ReuseIT Workshop: The Story of Plastic Bottle

The topic of the workshop Rana organized was recycling plastic bottles, aiming to create awareness about the importance of conserving resources and promoting reuse. Our volunteer researched the recycling of materials and tailored it to a hands-on workshop. Firstly, she compiled a list of materials to be used in the workshop and prepared the classroom accordingly. Rana provided my team members with a presentation on recycling and the recycling of plastic materials, emphasizing the need for awareness.

Following the presentation, Rana encouraged the crew to brainstorm and conduct research for the workshop. Using the materials at hand, they envisioned shapes on plastic bottles, drawing and painting them. Subsequently, they transformed these bottles into plant pots by adding soil and seeds.

Additionally, they repurposed glass jars into items such as candle holders, pen holders, and gift items. Through this workshop, where they utilized fine motor skills and creativity, team members gained knowledge about the transformation of plastic bottles.

Furthermore, we constructed birdhouses using materials other than plastic bottles and hung them on our office balcony. The material transformation workshop concluded joyfully. Our volunteer Rana, extended my gratitude to all participants and thanked Icdet for their contributions.

KA2 Green All together third international meeting

The project Green All Together ♻️, co-financed by the Turkish National Agency under the #Erasmus+ program, held the third international meeting.

The event was hosted by the Center for the Development of Rural Areas Association - DJIE.

The meeting was held at the Association Center for Rural Development - SEE Struga with coordinators from partner organizations: Kasarna HUB International Center for Development of Education and Training, Inertia Digital and of course the hosts ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY

The purpose of the meeting was to review events to date, review what has been achieved and determine the next steps.

At the moment, we are halfway through the project, so the emphasis is also on the evaluation of what has been achieved and the results that the project activities provide.

The theme of this project is to raise awareness of changing habits and take concrete steps to combat pollution such as plastic, global warming

KA2 Green All Together first learning teaching activity

The first learning teaching activity "Biofuel Production From Waste (Compost)" took place in Istanbul in March 2023, and so did the second LTA "Microalgae as Alternative Food" earlier this May.

During the first LTA, the participants were introduced to renewable energy and the importance of biofuels. They learned how to help a struggling economy by providing jobs and how to help in reducing greenhouse gases.

The second LTA taught participants about alternative foods and their importance for a green environment. They explored ways how to combat poverty by utilizing unexplored food potentials, and also how to contribute to reducing greenhouse gases.

We have more to do and more youngsters to educate. Stay tuned for future developments of this forward-thinking and innovative project.

The project "Green All Together" - "GreAT" (2021-2-TR01-KA220-YOU-000051201) is an Erasmus+ project led by Istanbul University and co-funded by the Turkish National Agency within the Erasmus+ Programme.

The partnership consists of 6 partners: Istanbul University, Nishantashi University, ICDET, CRD - SEE, ADEFIS JI, and Inercia Digital, from 4 countries: Turkiye, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Spain.

The project idea stems from Environmental problems and Climate change and aims at raising environmental awareness through the creation and use of Eco-friendly products. What we work towards is the adoption of Green behaviours and assuming Responsibility for the climate crisis by young people and people in general.