Our project called "Don't Consume, Convert"

Project Number: 2022-1-CZ01-KA152-YOU-000052082

Project Name: Don't Consume, Convert!

Venue: Český Těšín, CZECHIA

Dates: Between 10-19 January 2023

The partner countries of the project are Hungary, Latvia, Turkey, Poland, Romania and Czechia. With the involvement of 60 participants, the project aims to prevent environmental pollution and contribute to reducing the need for raw materials by ensuring that consumed materials can be included in the recycling system.

Increasing environmental pollution and raw material consumption worldwide finds a new solution with the "Don't Consume, Convert" project, where environmentally conscious individuals and organizations are addressed with innovation and cooperation. This project, which takes a step against the increasing environmental problems, aims to integrate the consumed materials into the recycling system. The project promotes a sustainable future by reducing environmental damage. Explaining the aim of the project, the project host (Healthy Life Sport Center) said: "We need to review our consumption habits. Recycling the materials we consume will help us to protect nature and conserve resources by reducing the consumption of raw materials." The project promotes recycling by improving waste management processes and aims to reduce environmental pollution by reusing waste. It also aims to raise public awareness to promote conscious consumption habits and recycling. The "Don't Consume, Convert" project sets an example with the vision of leaving a clean environment for future generations. The project encourages both individuals and businesses to contribute to this movement. The project started in Český Těšín and continues to grow rapidly. It calls on all local and national environmental protection organizations and businesses to contribute to building a sustainable future by participating in the "Don't Consume, Convert" project.

Activities carried out within the scope of the project:

Project Information and Environmental Research: Information was given about the project topic.

Erasmus Plus Activity: Information about the Erasmus+ program was provided.

Youthpass Activity:Information was given about Youthpass core competencies and participants were informed about filling Youthpass certificates.

Information Activity Thinking about the Future, Recycling 1, 2, 3, 4 (Glass, Paper, Plastic, Organic, Electronic Wastes, Batteries and Accumulators): Recycling information activity was organized.

From Thrash to Picasso, Don't Underestimate the Shell, Don't Worry About the Waste, Recycle with Art, All Around is Full of Thrash, Is The World a Trash Bin? Recycling Art in a Consuming World: The works of important painters were interpreted by the participants.

Don't Toss the Paper into the Bin, Don't Murder Trees: Used paper was recycled by the participants.

Culture Night: Partner countries took turns to introduce their cultures.

Don't Waste Short Movie Screening: A movie reinforcing the project topic was watched.

Group Discussion: A discussion was held among the participants.

Preparing Information Brochures: The dissemination of the Erasmus+ project was carried out.

Factory Visit: Recycling factory was visited.

Dissemination Event: Interpreted works were exhibited.

Youthpass Activity: Participants filled Youthpass certificates.

Český Těšín Tour: A city tour was organized.

End of Project Evaluation: End of Project Evaluation was made.

Objectives achieved with the activities carried out;

-Participants gained awareness on environmental pollution and environmental sustainability.

-Participants learned about the contribution of recycling to the environment.

-Participants were supported to develop green skills.

-Raised awareness on natural resources through dissemination activities.

-Gender equality and equal opportunities were ensured.

-Provided information about the Erasmus+ Program and ensured its dissemination.

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