About Us

Srednja škola Ilok

Located in eastern Croatia’s wine-rich region, Srednja škola Ilok is a vocational school with deep roots in agriculture, viticulture, agrotourism and recently computer science. The school owns 25 hectares of farmland and vineyards where students engage in hands-on learning—from growing fruits and herbs to producing wine, apple juice, jam, and ecological packaging.
As the lead partner of the EcoCraft project, the school focuses on:

  • Eco-friendly food and wine production

  • Bioenzyme creation for cleaning and agriculture

  • Workshops in sustainable packaging using beeswax

  • Inclusive education for students from rural, minority, and low-income backgrounds
    Srednja škola Ilok also boasts platinum Eco-School status and plays a central role in connecting sustainability education with the local community and European partners.

As the largest agricultural school in Croatia, Agronomska škola Zagreb specializes in modern and traditional agricultural education. It serves over 450 students and operates a student cooperative (Pušlek) where students develop products like herbal balms, honey, wine, and more.
Key contributions to EcoCraft include:

  • Urban beekeeping and honey wine production

  • Fermentation workshops and sustainable food processing

  • Hosting field visits to traditional markets, eco-vineyards, and family farms

  • Leading education on product packaging using ecological materials
    The school bridges agricultural tradition with innovation, emphasizing environmental sustainability and entrepreneurship through project-based learning.

Agronomska škola Zagreb

Agrupamento de Escolas Pinheiro e Rosa

Based in Faro, Portugal, Agrupamento de Escolas Pinheiro e Rosa​ is a diverse, inclusive educational institution offering general and vocational education from preschool to secondary school. It is especially known for its Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Sustainability Practices.
Within EcoCraft, this school contributes by:

  • Leading zero-waste culinary workshops

  • Sharing expertise in traditional cooking using local ingredients

  • Organizing cultural events to reduce food waste and support local communities (e.g., meals for the homeless)

Agrupamento de Escolas Pinheiro e Rosa is deeply committed to social responsibility, offering adapted programs for students at risk of exclusion and promoting equality, creativity, and community engagement through hands-on education.