Presentation of PSLIFESTYLE at Crete
On November 15, 2023, the official presentation of the European project PSlifestyle and the LifestyleTest took place at the NTORE Megaron at Heraklion, Crete. The project's goal is to mobilize 4,000,000 people in 8 European countries to adopt a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle, contributing simultaneously to the reduction of their individual carbon footprint. This is achieved through the LifestyleTest, designed to inform individuals about the environmental impacts of their daily lives, raise awareness about their current habits, and suggest smart daily actions for positive change.
The adaptation of the tool to Greek data was carried out through three experiential workshops held in Athens, Xanthi, and Patras, where over 200 participants collaborated to further improve the LifestyleTest. They provided valuable ideas and advice on refining the application concerning questions, answers, suggested actions, and its overall appearance.
The "Athena" Research & Innovation Center and the EKPOIZO organization, in collaboration with the Consumer Association of the Region of Crete, introduced the new free online application, LifestyleTest. They discussed ways to reduce individual carbon footprints and contribute to environmental protection.
Following the official presentation, the PSLifestyle team, representing Athena Research Center, participated in various events, including the Intelcomp at the National Library of Greece, two events at the Impact Hub, the City Innovation Talks, the Policy Recommendations Focus Group, and the Innovation Days (InnoDays 2023) in Crete from November 24 to 26, 2023, successfully attracting a diverse audience.
The project aims to inform and sensitize as many Greeks as possible, both men and women, about environmental and sustainability issues through the LifestyleTest and its recommended personalized actions. The ultimate goal is to induce a change in their lifestyles, resulting in a reduction of their individual carbon footprints.