Certificate course
Green Home and Neighbourhood
≈ 40 minutes total8 credits to earn the certificate
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:
- ▸Apply low-cost methods to insulate an older apartment.
- ▸Implement plastic-free shopping habits in a household.
- ▸Interpret food labels to make sustainable purchasing decisions.
- ▸Evaluate options for switching to a renewable energy supplier.
- ▸Propose zero-cost actions to enhance workplace sustainability.
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Compulsory modules · all 5 required
The European Green Deal in 5 minutes
What the EU's flagship climate policy actually commits us to.
Energy poverty in Europe
Why one in 11 Europeans cannot heat their home, and what helps.
Insulate Your Old Apartment on a Budget
Learn practical, low-cost ways to cut heat loss in an older European apartment and reduce your energy bills.
Plastic-free shopping habits
Five small swaps a household can make this week.
Repair vs Replace: The 5-Minute Rule
Learn a simple decision tool to help you choose repair over replacement, cut waste, and save money.
Elective modules · choose 3 of 8
Reading an electricity bill
Unlocking the small print so low-income households can claim every reduction.
Elective
How to Switch to a Green Energy Supplier
Learn how to choose a renewable energy supplier, what to check before switching, and how to make the move confidently.
Elective
Composting on a flat balcony
Yes, you can compost without a garden. Here's the simplest system.
Elective
Smart Water: Saving Every Drop at Home & Work
Practical, evidence-based tips to cut your water use at home and in the workplace, saving money and protecting Europe's freshwater supply.
Elective
Eating with the Seasons in Europe
Discover how choosing seasonal food saves money, cuts carbon emissions, and reconnects you with your local food system.
Elective
Reading a Food Label for Sustainability
Learn how to decode eco-labels, origin marks, and certification logos so every shopping trip becomes a more sustainable choice.
Elective
Sharing tools instead of buying
How a tool library cuts both household costs and embodied carbon.
Elective
Greening Your Office Without a Budget
Practical, zero-cost steps any European worker can take today to make their workplace more sustainable.
Elective