The main objective of the SEED project was to empower teachers and school communities to become active drivers of environmental sustainability and digital responsibility within their institutions. We aimed to develop practical tools and training opportunities that would help educators incorporate sustainable values into school life—both in the organisation of events and in the use of digital technologies. More specifically, we wanted to: Support teachers in designing and managing sustainable school events by providing them with clear, accessible guidance through a school-kit composed of modular, multilingual resources; Improve teachers’ digital competences, with a focus on digital sustainability, ethical tech use, and responsible consumption of digital tools; Foster the development of soft skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and systems thinking—particularly as they relate to sustainability challenges; Encourage the exchange of practices and mutual learning among educators across different European contexts; Promote inclusive and environmentally conscious practices by making all materials adaptable, accessible, and free to use in different types of schools.
We applied for the SEED project in response to a clear and growing need within our educational communities to address two interconnected challenges: the urgent demand for environmental sustainability in school practices, and the need to strengthen digital competences with a more conscious, responsible approach. These needs were particularly evident across the partner countries—Italy, Lithuania, and Sweden—where schools were searching for concrete, accessible tools to incorporate green practices and digital education into their daily activities. At the time of the application, we observed that many school events (such as festivals, open days, and other institutional gatherings) were organised without considering their environmental impact. There was little awareness or guidance on how to make these moments more sustainable in terms of resource use, waste management, and transport choices. Teachers and school leaders often lacked the practical tools and training to plan and carry out events that aligned with the principles of sustainability. There was also no shared reference material that could support them in this process, nor a space to exchange good practices with peers from other schools or countries.