Recycling is a necessity, considering that natural resources are limited. Our project aimed to raise awareness about recycling within our community. We wanted to educate students, teachers, and all school staff about the importance of recycling. Additionally, we aimed to contribute to the European economy, promote a love for nature and animals, and encourage environmental protection by advocating for the use of recyclable products. We wanted to show students with special needs the various life opportunities through concrete examples. During the implementation of the project, they developed a passion for animals and a growing sense of responsibility towards the environment. They learned to manage stress through interaction with animals. Moreover, the self-esteem of the children, who felt needed by the animals, was strengthened. We introduced various strategies to calm and relax our students with special needs, allowing them to interact with the animals. These skills were developed through hands-on experience and "doing."
The aim of our project was to raise awareness among students about the importance of recycling waste materials, sustainability and environmental protection. We aimed at using the ever-increasing amount of waste and prevent it from being thrown into the garbage by both recycling and utilizing it, thus reducing the impact on the environment. We wanted to share the recycling efforts carried out in different countries through a transnational partnership. In the meantime, we wanted to show the benefits of recycling to the whole society. We also tried to create a new learning space in the world of students with special education needs and help them understand the importance of recycling. The needs of all participants to improve their foreign language skills, to get to know different cultures and to act together for a common purpose were met.