The PLASTICWISE training course is for youth workers. It helps them improve the quality and impact of their work. They will learn practical skills to take on plastic pollution and sustainability issues using non-formal education. Data from all national sources and European reports confirm that plastic waste continues to be a persistent environmental challenge in all partner countries: - Cyprus, Italy, and France are among the Mediterranean countries dealing with coastal and marine plastic pollution; - Even nations like Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands, which have established waste management, still show a high usage of plastics, especially single-use items; - Serbia, Romania, and Slovakia, along with other countries in Central and Eastern Europe, still need better waste management systems. There are also gaps in environmental education and ways for young people to participate in sustainability efforts. Young people today are more aware of environmental problems. Yet, a common issue in youth work is that they don't always have real ways to get involved, think deeply about solutions, or work with others to fix these problems. Youth workers need to lead these efforts, but often they don't have enough structured training, practical methods, or informal education tools that focus on plastic pollution, changing behaviors, and local environmental work. The training program aims to help youth workers better plan, lead, and review non-formal learning activities. These activities are designed to give young people the tools to grasp plastic pollution, think about their own buying habits, and work toward real sustainable solutions in their communities. The training course has several specific objectives we aim to achieve: Participants will improve their foundational knowledge of financial reporting and gain a working understanding of current regulatory requirements impacting our industry. We will also focus on fostering an ability to independently analyze market trends and their potential impact on our operations. Another key goal is to develop practical skills in risk assessment and mitigation strategies. This course also seeks to ensure that participants can contribute meaningfully to strategic planning discussions. Ultimately, we want everyone to leave with enhanced critical thinking capabilities applicable to their daily roles. We are committed to achieving these goals. We aim to improve youth workers' understanding of plastic pollution. This involves making a clear link between national situations in partner countries and the environmental challenges seen across Europe and globally. This approach ensures a clearer grasp of the issues. We aim to build practical skills in non-formal, hands-on, and group-based learning for youth work that addresses environmental and climate issues. Youth workers need to be able to design activities that include everyone, keep young people interested, and put them at the center. These activities should also teach about responsible consumption, encourage critical thinking, and help develop active citizens. We aim to support the exchange of good practices among youth organizations, recognizing their operation in varied social, economic, and environmental settings. Recognizing this, we plan to create spaces for sharing. Help put European Youth Goals into practice, especially by focusing on these areas: - Youth Goal #10 aims for a Sustainable Green Europe. We want to achieve this by helping youth workers encourage young people to act in environmentally friendly ways and get involved in local clean-up projects. Community sustainability initiatives should offer space and participation for all young people; - Youth Goal #9. By strengthening their involvement, we can help build a better future; - Youth Goal #4 focuses on fostering informed discussion and reflection on environmental issues. This means giving youth workers the tools they need to lead these conversations and help young people explore these matters thoroughly. Through this approach, we aim for a better understanding and participation. The training course supports Erasmus+ priorities for 2026. It focuses on environmental sustainability and handling climate change, especially by looking at plastic pollution. We are also working to make things more inclusive, encourage diversity, and help young people get more involved in civic engagement and democratic life. The work also supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 4, 12, 13, 14, and 17. We believe in generating long-term impact by empowering youth workers as multipliers who strengthen the role of youth work in sustainable development and youth participation across Europe. This is a core part of our mission.