The project set out to equip young people with practical tools, methods, and knowledge that they could implement in their daily lives to support the shift toward a circular economy. Through a combination of educational animated videos and a practical toolkit, and exchange of good practices, the project aimed to raise awareness, encourage behavior change, and foster responsible, eco-friendly habits. We wanted to address the needs of young people—particularly those already engaged in green topics—by offering them opportunities to learn, take initiative, and lead by example in their communities. The objectives also included encouraging non-formal educational initiatives, supporting youth workers in sustainability education, and developing open educational resources that could be widely shared and reused. In alignment with the EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027, the project sought to strengthen youth participation, digital literacy, creative learning, and intercultural dialogue. By bringing together young people, youth workers, volunteers, and civil society actors from three countries, the project fostered collaboration, knowledge exchange, and long-term impact through shared values and a common vision for sustainability.
We applied for the project “Green Opportunity – Re-design the Future” to address the need for youth-friendly tools that help young people from Bulgaria, Croatia, and Greece adopt more sustainable lifestyles aligned with the principles of the circular economy. The project responded to the lack of accessible, practical ways for youth to engage with environmental issues and rethink unsustainable production and consumption models. It aimed to tackle the negative impacts of the “take-make-dispose” linear economy by empowering young people to take action through daily habits and community initiatives. Our goal was to involve youth in activities that build green skills, promote behavioral change, and support sustainable development. The project provided engaging educational content through animated videos and a practical toolkit, offering concrete tools, techniques, and examples of circular practices. These resources were shared via social media and online campaigns from partnering organisations from Bulgaria, Croatia, and Greece to reach a wider audience and inspire responsible consumption.