GREENOVATE

The aim

To empower youth with entrepreneurial and green skills, enabling them to develop sustainable business models by repurposing waste, promoting a circular economy, and creating employment opportunities in green industries.

Objectives

1. 1Equip youth with green skills — 60 young people in hands-on workshops developing sustainable ventures in waste management and upcycling.
2. 2Research & toolkit creation — local studies on waste materials and a practical handbook for waste-based entrepreneurship.
3. 3International training in the Netherlands — four intensive days for youth workers on sustainable business development.
4. 4Local awareness & pilot projects — mentoring 20 young people per country to build upcycled prototypes such as biodegradable packaging or recycled furniture.
5. 5Final conference & dissemination — a showcase event in Lithuania presenting the waste-to-wealth initiatives.

About the project

Results & outputs

Everything we produce is an open educational resource — free to download, use and share.

• Green Business Toolkit (OER)

  Open educational resource on building a business from waste materials.

• 30+ upcycled product prototypes

  Developed by young participants in the three partner countries.

Expected outcomes

• A Green Business Toolkit (OER), training modules and at least 30 upcycled product prototypes.
• Young people gain entrepreneurial skills and business knowledge relevant to green industries.
• 70% of participants adopt eco-conscious behaviours and advocate for waste reduction.
• Stronger networks between youth organisations and eco-entrepreneurs across Europe.