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Presentation of Naoussa’s European Actions by EduQuest at the Aegean College Conference on “Ecological Crisis & Economic Impact”

eduquest — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:12:00 +0000

Representatives of EduQuest traveled to Athens to present the educational initiatives implemented in Naoussa regarding the Circular Economy and the Bioeconomy.

The 2nd conference “Ecological Crisis & Economic Impact: Adaptation, Innovation & Resilience” organized by Aegean College under the auspices of the Region of Attica and the Ministry of Environment & Energy, aimed to highlight the multi-level relationships between the climate crisis, innovation, and sustainable development.

In this context, Charalambos Vassiliadis, representing EduQuest, participated as an honorary speaker on the conference panel. In his speech, Mr. Vassiliadis presented the challenges faced by rural areas, as well as the need for funding for the education of young people in critical sectors of the economy. He also presented the co-funded European programs implemented in Naoussa through EduQuest, in collaboration with the 1st Gymnasium of Naoussa “LAPPEIO” (RECIBIOS project) and the 1st Lyceum of Naoussa (BEE project), as innovative initiatives to strengthen students’ skills and knowledge on environmental issues.

RECIBIOS: Students and teachers from Belgium in Naoussa

eduquest — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:29:00 +0000

The hosting of two teachers and eight students from the RHIZO Lyceum school in Kortrijk, Belgium, was successfully completed in Naoussa over the last few days. The visit took place as part of the educational project “RECIBIOS – Challenge-based experimentation on BIOdegradable RECIpeS in lower secondary education,” which is being implemented this year in schools in Naoussa and Belgium and is co-funded by the Erasmus+ program.

The Belgian delegation was hosted by the 1st Gymnasium of Naoussa “Lappeio,” with the parallel support of the non-profit organization EduQuest. The project is part of the implementation of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) teaching based on the concept of the bioeconomy and the circular economy.

During the visit, Belgian students and teachers, among others, collaborated with their Greek classmates in a series of experiential workshops and activities:

On the first day, experiments were conducted with biodegradable materials, transforming natural waste (such as eggshells and coffee grounds) into new and useful products.
On the second day, a meeting was held with a representative of the Municipality of Naoussa to present the project and discuss educational issues.
The third day was devoted to field visits. The first stop was Vergina, where a tour of the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai was conducted. After that, we went to Thessaloniki, where the students joined mixed working groups at the InCommon organization’s “Cycle” workshop and took part in the experiential activity “Bringing the Map to Life.” The students participated in discussions on the circular economy and the bioeconomy, and toured the neighborhoods of Thessaloniki’s Upper Town with the aim of recording circular economy practices implemented by residents and businesses in the area.

Throughout the trip, guests had the opportunity to learn about the culture and history of the region through educational visits and cultural exchange activities. In addition, they strengthened their cooperation, creative thinking, and communication skills. This experience was a unique opportunity for all participants to learn from each other, engage in cultural exchange, and strengthen their European identity.

The RECIBIOS program is implemented by a consortium of partners RHIZO Lyceum (Belgium) – coordinator, 1st Gymnasium of Naoussa, and the non-profit organisation EDUQUEST, with the aim of developing and integrating innovative STEAM teaching methods related to sustainability, environmental awareness and the bioeconomy.

More information about the project: https://eduquest.gr/recibios/

RECIBIOS: 2nd Newsletter

eduquest — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:49:00 +0000

Read our second Newsletter for the Project “RECIBIOS” here: RECIBIOS Newsletter #2 (English).

RECIBIOS: Teacher training at Lappeio Gymnasium in Naoussa on the topic of the bioeconomy

eduquest — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:33:00 +0000

On Friday, March 7, 2025, training was provided to teachers of the Lappio Gymnasio Naoussa as part of the project “RECIBIOS – Challenge-based experimentation on BIOdegradable RECIpeS in lower secondary education.”

