In July, we turned our attention to the green economy and what it means to shop with awareness. We opened with short ethical dilemmas—fast fashion or sustainability, organic or conventional food, paying for artists or streaming for free, upgrading your phone or keeping it longer. These everyday choices sparked lively debate and showed how consumer habits directly affect people and the planet.

From there, we explored examples of ethical consumerism: choosing Fair Trade coffee, buying local vegetables, bringing a reusable cup, or looking for eco-labels like FSC. In small groups, participants reflected on what ethical consumption means to them and how they practise it in daily life.

The session then moved to circular economy principles—reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink, redesign, regenerate. Through case studies and videos, we looked at how communities across Europe are embracing circular solutions. Each group created an elevator pitch for a project that could bring these ideas to life locally, from upcycling schemes to community repair hubs.

We ended with a personal reflection: what concrete action will you take? In pairs, participants recorded one-minute videos committing to changes—small but powerful steps like buying less fast fashion, repairing items, or supporting local producers.

The discussions made clear that marketing and convenience often shape our decisions, but young people are eager to question these pressures and find fairer, greener alternatives.