Low-plastic diet to address waste and waistline to deal with climate change and obesity

The application for the WASTELINES project was motivated by the need to address two important issues: Childhood obesity and climate change. These two challenges are linked in a way that affects bo...

The objectives of the WASTELINES project are: 1. To develop an educational programme that combines health and climate education in order to raise pupils' awareness of the link between lifestyle and its impact on health and the environment. 2. To improve the digital and pedagogical skills of primary school teachers through a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme. The programme empowers teachers to become creators of educational content and competent users of digital tools and educational platforms. 3. To address plastic consumption and raise awareness of the health consequences of obesity and the environmental impact of food choices 4. To enhance pupils’ problem-solving and critical thinking abilities through dynamic educational techniques, including interactive web explorations and digital escape rooms. These innovative methods are tailored to equip students with the skills necessary to tackle diverse challenges both now and in the future. 5. To create of a group of European educators dedicated to sharing best practices and resources for innovation in education.