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We can’t propose non formal learning tools and methods for the circular economy without addressing sustainability, zero waste, empathy, the space and the group process. The group

Following non formal learning principles, it is important to invest time and quality on the creation of the group. A good learning atmosphere is relaxed and non-judgmental and puts the participants at ease. It is important to create the right conditions so that everyone feels a protagonist, ready to make their own contribution. The aim

A competence is only acquired when put into practice. Build learning experiences that allow participants to gain practical experience, experiment and re-read their own experience.

Find ways to put their competences into practice and to contextualise their learning with their daily life. The flexibility

If the participant is the centre of the educational / training intervention, it is necessary to know how to keep in mind their needs, expectations and time. It is important to reshape the activities without losing the previously set objectives. The workshop

Group work happens better when we have enough space for it. Having an open space in a room or outdoors, where the complete group of participants can sit in a circle - seeing each other as well as the trainers, and there is no disturbance from noises and light, will help the methods implementation. Many activities include group work and interaction with the neighbourhood, having supportive spaces nearby for participants to go to will support their process. The materials

Avoid waste from design. Have whiteboards instead of flipchart paper, recycle cardboard for making notes and big posters, be creative not to use post-its if you don’t need to paste what you write in different venues. Use a beamer to share information, and previously share it with the group through a common chat group or online folder. Get into the culture of groups taking pictures of achieved outcomes and sharing them digitally. The amount of paper and waste at the end of the session will drop as you contribute to sustainability with your practice. The way of traveling to the venue, most sustainable, as well as the food during the training meals and breaks need also to be rethought. Cooking together, having days without meat and promoting local healthy food are ways to bring sustainability to the complete process. The facilitator

You will be the person supporting youth in their learning process, being one single activity or a series of them part of a personal development path. Put your competences into practice designing activities connected to the needs and interests of your participants, providing space to experiment and processes to debrief and reflect. Be ready to listen to learning different to the one you were planning and to complement it with theories and inspiring examples.