By implementing the project "GREEN-Green Future through Responsibility, Development and Education", we addressed a fundamental problem both globally and locally: inadequate waste management and its destructive impact on the environment. We started from an assessment of the community in Ramnicu Valcea, which highlighted the fact that improving ecological attitudes and behaviors is a constant necessity. Although there have been previous initiatives, we have observed that their impact has not been sufficient, and unsustainable behaviors persist both in schools and in the community. We identified a desire among young people to contribute to real change, but they need specific education, guidance and support to acquire practical skills in waste management. The main objective of our project was to empower five young people from the main target group, over a period of 14 months, to become active citizens in community development, leaders and agents of change in the field of environmental protection. We aimed for these young people to not only be simple participants, but to become promoters of a change of attitude among their colleagues and the entire community, to be able to initiate and manage their own ecological projects in the future. Another objective was the involvement of young people in the decision-making process at the local level. We wanted young people to learn the mechanisms of local legislation and to be able to advocate for environmental causes. This was materialized through their direct participation in the development of a draft Local Council Decision (LCD) aimed at regulating the organization of sustainable events in the community, with a minimal impact on the environment by reducing the amount of waste and adopting responsible behaviors. Closely related to this approach, we aimed to create and disseminate a "Practical Guide for Organizing Sustainable Events", designed as a practical manual for local authorities, event organizers and NGOs, which offers recommendations for reducing resource consumption and efficiently managing waste generated during events. Specific objectives of the project: In terms of education, we set the goal of equipping 300 young people and students from the three partner high schools with practical skills in the field of sustainability. We wanted to develop their capacity to identify local environmental problems and to implement efficient waste management systems right in their schools, through selective collection and awareness campaigns. Through non-formal education workshops and upcycling activities, we aimed to transform the way these young people perceive resources and encourage them to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. Another key point was to raise awareness among decision-makers at the local level. We wanted to show the authorities that there is a real need to develop sustainable activities and that young people are viable and responsible partners in this process. By organizing a consultative meeting and officially presenting the HCL proposal, we aimed to institutionalize good ecological practices and create a positive precedent for local public policies. By achieving these objectives, the project contributed to strengthening young people's participation in democratic life, developing a culture of environmental responsibility and creating results with potential for long-term use at the local level. Also, by promoting non-formal education, we wanted to offer young people the chance to learn through direct experience, to develop their critical thinking, leadership skills and team spirit. By implementing this project, we wanted to create a model of good practice replicable in other communities. The impact sought was systemic: from the personal development of the five young people in the main target group, to the training of 300 students, 20 teachers and the indirect influence of over 600 members of their families, to the change of local policies through the Local Council. Our objectives covered four essential dimensions: the individual dimension (developing the skills of young people), the community dimension (improving waste management in schools), the institutional dimension (influencing local legislation through the HCL and the sustainability guide) and the European dimension (aligning with the standards of the European Green Deal and promoting active citizenship). We ensured that all activities were inclusive, so that the ecological transformation was a process to which all members of the community could contribute, regardless of their background. The project thus represented a long-term commitment for a cleaner future and a more responsible community.