Material Suficiency and Recycling

Day 1: Reduction Day (Reduce) – “Say No to Single-Use”

• Core Action: Awareness campaign and distribution of a digital guide titled “10+1 Good Habits for Less Waste”.
• Activities:
  • Participants pledge to spend a week without single-use plastic cups and bottles, replacing them with reusable alternatives.
  • A workshop focused on reducing packaging waste and making smart choices when buying items in bulk.

Day 2: Reuse Day (Reuse) – “Give a Second Chance”

• Core Action: Setting up a temporary “Repair Café” (Fix-it Workshop).
• Activities:
  • Participants bring small electrical appliances, clothes, or toys with minor damages and learn how to fix them with the help of volunteer technicians.
  • Upcycling seminar teaching how to transform old fabrics or household objects into useful new items.

Day 3: Exchange Day – “Your Old is My Gold”

• Core Action: Hosting a cashless Swap Shop (Barter Market).
• Activities:
  • Collection and exchange of books, clothes in good condition, toys, and home decor. Any remaining items are donated to local social welfare structures or charities.

Day 4: Recycling Day (Recycle) – “Correct Source Separation”

• Core Action: A recycling marathon focused on specialized waste streams.
• Activities:
  • Placement of dedicated bins for the collection of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which represents the fastest-growing waste stream in the EU.
  • An interactive “Recycling Quiz” game teaching what materials actually belong in the recycling bins and which do not.

Day 5: Food Waste Reduction Day – “Zero Waste Kitchen”

• Core Action: An open presentation/workshop on minimizing organic waste.
• Activities:
  • Tips for smart grocery planning to avoid food spoilage and cooking demonstrations focusing on creative leftover recipes.