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Nature lovers at work

2023-1-DE04-KA152-YOU-0001132822023Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: DE|BG|PT|TR|IT|HU · Grant: €43,691
Green skillsEnvironment and climate changeKey competences development

Objectives

Nylon bags had brought about industrialization and at the same time had negatively impacted on the environment. The bags were a danger both to nature and human lives. They created pollution of ecosystems besides contributing to cancer in humans. Scientists made a research, and the results proved that plastic bag utilization started in the entire world in 1982 and in Germany in the late 1980s. Their use first was an indicator of advancement, but after some time, their usage blossomed, and it was approximated that between 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags were consumed worldwide annually, where 380 billion of those were used in the United States. They were detrimental to the environment and in the human's health. The products in those bags, as said by the medical field, caused cancer, especially when put in such for foodstuffs. Though they were hazardous, they were still in high demand because of their cheap price. If their use had continued the environment would have been in a mess. In a project to reduce this damage, Eco-friendly bags like reusable, paper, and cloth bags were promoted, especially in shopping centers. We had taken up an international project to create an awareness about the use of Eco-friendly bags. The project corresponded to the priorities of Erasmus+ Youth Exchange concerning youth work and non-formal education, support for youth organizations and volunteering, as well as intergenerational and international solidarity. Our main objective was to raise environmental consciousness among young people internationally by gathering participants from different countries to discuss and increase awareness on environmental issues. The general objective of this project was also to break cultural prejudices against Erasmus+ and visible acknowledgments of local organizations, which motivated them to develop new projects. We also tried to save our planet from destruction for the next generation by spreading awareness related to environmental conservation. We also strongly believed that,'' This could only be achieved through global cooperation and a mutual action plan; a better awareness of social responsibility and a healthier society were raised''. The project was also involved in increasing social awareness and a healthy society. Our goals could only be achieved through funding in five key areas such as accommodation, travel, and activity supplies, permits, and distribution materials, and this had to be implemented through sponsorship from sponsors, members, partners, and project grants.

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