The “The Refashined Youth” project was born out of the need to address the environmental impact of the fashion industry and, in particular, to change the unsustainable purchasing habits of young people. With the increase in global textile production, current consumption habits are placing intense pressure on the environment. Clothing and footwear consumption is expected to rise by 63% by 2030, posing significant threats to our planet’s resources and exacerbating climate change. In the European Union (EU), environmental problems have reached noticeable levels in daily life. Textile consumption habits are among the sectors that most contribute to environmental degradation, negatively affecting climate change, water use, and land use. On average, textile consumption in the EU represents the fourth-highest environmental burden. In contrast, approximately 5.8 million tonnes of textile products are discarded as waste each year in the EU alone. This equates to 11.3 kilograms of waste per person annually. Globally, every second, a truckload of waste textiles is sent to landfill sites(European Commission Sustainable and Circular Textiles 2030 Vision Document). Through this project, our aim is to help young individuals, who have the power to drive change, reshape their purchasing behaviors by raising awareness and to promote the reuse of textile products through upcycling techniques. The objectives of the project are: To reduce the impact of the fast fashion industry on global warming: This will be achieved by raising awareness among young people about reducing waste and using more sustainable products To enable young people to learn about sustainable fashion and make sustainable fashion choices: Young people will be informed about sustainable fashion, gaining practical experience in sustainable fashion design, production, and marketing To raise young people’s awareness of environmentally conscious consumption and sustainable fashion: This will involve informing young people about the environmental and social benefits of sustainable fashion, discussing its importance with them, and encouraging them to support sustainable fashion projects To equip young people with different skills:The European Year of Skills 2023 showed the importance of supporting young people’s skills. In this context, various workshops to be carried out within the project will emphasize the “Make-Match-Repair-Design-Wear” approach, helping young people gain diverse skills To raise awareness among young people about harmful and environmentally unfriendly textile products: Presentations will be made to encourage the use of safe and eco-friendly materials. In this way, the project will align with the EU’s directive for safer and healthier products To raise awareness about greenwashing: Young people will learn to question how environmentally friendly the products they use really are and whether these products truly serve their intended purpose To raise awareness among young people about eco-labeling To improve the environmental and sustainability competences of youth and the capacity of youth organizations To inform young people and youth leaders about European Union Erasmus+ opportunities and the Youthpass Certificates From the perspective of youth work practice: The project's objective is to accomplish these objectives through non-formal education methods, including interactive workshops, peer learning, intercultural dialogue, digital reflection tools (Padlet, Kahoot, Mentimeter), and creative activities such as DIY upcycling, from the perspective of youth work practice. Young people, including those with fewer opportunities, will be able to experiment, express themselves, and actively participate in a secure, inclusive, and participatory environment through youth work. The project will encourage experiential learning by providing young individuals with the opportunity to "learn by doing," whether repairing clothes, building eco-friendly solutions, or leading cultural nights. Additionally, youth leaders and the facilitator will assist participants in connecting these experiences to Youthpass competencies, thereby ensuring that their learning is acknowledged, applicable, and beneficial for their personal, educational, and professional growth. In this manner, youth work practice will serve as the link between the abstract global challenges and the everyday realities of young people, thereby enabling them to serve as multipliers of sustainable change in their communities.