Dance of Recycling with Art

<< Background >>Before starting our project, we identified the needs of the target groups to increase their knowledge and skills regarding nature protection, climate change and to ensure their participation in meaningful actions in these areas. There was a gap in raising awareness among young people about sustainability in the fight against the environment and climate change/global warming. Many young people did not have a deep understanding of how they could make an impact on these issues. It was necessary to ensure that young people took a more active role, as they needed to take on important roles in shaping a sustainable future.Our project combined local actions with transnational efforts to ensure stronger community participation in the fight against environmental problems and climate change; and to encourage cooperation between schools, local organizations and international partners by creating a united front.We aimed to provide the following developments in our target groups.To support them in producing solutions for environmental pollution and recycling by combining recyclable waste with various branches of art,To develop 21st century skills,To increase their academic success, self-confidence, personal knowledge and skills.<< Objectives >>Participants;Gained a deep understanding of climate change, including its causes, effects and the urgency of action. They were able to engage with climate issues and realize their role in addressing them.Increased their knowledge and skills regarding recycling of waste that causes environmental pollution and ecological balance. Realized that waste can be recycled and re-used.Better understood and implemented sustainable solutions such as environmental campaigns, recycling programs and energy saving.Increased awareness of environmental awareness and the importance of recycling in society and among young people due to the multiplier effect of the activities.Increased leadership skills increased their self-confidence in taking the lead in social projects, especially climate projects. With this self-confidence, future leaders now understand the importance of inspiring others and advocating for climate action.The project created a global network of climate-conscious young people by creating stronger connections between schools, local organizations and international partners. This network promoted cross-cultural exchange and solidarity in combating climate change through joint activities and collaborative problem-solving.<< Implementation >>Trainings and Seminars: Climate and human, Climate change, Recycling, Energy, Water, Biodiversity, Environmental Pollution, Our Consumption Habits, etc.Artistic design activities with recyclable materials (STEM)Social awareness activities with social mediaGood practice meetings with NGOs and public institutionsNature trips, garbage collection activitiesCultural interaction activities specific to each countryTransnational Learning, Teaching and Training (LTT) activities in partner countriesHungary: Theme: Recycling and ArtParticipants were given basic information about creative thinking training from 21st century skills.Recyclable electrical and electronic materials were collected and design studies were carried out.Turkey: Theme: Recycling for the FutureParticipants were given basic information about creative thinking training from 21st century skills.Recyclable Plastic, Forest and Seafood waste materials were collected and design studies were carried out.Romania: Theme: Recycling Dance with ArtParticipants were given basic information about creative thinking training from 21st century skills.Recyclable Textile and Paper products materials were collected and design studies were carried out.<< Results >>Tangible outputs:Presentations on the causes and effects of climate changePresentations on statistics and trends from renewable energy sources and partner countriesArtworks made with recyclable materials in project activities (STEM activities).Surveys conducted with our target groupsProject LogoErasmus+ corners prepared by each school and exhibiting project workE-book including our project-related workWeb page where we publish project-related activities.Participants gained a new perspective on their lives by increasing their problem-solving, active learning, communication, cooperation and learning to learn skills. They learned methods and techniques related to environmental pollution, prevention of climate change and waste utilization through brainstorming. Their self-confidence and social skills increased by developing their creativity.Teachers had the opportunity to learn how their colleagues integrated their perspectives on the subject, environmental problems and solution suggestions into the teaching of lessons.Schools had the opportunity to observe and learn the functioning of different institutions, and their determination and effort to work towards further establishing the institutional culture increased.