Recycled Workshops was an Erasmus+ KA210-YOU project. The project addressed a simple but widespread issue in youth work: many workshops and mobility activities still generated unnecessary waste, even as sustainability became a shared European priority. Its main goal was to make youth work more environmentally responsible by embedding the 5R principles (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle) into everyday practice.

Throughout its implementation, the partnership designed and tested three core outputs: a 48-hour Training Programme, a Toolkit featuring 15 practical tools for youth workers, and an Online Platform that brings all materials together in one accessible digital space. All resources were co-created and piloted with youth workers and young people, ensuring that they are practical, adaptable, and ready to use in real-life youth work settings.

The strength of Recycled Workshops lies in its combination of tested educational content and open accessibility. By the end of the project, it had directly involved more than 185 youth workers and reached over 3,500 visitors through its online platform. Its impact continues today through this platform, which remains freely available to all organizations that aim to make their youth activities more sustainable and aligned with Europe’s green transition goals.