REsuse Sustain ProtECT

<< Background >>The reason for requesting this project was to work with students in the context of the UN SDGs, specifically SDG 12 ‘responsible production and consumption’, focusing on three main areas: energy, water and cosmetics. The project focused on civic education with a global perspective within the international social, political, economic and environmental context of the 2030 Agenda. For this reason, this project was aligned with the curricula, as well as developing science topics linked to subjects that are present in the partner schools. The partners in this project had already worked together before and we thought it would be good for all of us to continue collaborating in this line of work. This partnership was formed as a combination of two successful projects. We had been in contact with the Italian partner since the previous Erasmus project called ‘Water Footprint and Literacy’ 2021-1-ES01-KA220-SCH000034477. Turkey had already launched an eTwinning project, related to the project (ID 123890) and the project approach was made from a stakeholder perspective to raise awareness in the whole community of the importance of consuming less aggressively. << Objectives >>To promote changes in consumption in our communities, promoting the circular economy to take care of our planet (7R model). These actions are based on SDG 12. We wanted our students to understand the advantages of this new economy in the context of green jobs. Our students need green industry initiatives, and their motivation should be more than just getting a good job, stakeholder perspective. Education for Sustainable Development’ (ESD) promotes the development of the knowledge, skills, understanding, values and actions needed to create a sustainable world, within environmental, social, cultural and economic systems and their interdependence. Therefore, we believe that this project would fit easily into the curricula and professions of the near future. With eTwinning, students also improved their linguistic and digital competence. Moreover, by working together, discussing and exchanging ideas virtually and in presence on SDG 12, students were able to develop their critical thinking and awareness, as well as their global citizenship competences, such as the ability to work and cooperate in teams in a multicultural environment. << Implementation >>TEACHER TRAINING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.Prof. Pranovi, from the University of Cà Foscari in Venice, gave a lecture on sustainability and the Venice Lagoon. The Europeana platform, learning scenarios on the TeachwithEuropeana platform, Etwinning and e-safety standards were presented: ENERGY THEME ‘Energy saved is energy generated’. Two visits were made with the collaboration of the Municipality: Integrated Solid Waste Plant, Solar Energy Plant, Study trip to the Technical University of Anadolu, Visit to the ‘House of Renewable Energy, Meeting with Hidroana and Solar Car teams. WATER THEME ‘Preserving Water, Preserving Life’ They visited an ecological farm on the island of Sant'Erasmo and we visited the University Cà Foscari, where Professor Roberto Pastres explained that BeBlue is a greener, low carbon transition to a net zero carbon economy.FASHION THEME ‘The Green Revolution will look fabulous’ We were shown how the invasive Asian seaweed is being used to make products from waste, such as cosmetics. << Results >>The results of the project were very positive, according to the satisfaction surveys of each activity. Also, our work has been selected to participate in various competitions: Diverciencia, Jóvenes Investigadores Ciudad de Algeciras, and Aula Universitaria de Mayores (Cádiz). The concrete results of the project are;A learning scenario on the theme of water, energy and fashion. These are available on the platform https://teachwitheuropeana.eun.org/ for teachers interested in sustainability. We also produced eco-friendly products. In Italy, students made biodegradable detergents using substances that do not harm the aquatic ecosystem. During the third activity, a workshop was held in collaboration with the association ‘Algas delstrait’ and the participating pupils learned how to make different cosmetic products from the invasive seaweed from Japan, ‘Rugulopteryx Okamurae’. In addition, the participants also made soaps with natural ingredients under the guidance of biology teacher María del Carmen Corchero.