What if schools, students, and families could work together across generations to make our homes greener? 🌱

This is the vision of the IL4SH Erasmus+ project — a European initiative that brings together intergenerational learning and citizen science to inspire sustainable living in everyday life. The project connects students, parents, grandparents, and teachers, creating opportunities to share knowledge, values, and practical solutions for climate-friendly households.

Why IL4SH matters

Households may seem small in the climate equation, but they represent a major source of emissions through daily habits like energy use, waste, transport, and consumption. If families work together to adopt small but meaningful changes — like reducing waste, saving water, or using renewable energy — the collective impact can be powerful.

IL4SH recognizes that real change happens when all generations contribute:
👩‍🎓 Young people bring new ideas, digital skills, and creativity.
👵 Older generations share lived experience, traditions, and practical wisdom.
Together, they build habits that last.

What the project will deliver

Over the coming months, IL4SH will roll out resources and activities across Europe, including:
✔️ A free eBook for teachers with methods to bring intergenerational learning into environmental science.
✔️ A DIY manual & Virtual Toolkit with ready-to-use activities for families and schools.
✔️ Experimental labs where students and their relatives test new sustainable practices.
✔️ A European citizen science fair where results, ideas, and stories are shared.

Get involved

IL4SH is not just a project for schools — it’s an invitation to every household. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or a grandparent, you can contribute by:

  • Trying sustainable experiments at home.

  • Sharing your experience with your community.

  • Supporting your local school in citizen science initiatives.

🌱 By weaving together the energy of the young and the wisdom of the old, IL4SH shows that a greener future is possible when we learn from each other.

🔗 Learn more here: il4sh-project.eu