Balkans. Thessaloniki. Human Rights. Youth Participation.
This eleventh episode is entirely dedicated to sustainability and the “zero waste” or “low waste” movement. Everything we do, everything we consume, has an impact on the environment and natural resources. And just because we don’t see it, it doesn’t mean that it’s not there.
Do you ever feel worried about the environment? Or would you like to live a more sustainable life? Are you wondering what kind of music has been made about these topics? Then this is the episode for you! In this episode of Music Odyssey, Filip, Sacha and Arianna discuss important environmental questions that artists are recently addressing more and more often. They also try to find solutions of what we can do to improve the way humans are treating the planet.
From the 13th to the 16th of September, the Greenwave Festival will take place in Thessaloniki. The main goal of the festival is to encourage a more ecological way of living. Two of our volunteers talked to one of the organizers for some more information about the festival and the movement behind it.
Thessaloniki is the second biggest city of Greece. It’s an important business, political and industrial center. Near the city, people enjoy hot weather, beaches and Freddo espresso. But despite Greek beauty, the question of recycling and street’s pollution subsists.
While scientists are arguing about emission prevention and who should take responsibility for reducing the amount of ‘plastic soup’ in the ocean, I have met an enthusiastic group of young people who have chosen to act. Sofia and Maikis invited me to visit the Thrift Store, the Mecca of second hand goods.
One of the most inspiring events held in town last month was the 3rd Thessaloniki Recycling Festival, a subject that needs to be taken more and more into consideration if we want this world to be a better place for next generations.
