More about the project “Go Zero, Danube!” is a youth exchange programme focusing on Zero Waste and green entrepreneurship that was implemented between 2018 and 2021. In each of the four meetings, 15 - 20 youth from the Danube region discussed current problems in waste reduction, and tried to tackle the challenge. They got to know green start-ups and young entrepreneurs in the field of environmental protection and sustainable consumption. The meetings included experiential educational elements, Zero Waste self-sufficiency, workshops, an open event and social media activities. Together with the participants, a website and a toolkit with the results will be developed and published.
Promoting European citizenship The topic of environment and waste prevention affects everyone, and is an opportunity to break down intercultural barriers and to meet with young adults from different European countries at eye level. It is about exploring new ways of sustainable coexistence, regardless of origin and language. The groups were accompanied by experienced team leaders who were already been experienced in the field. The participants keep in touch in established networks, and are encouraged to participate in educational work as multipliers beyond the project.
Why green entrepreneurship matters During the exchanges, we focused on the importance of green businesses, and how each one of us could make a difference with a Zero Waste start-up.
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