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Learn Plastic Recycling and Upcycling
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Plastic has become invaluable in our everyday lives, but it is still viewed as single-use trash. Become a volunteer at our Precious Plastic lab on Syros with Apano Meria SCE! Learn ways to extend the life cycle of plastic and play a crucial role in operating the recycling lab and turning plastic from waste into high-quality products. Join us in our quest to reduce plastic waste through recycling innovation and promote sustainability in Syros. As a volunteer, you can access all workshops, seminars, and events organized by the SCE. You will live and work together (with up to 9 people at a time) on our base, interacting with people from all over the world. Apply today to be a part of the solution to plastic pollution!
Plastic has become invaluable in our everyday lives, but it is still viewed as single-use trash. Become a volunteer at our Precious Plastic lab on Syros with Apano Meria SCE! Learn ways to extend the life cycle of plastic and play a crucial role in operating the recycling lab and turning plastic from waste into high-quality products. Join us in our quest to reduce plastic waste through recycling innovation and promote sustainability in Syros. As a volunteer, you can access all workshops, seminars, and events organized by the SCE. You will live and work together (with up to 9 people at a time) on our base, interacting with people from all over the world. Apply today to be a part of the solution to plastic pollution!
Program Highlights
Pick up donations from the Collection Points.
Prep collected plastic, such as removing labels and glue and washing, and then sort by type and color.
Shred plastic into raw material and create brand new items.
Provide assistance during school visits and demonstrations.
Brainstorm and research new products for recycled plastic.
Quick Details
- Syros, Greece
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Multiple Year
- 9-12 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Conservation
- Education
- Environment
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Syros, Greece
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Conservation
- Education
- Environment
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Multiple Year
- 9-12 Weeks
- 7-12 Months
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Required Equipment
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Training
- Laundry
- Letter of Recommendation
- Guide / Chaperone
- In-Country Orientation
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- Emergency Support
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- No schooling completed
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
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