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How Much Is Enough?

Why did I buy that? Do I really need it? Will I ever use it? These are just some of the questions I ask myself after I click “confirm purchase.” Overconsumption has become the new trend. From overconsuming media and fast fashion to constantly using AI and buying things we do not necessarily need, we…

Interview with Linda Hribar, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight

Hostel Celica – A Place Where Heritage Inspires Sustainable Travel Hostel Celica is internationally recognised as an inspiring example of how cultural heritage, creativity and sustainability can come together to create a unique visitor experience. Originally built as a military prison in 1883, it was transformed after Slovenia’s independence into a vibrant hostel and cultural…

Insights from EY-DGF 2.0: Youth Perspectives on the European Green Deal

We sat down with three of our Spanish participants, Laura, Jose, and Álvaro, to hear about their experiences at the Participation Days Event in Kaunas and how it shaped their views on sustainability. 1. Before participating in EY-DGF 2.0, what did the European Green Deal mean to you? LAURA: Before the project, the European Green…

Greenovate participants win 1st Prize at the International YRE Competition

An article inspired by the Greenovate youth training was recognised among the world’s best environmental stories. The Greenovate – Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0 project has achieved another inspiring milestone. Three students from the Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) have won 1st Place in the Article (19–25 years) category of…

Interview with Joremita Ona Urmonaite This Month’s #InTheSpotlight

Joremita Ona Urmonaitė She is a Kaunas Municipality Investment Environment Project Manager at Kaunas IN, working with the city’s growing investment development and helping strengthen Kaunas as an attractive place for business, innovation, and new opportunities. Her current work is closely connected to ALEX Kaunas Innovation Park — a project creating significant value for the…

Greenovate Youth Participation Days in Kaunas Strengthened Youth Engagement in Sustainable Energy and Circular Economy

Kaunas, Lithuania  From 14 to 16 May 2026, Greenovate (Erasmus+ project Engaging Youth in a Digital Green Future 2.0 (EY-DGF 2.0) Youth Participation Days were implemented in Kaunas, Lithuania, bringing together young participants from Slovenia, Greece, Spain, Lithuania and Serbia to explore sustainable energy, circular economy, innovation and youth participation in the green transition.  The…

Interview with Maria Sarpota, This Month’s #InTheSpotlight

Maria Sarpota Computer Science and Educational Robotics teacher. She holds a postgraduate degree in Educational Robotics and Technology from the University of Macedonia. She runs a private computer science school, robots, where children learn programming, educational robotics, and natural sciences through experiments. She is also a member and a certified school of STEM Education. How…