Erasmus+ KA210-SCH Project
Upcycling Patterns
An international school partnership focused on sustainability, environmental awareness, climate responsibility, and upcycling through creativity, collaboration, and active student participation.
Climate Awareness
International Cooperation
Creative Upcycling
About the Project
Learning Sustainability Through International Collaboration
Upcycling Patterns, also referred to as UpCyc, is an Erasmus+ KA210-SCH project built around the themes of environment, climate change, sustainability, and upcycling. The project aims to help students become environmentally responsible individuals through education, research, and practical activities.
Environmental Awareness
The project promotes ecological responsibility and encourages students to understand the importance of protecting natural resources.
Creative Upcycling
Students are encouraged to reuse materials in creative and meaningful ways, transforming waste into useful and innovative products.
International Partnership
Schools from different countries collaborate to share ideas, educational practices, and sustainable project experiences.
Mission
To raise environmentally conscious students through meaningful international cooperation.
Vision
To build a lasting educational culture centered on sustainability, creativity, and shared responsibility.
Approach
Learning by doing through workshops, research, mobility, teamwork, and digital dissemination.
Project Goals
What We Aim to Achieve
The project supports both educational growth and environmental awareness by connecting sustainability with student creativity, active participation, and European cooperation.
Increase Environmental Awareness
Helping students better understand climate issues, sustainability, and responsible resource use.
Promote Sustainable Development Goals
Integrating sustainability concepts into school-based learning and project practice.
Encourage Active Participation
Enabling students to take part in research, production, workshops, and collaborative project tasks.
Strengthen International Cooperation
Building educational bridges among partner institutions through shared activities and intercultural exchange.
Develop Creativity
Supporting innovative thinking, artistic production, and practical problem-solving through upcycling activities.
Create Long-Term Impact
Establishing sustainable habits and educational resources that can continue beyond the project period.
Project Timeline
A Two-Year Sustainability Journey
The project is planned as a structured international collaboration with preparation, implementation, mobility, dissemination, and evaluation phases.
Project Launch
Kick-off meetings, planning, coordination, and role distribution among partners.
Research & Preparation
Students and teachers investigate sustainability topics, waste materials, and local practices.
Workshops & Production
Hands-on activities, design tasks, upcycling products, and collaborative classroom practices.
Mobility & Exchange
Partner visits, intercultural learning, peer interaction, and shared implementation experiences.
Dissemination
Sharing project outputs through digital media, school presentations, and public communication.
Evaluation & Legacy
Impact review, documentation, reflection, and long-term use of project materials.
Activities
Learning Through Action
The project combines research, design, production, exchange, and dissemination to make sustainability visible and practical.
Student Workshops
Creative workshops focused on reuse, redesign, and transformation of materials.
Teacher Collaboration
Joint planning, pedagogical exchange, and shared classroom implementation.
Mobility Meetings
International visits and project meetings among partner schools.
Digital Dissemination
Online sharing of project outcomes, videos, visual materials, and reports.
Partner Institutions
Schools Working Together
Upcycling Patterns brings together schools from four countries to collaborate on sustainability, student engagement, and innovative learning.
Türkiye
Coordinator: MEV Koleji Özel Basınköy Anadolu Lisesi
City: Istanbul
Role: Coordinating institution
North Macedonia
School: OEMUC “SV. NAUM OHRIDSKI”
City: Ohrid
Role: Project partner
Lithuania
School: Vilniaus automechanikos ir verslo mokykla
Role: Project partner
Poland
School: Zespol Szkol Samochodowych im. Tadeusza Tanskiego
Role: Project partner
Project Information
Core Project Details
Upcycling Patterns is a two-year Erasmus+ KA210-SCH small-scale partnership designed to create educational impact through sustainability-focused collaboration.
Project Type
Erasmus+ KA210-SCH
School Education Small-scale Partnership
Project Duration
From 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2027
Total duration: 24 months
Methodology
Workshops, research, applied learning, collaboration, mobility, and digital production
Gallery
Project Moments
A visual archive of workshops, products, meetings, international cooperation, and student creativity.
News & Updates
Latest Project Highlights
This section can be updated regularly with meeting summaries, mobility reports, student outcomes, and public announcements.
Kick-off Meeting Completed
Partner schools met to finalize the work plan, responsibilities, and dissemination goals.
Read MoreStudent Workshop Series Started
Students began hands-on activities focused on transforming waste materials into creative products.
Read MoreDissemination Materials Published
Digital content and visual project outputs were shared with the wider school community.
Read MoreExpected Results
Planned Outcomes and Impact
The project is expected to produce both educational outputs and long-term awareness related to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Environmentally Aware Students
Students will develop stronger awareness of ecological issues and sustainable living practices.
Upcycling Products
Creative student outputs and project-based products developed through upcycling activities.
Educational Materials
Learning resources, digital materials, guides, reports, and project documentation.
Digital Content
Videos, presentations, visual materials, and online project resources.
International Experience
Students and teachers gain practical experience in European cooperation and intercultural learning.
Long-Term Educational Value
Project materials and sustainable practices can continue to be used after the official project period ends.
Outputs
Project Materials & Resources
This section is designed for downloadable reports, presentations, posters, guides, and student-created resources.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Key information for students, teachers, parents, and visitors interested in the project.
What is Upcycling Patterns?
It is an Erasmus+ KA210-SCH school partnership project focused on sustainability, climate awareness, and creative reuse.
Who are the project partners?
The project includes partner schools from Türkiye, North Macedonia, Lithuania, and Poland.
What kinds of activities are included?
Workshops, research, mobility meetings, student production, digital dissemination, and collaborative learning activities.
How long does the project last?
The project duration is 24 months, from 01 September 2025 to 31 August 2027.
Contact
Get in Touch
For further information about the project, partnership activities, or institutional cooperation, please use the contact details below.
Coordinating Institution
MEV Koleji Özel Basınköy Anadolu Lisesi
Location
Istanbul, Türkiye