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Grüner Pass: Jugend für eine abfallfreie Zukunft

2023-3-DE04-KA152-YOU-0001757412023Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: DE|DK|RS|BG|MK|EL · Grant: €38,700
Digital skills and competencesEntrepreneurial learning - entrepreneurship education

Objectives

This project aimed to teach young people to act in an environmentally conscious way and protect their future by implementing the principles of zero waste: Rejection of single-use plastic and disposable items; Reuse products and materials whenever possible; recycle materials that could not be reused; compost organic waste to enrich the soil; Reduction of waste through lower consumption and conscious purchasing decisions; As a result of the project, the participants produced a green guide for zero-waste projects, which contained innovative and digital tools for implementing zero-waste projects and was available for download on the project website. Key project objectives were: to increase awareness of waste and harm to the environment; to introduce circular economy and transforming waste; to foster discussion among youth for European waste free future; to promote Reduce-Reuse-Recycle to find simple behaviours that lead to environmentally conscious choices, to encourage and promote zero waste practices; to promote the Erasmus+ and opportunities it offers; to facilitate intercultural learning using non formal education methodology. This project promoted environmentally friendly practices among its participants and partner organizations.

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