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…
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…
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…
The beautiful humans and amazing participants of #EYbyCET who have made this Erasmus+ Youth exchange in Krushevo, N. Macedonia a BIG success and an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
We began the afternoon of our 5th day of our Youth exchange “Eco(logical) Youth” with a brief communication activity led by one of our participants, Aleksandra. The idea was that no matter what language we speak, we can understand each other’s needs. The activity was centered around 2 people, 1 receptionist and 1 guest, both…
Day 5 of #EYbyCET started with a balancing energizer proposed by the Energizing Team of the day. Our participants had the task to balance their chairs in a circle and switch around them without letting a single one fall on the ground. After our brains and bodies were activated we talked about the daily agenda…
In the afternoon session of Day 4 of #EYbyCET, we focused on creating online campaigns on the project topics. Participants were divided into 7 teams and given different topics to create video content that will raise awareness about different environmental issues as well as promote Erasmus+ programme. The teams first had a task to research…