The training was conducted by the EduQuest team with the aim of providing all the necessary information so that the participating teachers could proceed with the pilot implementation of the educational material in the classroom.

During the training, the first draft of the project’s educational program was presented, which is based on challenges and real-life scenarios where students will choose a product, analyze its properties, and try to create new products from natural materials.

After the presentation of the educational material, a discussion followed among the participants on possible adaptations and practical applications of the materials in the classroom, while the next phase of the project, which includes pilot implementation in the classroom, was planned. At the same time, as part of the training, bioeconomy products (biodegradable cups, notebooks made from coffee grounds, etc.) were presented, which have been produced through the European project “GenB- Informing and educating young people on more sustainable behaviors and choices to build a future Generation informed and interested in Bioeconomy.” The products were provided by Q-PLAN International to inspire students to explore the possibilities of the bioeconomy through practical examples, while creating synergies between the two projects.

During the next period, through the RECIBIOS project, students at Lappio will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the basic concepts of the bioeconomy, understand the importance of biodegradable materials, and take part in innovative educational approaches which are based on the development of sustainability skills.

The RECIBIOS project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ KA210 Program in the category of school education. The project began in April 2024 and is expected to be completed in September 2025.

RECIBIOS: 1st Newsletter

eduquest — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:21:00 +0000

Read our first Newsletter for the Project “RECIBIOS” here: RECIBIOS Newsletter #1 (English).

RECIBIOS: Launch of Erasmus+ program in Naoussa on the bioeconomy for high school students

eduquest — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:25:00 +0000

The new Erasmus+ program in Naoussa, entitled “RECIBIOS: Challenge-based experimentation on BIOdegradable RECIpeS in lower secondary education,” which is co-funded by the Erasmus+ program, has officially begun.

The “RECIBIOS” Program focuses on educating middle school students on the concepts of bioeconomy and circular economy with the aim of inspiring students to become advocates for greener future development.

By incorporating the principles of the circular economy and bioeconomy into secondary education, the program aims to:

Develop students’ “green” skills,
Encourage students to deepen their knowledge of sustainable development,
Help students understand the world around them based on the principles of the circular economy.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Can you imagine a school classroom where fruit scraps and other organic waste are not thrown away in trash cans, but are converted into valuable and environmentally friendly materials?

The RECIBIOS program aims to clarify the concepts of bio and the circular economy to students by introducing them to the thinking behind the process of creating biodegradable materials, while inspiring them to pursue a future career path based on sustainability.

Understanding materials, how they are created, used, and discarded, are valuable skills in a world that produces and consumes uncontrollably. The RECIBIOS program will introduce students to the circular way of thinking, where materials are by definition sustainable and biodegradable, moving away from the traditional model of production-use-disposal.

EXPECTED RESULTS

Learning through interactive activities. Students will be asked to tackle real-life challenges that will encourage them to think critically and solve problems creatively using biomaterials.
Practical experience. The program includes activities involving experimentation with natural materials and understanding their components.
Learning from others: As part of the Program, student exchanges will take place between Greece and Belgium, where participants will interact and engage in discussions on global challenges related to sustainable development.

PARTNERS

RHIZO High School, Belgium, lead partner, with extensive experience in innovative learning methods, which will ensure that the educational material is developed to high educational standards.
1st Gymnasium of Naoussa, Lappio, with a strong interest in environmental education, will implement the educational program in Greece and participate in student exchanges between Greece and Belgium.
EduQuest, a non-profit organization based in Naoussa, will contribute to the creation of educational material, the search for good practices, and the publicity of the program in Greece and abroad.

PARTNERS

The Naoussa Robotics Academy will use the results produced through the Program to enrich its educational program with new teaching materials based on sustainability.

INFORMATION

For more information, please contact us at info@eduquest.gr and visit our website at www.eduquest.gr.

Coming soon

eduquest — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:26:00 +0000

Stay tuned, new are on the way!