Expired Medicines, Beware! Nature Is Calling for Change!

As part of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR 2026), our kindergarten is organising an experiential educational activity aimed at raising awareness among pupils, their families and the wider local community about the responsible use, prevention of waste and proper management of medicines.

As a first step, the school will take the initiative to inform and mobilise the school and local community, inviting parents, neighbourhood residents, local market professionals and shop owners, as well as neighbouring, co-located schools, to actively participate in the initiative and contribute to the collection of expired medicines.

Next, a local pharmacist will visit the school to educate the children, through games and hands-on activities, about the responsible use of medicines and the environmental impact of their improper disposal. At the same time, the pharmacist will collect the medicines gathered through the initiative to ensure their safe disposal in designated medicine collection bins.

Through this initiative, we aim to foster environmental awareness and responsible attitudes, while highlighting the importance of preventing waste, ensuring the proper management of medicines and promoting cooperation and active participation within the local community.