Young Europeans taking action against climate change and growing water scarcity came together in Braga, Portugal, for an Erasmus+ project. As Botex System, we are proud to be one of the sponsors of this project and to continue our support for European Union sustainability initiatives through concrete collaboration.
SusEcoWater: Sustainable Water and the Circular Economy
Hosted by Portugal in Braga, the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange project SusEcoWater — with sponsorship support from Botex System — brought together young people from six countries around sustainable water management and environmental awareness. A total of 43 participants from Portugal, Türkiye, Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Spain took part in an intensive programme focused on protecting water resources and promoting environmentally friendly habits.
The project aimed not only to share theoretical knowledge but also to help participants integrate that knowledge into daily life. Through interactive group work, workshops, field visits, and intercultural learning sessions, participants ran simulations that challenged water-use habits, examined local water management practices on site, and shared environmental best practices from different countries.
Project Snapshot
- Project: SusEcoWater — Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
- Location: Braga, Portugal
- Participating countries: Portugal, Türkiye, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Spain
- Participants: 43 young people
- Focus: Sustainable water use, environmental ambassadorship, circular economy
- Sponsor: Botex System
Türkiye's Representation
Türkiye was represented by Martı Youth Association (MAGEND) International Youth and Education Association. Seven young people from Türkiye, coordinated by the association, took an active role in training sessions, workshops, and practical activities on sustainable water consumption, environmental ambassadorship, and the circular economy — making their voice heard on an international platform.
Using non-formal education methods, the project equipped participants with the awareness and skills to act as environmental ambassadors in their own communities. By the end of the programme, participants agreed that the water crisis and environmental degradation are borderless global challenges.
Botex System's Sponsorship Support
As Botex System, we sponsored the SusEcoWater project. We treat sustainability not only as a stated value but as an approach that translates into concrete outcomes in production, automation, and machine manufacturing. We regard EU-supported sustainability and youth projects as critical for strengthening environmental awareness, spreading circular economy culture, and leaving a more liveable world for future generations — and we contribute to this field through sponsorship.
Conscious use of water resources and circular economy principles also map directly onto industrial processes: energy-efficient systems, waste reduction, recycling-oriented workflows, and resource-preserving automation are foundations of sustainable production. Initiatives like SusEcoWater carry this awareness to younger generations and help fuel both social and industrial transformation.
Shared Sustainability Goals
- Environmental awareness: Stronger consciousness among youth and communities
- Resource efficiency: Measurable improvement in water and energy use
- Circular economy: Production models that reduce waste and encourage reuse
- International collaboration: Shared solutions and experience across Europe
Experience Gained Will Be Shared Locally
SusEcoWater participants aim to bring the international vision and sustainability experience they gained in Portugal back to their home countries. Plans include local awareness work and community projects to promote water conservation and increase peer involvement in environmental processes.
By continuing our sponsorship support for European Union sustainability projects, Botex System remains committed both to contributing to public awareness and to developing environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and long-lasting systems for industry. Building a sustainable future is possible when young people, institutions, and industry move together.