Turn Waste into Art: Join the “EcoArtists” Erasmus+ Youth Exchange!
Are you ready to explore how communities can respond creatively to waste challenges? Join this Erasmus+ Youth Exchange to combine hands-on recycling and upcycling activities with workshops on the circular economy and environmental justice!
Dates: 29.10.2026 – 7.11.2026
Place: Garlstedt, Osterholz-Scharmbeck (near Bremen), Germany
Deadline: 25.09.2026
EcoArtists: Creating Change is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange that will bring together 36 young people and group leaders from 6 countries: Italy, Germany, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, and Lithuania.
Over 10 days of activity (including travel days), participants will discover how waste can be transformed into a resource and a medium for social and environmental expression. With a special focus on sustainable waste management and the mission of Precious Plastic Bremen, the group will look at the journey of waste—from production and consumption patterns to collection, recycling, and the problem of litter in local environments.
What Will You Do?
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Collaborate with the Precious Plastic Bremen team to turn different kinds of waste into useful or artistic products.
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Build practical skills in creative reuse and upcycling.
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Reflect on how community-based recycling initiatives can be adapted in your own town, school, or youth space.
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Foster environmental citizenship and intercultural dialogue around sustainability and art.
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Learn through non-formal methods like creative labs, role plays, simulations, group discussions, and outdoor reflections.
Accommodation & Logistics
Travel costs are refundable for participants who attend all sessions and provide all original tickets and boarding passes (reimbursement limits are based on standard Erasmus+ distance bands).
The exchange will take place at the KulturHaus, a simple group house located in a very remote area in the village of Garlstedt, allowing the group to focus on building strong group dynamics. Participants will share rooms with 3–4 people of the same gender from different nationalities.
There is a dedicated cooking and logistics team on site. Dietary preferences such as vegetarian or “no pork” can be accommodated; however, please note that halal and fruitarian diets cannot be catered for.
More information is available in the InfoPack.
We take a participation fee of 50€
Participant Profile
You can apply if you:
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Are 18–30 years old (group leaders must be 18+).
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Are residing in Germany
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Want to take an active approach to community building and tackle challenges with waste management.
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Are willing to contribute to creating a safe and inclusive space.
No prior experience is needed—just a motivation to learn, create, and make a positive environmental impact!We also aim to promote inclusion and give a voice to youth with fewer opportunities.
Still have questions? Contact Sofiia: [email protected]

