Therefore, the project aimed to create learning opportunities for ECO-PRINT for unemployed women and diversify textile products ecologically in Türkiye, North Macedonia, and Poland, focusing on developing innovative fabric products from partner countries. Transferring plant parts, such as flowers, leaves, seeds, underground shoots, twigs, and extracts prepared from these materials on textile materials such as cotton, silk, hemp, and so on, made focusing on more ecological awareness possible. These objectives align with the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on climate action, clean energy, sustainability, and lifelong education. This initiative promotes innovative perspectives for disadvantaged individuals and enhances ecological awareness, especially in small, rural settlements lacking industry.