1: Recycling with Reverse Vending Machines The first activity involved using reverse vending machines to recycle bottles and tin cans. We visited several locations where participants individually brought their used containers and deposited them into the machines. This activity aimed to showcase the simplicity and accessibility of recycling—just placing recyclable bottles and cans into the…
In my follow-up activity, I aimed to share the valuable experiences from the youth exchange and promote the Erasmus+ program’s opportunities for youth engagement and learning. This follow-up activity took place in a cozy home atmosphere, including university friends inspired by #EYbyCET activities. The session began with an introductory oral presentation on Erasmus+, giving an…
We organized a presentation for our 30 classmates in the high school “Iulia Zamfirescu”, sharing our experiences from the Erasmus project in Krushevo, Macedonia. During the session, we highlighted the activities we participated in and the key ecological topics we explored. In our presentation, we discussed the environmental challenges we learned about during the project,…
After returning back to Athens, Greece from the Erasmus+ Project Eco(logical) Youth in Krushevo, North Macedonia, I realized what a great experience it was and that I gained so much knowledge. From learning about the environment and the protection of it, recycling, upcycling to meeting new amazing people, I realized that I need to share…
Following the enriching experiences I gained during the youth exchange program in Kruševo, North Macedonia, I organized several follow-up activities with my family members. These activities not only allowed us to connect more deeply with nature but also emphasized the importance of sustainable practices and creativity in our daily lives. With my grandmother, I focused…
The Bulgarian group organized a follow-up activity at their school in Ruse to share their Erasmus+ experience and raise awareness about environmental sustainability. The main goal of the event was to inform their classmates about the benefits of Erasmus projects and promote eco-friendly habits. The group shared how much the Erasmus+ exchange in Krushevo had…
Reflecting on our enriching Erasmus Plus experience in Kruševo, North Macedonia, our team from Thessaloniki, Greece, felt inspired to share our newfound knowledge and enthusiasm with our community. We organized one distinct event in November 2024: an eco-biodiversity presentation and workshop. The event took place in an house of one of the members in Thessaloniki,…
As in their family it is already like a tradition, they wanted to do it again – to recycle and to throw bottles to the special bottle machine in supermarkets. Firstly they (Boris, his mother Jadranka and his father Petar) talked about topic of the project in Macedonia – recycling, pollution, biodiversity. After that, Boris…