Take the Challenge and Start the 3Rs – Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

  • Project number:
    2020-1-PL01-KA204-081952
  • Program: Erasmus+
  • Period: 2020-2022
  • Coordinator: Poland
Take the Challenge and Start the 3Rs - Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
The Take the Challenge and Start the 3Rs Erasmus+ project aimed to make sustainable living practical and achievable in everyday life. Based on the 3R principles—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle—the project provides adults with the knowledge and tools needed to use resources more responsibly and reduce their environmental footprint.

The project was implemented between 1 December 2020 and 30 November 2022 under Polish coordination within an international partnership. The consortium brought together organisations from Poland, Lithuania, Spain, Czechia, and Hungary, including Trebag Ltd., working together to integrate European good practices into a coherent and easily applicable learning system.

At the heart of the project was the development of a comprehensive, modular training package. The main outputs included:
  • a comprehensive needs analysis and training framework,
  • a detailed training handbook guiding learners step by step through the fundamentals of a zero-waste lifestyle,
  • thematic learning modules covering key areas of everyday life, including conscious shopping and food consumption, environmentally friendly household and personal care practices, and reducing energy and water consumption,
  • educational videos and expert podcasts providing diverse learning formats and supporting the practical application of the acquired knowledge.
Throughout the project, particular emphasis was placed on testing and refining the learning materials, as well as on extensive dissemination activities to ensure that the results reached a wide range of target groups. Beyond providing information, the project also sought to encourage a change in mindset by inspiring participants to rethink their consumption habits and take an active role in creating a more sustainable future.

All project outputs have been made openly accessible and continue to support the wider adoption of environmentally responsible thinking and sustainable lifestyles across Europe.