Ethical and green food labelling
Reference number: 2024-1-DE02-KA220-VET-000246708
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What is the project about?
VET Course in Ethical and Green Food labelling is a 3-year Erasmus+ project that aims to promote ethical and sustainable food consumption through vocational education and training. As the demand for environmentally and socially responsible food choices grows, the project aims to empower students, teachers, and institutions to become more active contributors to the much needed green transition.
With the combination of innovation, education, and behavioural sciences, we aim to support inclusive and science-based pathways to shift food-related attitudes and build a more just, green, and informed consumer culture.
The project focuses on:
- Developing competence frameworks for VET teachers and learners
- Creating micro-credentials to address skill gaps in ethical food understanding
- Designing an interactive blended VET programme on food labelling
- Formulating policy recommendations and corporate guidelines
- Hosting awareness campaigns, awards, and public events across Europe
The team
Walter Gropius Schule (Germany)
A vocational college with strong roots in dual education and food science, leading the project with its experience and international E+ cooperation and sustainability education.
Fjölbrautaskólinn í Gardabæ (Iceland)
An upper secondary school promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, with award-winning experience in rural sustainability and renewable energy education.
Stichting Aeres Groep (Netherlands)
A leading green knowledge institute offering VET, applied research, and entrepreneurial education, focused on agro-food, sustainability, and innovation.
Lounais-Suomen koulutuskuntayhtymä (Finland)
Known as Novida, this institution offers diverse vocational programmes and strong experience in sustainable agriculture, mobility, and internationalisation.
GIRIFT EdTech (Türkiye)
An educational technology company specialising in digital learning, AI, VR/AR, and accessibility solutions, ensuring innovation and inclusion in VET tools.
Mære Landbruksskole (Norway)
A rural VET school focusing on agriculture, food, and nature management, bringing practical expertise in sustainable farming and youth entrepreneurship.
Igor Vitale International s.r.l. (Italy)
A psychology and training organisation from Foggia, Apulia region in Italy, contributing scientific expertise on behavioural change, ethics, and consumer psychology in food systems.
Mykonos International Initiative (Greece)
A civic society initiative supporting rural revitalisation, ethical tourism, and sustainability campaigns at the grassroots and policy level.
Höfdi Horizon ehf. (Iceland)
A social innovation organisation fostering community development and green economy practices in marginalised and remote regions.
University of Latvia (Latvia)
A leading academic partner supporting scientific validation, research on food motivation, and behavioural assessment tools.