Eco Circle

The project presents circular economy as an environmentally friendly future solution from various aspects. The final result of the project – Eco Circle Handbook – offers information regarding circular economy from various perspectives and introduces the reader with circular economy, explains what it is and how it is implemented in real life in various countries.The context of the project is a long-term environmental change achieved through sustainable actions by implementing innovative youth work practices focused on creativity, innovation and modernization.Through the exchange of good practices in the field of circular economy, the aim of the project was to empower youth workers by explaining what the circular economy is and why it is necessary. By empowering youth workers with skills and knowledge in the field of circular economy, the project helped to inform youth about circular economy and recycling, to improve youth skills and competences in green thinking and to raise social responsibility.Eco Circle objectives were to enhance knowledge in youth work in the field of circular economy – to provide materials, good practices; to promote active participation of young people with fewer opportunities in society; to strengthen cooperation and networking between organizations.The profile of participants was practitioners – staff active in education and training, youth workers, experts, specialists, professionals, young people with fewer opportunities. Youth workers and young people with fewer opportunities were involved in blended learning activities.The main result of the project was the development of the Eco Circle Handbook in English, Latvian, Bulgarian, Italian, and Romanian languages. In addition, Eco Circle Facebook page was created to share up to date information about environmental topics and innovations.The potential long-term benefits – positive impact at the local and national level was and will be noticed by creating an environmentally friendly society. The added value is critical thinking, decreasing the consumption of plastic, raised awareness of environmental protection in Europe. We expect that green daily practice and creation of strong network will be possible in environmental protection by actively involving youth.