Date/time
Date(s) - 15/12/2022 - 29/06/2025
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Track-Map-Clean project aims at raising awareness regarding the environmental issues produced by inadequate waste disposal. During this project we developed educational and digital tools for youth workers, NGOs and youth, in order to foster eco-friendly practices and encourage innovative solutions to overcome environmental problems.
Objectives of the project are:
. Create educational tools to support youth workers in their trainings targeting the development of green skills of young people;
. Raise awareness of the environmental issues caused by waste, among young people;
. Create digital solutions to environmental problems in the youth work field;
. Foster youth civic participation in the development of innovative solutions to overcome environmental problems.
RESULTS OF OUR PROJECT !
1. GUIDES -focused on digitalization for environmental protection aimed at supporting youth workers, trainers, NGOs in their work with youth to provide them good practices regarding the usage of digital tools for environmental protection and a training plan meant to target the development of green skills. You can find them here: https://track-map-clean.eu/results/
2. APP – called Track-Map-Clean which has the purpose for the users to identify places where waste is disposed inadequate, pin it on the map with the purpose that other users that have capacity (individuals, NGOs, public bodies) to come and clean the area. You can Download the Track-Map-Clean app on your Android or iOS device.
3. PODCASTS
Listen to the podcast series of the project. Especially for those of you who are busy, we have brought the opportunity to learn via listening. Alongside the information guidebook, Track-Map-Clean team restlessly continues to raise awareness of improper waste disposal, addressing today’s most important environmental issues. The podcast is available in Slovak, Italian, Romanian, Portuguese, Spanish and English.
4. LOCAL EVENTS
We had 336 participants of our local events in 5 countries. In Slovakia, we organized diverse local events in Slovakia, several clean-up events and ecological workshopc, but also but also workshop on creation of Christmas decorations from waste material. The students made candle holders from old bottles and cans, made cardboard gingerbread houses and stars from aluminium candle jars. The workshop was complemented by a presentation on how we can make worthy decorations or tasteful gifts out of waste.
5. MULTIPLIER EVENTS
188 participants in our multiplier events in 5 countries! During multiplier events, we shared information about the project and its outcomes with the public. We promoted the sustainability and utilization of the results by engaging other associations, youth workers and representatives of sport associations who are interested in integrating these outcomes into their activities.
6. Training in Portugal
In May 2024, 15 youth workers from five countries gathered in Portugal to participate in the Learning, Teaching, and Training Activity (LTTA). This event was a significant opportunity for them to explore new tools and strategies for addressing environmental challenges. During the LTTA, participants engaged with activities from a newly developed learning tool designed to solve environmental problems. Through these activities, they gained insights into environmentally friendly practices and were encouraged to innovate solutions for overcoming environmental issues. This training served as a preparatory phase for their upcoming local events, where each youth worker will organize an event to share their newfound knowledge and experiences.
Additionally, participants had the opportunity to test the APP Track Map Clean, providing valuable feedback for its improvement. This hands-on experience allowed them to engage with technology aimed at promoting environmental awareness and action. We look forward to seeing the impact of their efforts as they bring these insights back to their communities and inspire positive environmental change!
7. Partners meeting in Vigo, Spain
In 2023, we met with all project partners in the Spanish city of Vigo. We reviewed all phases of the project, evaluated the current state of the publication and planned the next steps. After a productive meeting, we helped to lighten the nature and went trash picking in a nearby area, by the sea.
WEBSITE OF THE PROJECT: https://track-map-clean.eu/
