Green Future: Mapping a Plastic-Free Living
Learning Together is a certified training provider with 25 years of experience, in Portugal. We offer around 100 courses in various areas, such as STEAM, ICT, Sustainability, Wellbeing, Digital, AI, Soft Skills, Inclusion, Culture, Languages and much more! We provide innovative methodologies, experienced trainers, as well as a dedicated team that helps every participant throughout their mobility.
Description
Teachers and schools play a vital role in reducing plastic waste. As trusted figures and knowledge facilitators, educators can inspire long-lasting behavioural change. Schools, embedded in their communities, are powerful platforms to raise awareness and promote sustainable practices.
This course equips teachers with practical strategies to address plastic pollution through environmental education. Participants will learn to integrate sustainability into lessons, teach students about the impacts of plastic on health and ecosystems, and encourage critical thinking and action toward waste reduction.
By involving students in real-world challenges, schools can drive meaningful change.
• For real time updates, check our official website as well as our pre-registration.
• Target Audience: Teachers, Careers Counsellors, Researchers, Company or NGO Staff, School Staff & other professionals. Check all courses in our Course Calendar.
Learning objectives
- Understand the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution on ecosystems and society;
- Identify single-use plastics and explore sustainable alternatives and their implications;
- Apply the 5 R’s (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot) to minimize plastic use;
- Gain practical strategies to reduce plastic waste in daily life and teaching practices;
- Teach students about alternative materials and guide them in making informed choices;
- Encourage creativity through recycled art projects, research tasks, and eco-friendly competitions;
- Foster a sustainable classroom culture and promote critical thinking on environmental issues;
- Engage with local communities and organisations in sustainability initiatives;
- Promote awareness through campaigns, posters, or digital media;
- Support student-led initiatives and provide platforms for idea sharing;
- Develop an action plan to reduce plastic waste in schools or communities, empowering students to act for a more sustainable future.
Methodology & assessment
The training methodology is underpinned by EU values, promoting equal opportunities and non-discrimination principles, with the goal of enhancing participants' skills and enabling knowledge dissemination. Our educational practices follow the Erasmus+ KA1 Quality Standards and our Certification from Portugal's Ministry of Education, valid since 2001.
• The methodology encompasses theoretical sessions, simulated practices and participatory activities, incorporating digital tools/resources and supporting materials tailored to each course.
• Pedagogical methods may include focus group, learning, peer activities inspired by project-based approaches (Dewey and Kilpatrick), sharing best practices, collaborative processes, roleplaying, case studies and field visits.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is based on active participation in activities, a final presentation of a project or output. All material is shared within the group, consolidating the pedagogical activities’ outcomes.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
The course takes place in high-quality training rooms, equipped with WiFi and an outstanding coffee break. Participants are required to bring their own laptop or tablet in order to install and use applications during the course. All other learning materials and resources will be provided by the organisation, ensuring an immersive and effective learning experience. These may include printed manuals, digital resources, physical materials, access to e-libraries and interactive digital tools.
Certification details
Certification follows Erasmus+ KA1 Quality Standards, ensuring recognition across Europe, as well as our Certification from Portugal's Ministry of Education.
- ⏩ Certificate of Attendance (with course title, learning outcomes, venue, training hours & provider details).
- ⏩ Europass Mobility Document.
- ⏩ Learning Agreement & Erasmus Quality Commitment.
Additional Support
- We provide full guidance on certification procedures, learning validation & admin documents required by participants’ institutions.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:580Euro
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Course package content:
Our pricing follows official regulations on transparent costs by Erasmus+ KA1 grant.
Included:
✅ Welcome Kit.
✅ High-quality program & materials by experts.
✅ Enriching Welcome Session with Portuguese delicacies and unforgettable Cultural Activities.
✅ Excellent daily coffee breaks for networking.
✅ Full logistic and administrative support.
✅ Certification, Learning Agreem. & Europass validation.Not included: Accommodation, meals & transport (we can provide suggestions).
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
🚫 Cancellation Policy
Cancellations up to 40 days before the course starts are free of charge and require written notice.
After this period, you may choose to reschedule (no extra cost) or provide a replacement participant or request a refund (€100 administrative fee per participant deducted from the total amount).
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalOther
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Learning time:25 hours or more
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