This eTwinning project focuses on the principles of the Three Rs—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle — aimed at promoting sustainable practices among students. Related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 13 (Climate Action), the project engages students from various countries in exploring the significance of waste management and its impact on the environment.

Participants will research local recycling practices, develop initiatives to reduce waste in their communities, and create innovative projects that encourage reusing materials. 

Through collaborative digital platforms, students will share their findings and success stories, inspiring others to adopt sustainable habits. The project culminates in community engagement activities, fostering a collective commitment to environmental management and demonstrating that small actions can lead to significant positive change.

1. Linguistic Communication Competence (CCL)

   • Express ideas and develop argumenation and discussion skills about sustainability in English through written and oral communication.

   • Engage in discussions and collaborative projects in an international context.

   • Understanding the eco-system of language communication.

2. Plurilingual Competence (CP)

   • Use English and French as tools for learning and communication in a multicultural environment.

   • Value and respect linguistic and cultural diversity related to sustainability and environmental practices.

3. Digital Competence (CD)

   • Use digital tools to research, collaborate, and present results of the project.

   • Create and share digital content (presentations, videos, infographics) promoting global environmental awareness.

4. Personal, Social, and Learning to Learn Competence (CPSAA)

   • Reflect on the individual and collective impact on climate change.

   • Develop interpersonal skills through collaboration in multicultural teams.

5. Citizenship Competence (CC)

   • Actively participate in the development of sustainable initiatives, promoting environmental responsibility.

   • Connect local actions with global challenges, such as climate change and waste management.

6. Entrepreneurial Competence (CE)

   • Develop creative and innovative proposals to reduce, reuse, and recycle with a practical and transformative approach.

   • Apply initiative and critical thinking to solve complex environmental problems.

7. Cultural Awareness and Expression Competence (CCEC)

   • Respect cultural and linguistic differences when addressing sustainability topics.

   • Reflect on cultural sythesis and diversity as a fact of life and an asset in a global world. 

   • Design original and creative outputs related to the environment and the Three Rs.

Social Sciences, Geography, and History

1. Analyze the environmental impact of human activities.

   • Study how daily actions affect the local and global environment.

2. Relate the principles of the Three Rs to the Sustainable Development Goals.

   • Identify sustainable actions and connect them to SDGs 12 and 13.

3. Compare waste management policies among participating countries.

   • Investigate and exchange information on good practices in recycling and waste reduction.

Biology and Geology

1. Understand natural processes affected by climate change.

   • Analyze how poor waste management contributes to global environmental issues.

2. Design practical and sustainable solutions.

   • Create projects to reuse materials or implement composting systems.

3. Promote sustainable habits.

   • Develop campaigns encouraging recycling and a circular economy in the school and local community.

English as a Foreign Language

1. Communicate effectively in English about environmental issues.

   • Participate in debates, write reports, and present projects in English.

2. Read and analyze texts in English related to sustainability.

   • Research articles, reports, or infographics about the Three Rs and climate change.

3. Collaborate with international teams in English.

   • Interact with students from other countries using respectful and collaborative language.

French as a Foreign Language

1. Communicate in French about sustainable practices.

   • Write short texts, such as posters or brochures, about recycling and reusing.

2. Develop intercultural skills in French.

   • Participate in exchanges with French-speaking students to learn about their environmental practices.

3. Research sustainability topics in French.

   • Read simple texts about SDGs, the Three Rs, and waste management in French-speaking countries.

4. Collaborate in multilingual projects.

   • Create digital outputs in French (videos, presentations) reflecting the project’s impact on the community.

Civic and Ethical Values Education

1. Promote active and global citizenship.

   • Reflect on shared responsibility in the fight against climate change.

2. Identify sustainable consumption habits.

   • Design concrete actions to reduce excessive consumption in the school environment.

3. Participate in collaborative and impactful projects.

   • Work with international peers on activities that promote respect for the environment.

The focus on English and French addresses the following global challenges:

1. Climate change and environmental sustainability:

   • Raising awareness and taking action to tackle climate issues through sustainable practices.

2. Global inequalities and social justice:

   • Promoting equity in resource access and fostering international collaboration to solve common problems.

3. Innovation and digital transformation:

   • Utilizing digital tools for learning, communication, and creating a tangible impact both locally and globally.

4. Multicultural and global competence:

   • Collaborating with students from diverse countries, understanding, and respecting their perspectives on sustainability.

5. Circular economy and responsible consumption:

   • Implementing solutions based on the Three Rs as a transition to more sustainable economic models.

6. Active citizenship and community participation:

   • Encouraging critical and active citizenship through activities that positively impact local and global communities.

• We  respect every member and each piece of work and send respectful comments.

• We  contribute to the discussions and forum threads .

• We are polite and show good manners in our chats and answers to threads.

• We avoid giving full last names and personal data details throughout all interactions online.

• We avoid using acronyms or abbreviations  as they may not be understood by all.

• We don't use capitals as they are a sign of a loud voice.

• We use everyday, friendly language.

• We create an atmosphere of acceptance and cooperation.

• We follow our teacher's guidelines and join common assignments.