The project

About

Global demand for cosmetics and wellness products is increasing, leading to strong growth in the production of aromatic plants on a large scale.

The maintenance and competitiveness of the European aromatic plant production and processing sector requires strengthening of quality approaches towards organic and natural practices. It is therefore essential to support the training of European professionals in the cultivation and transformation of aromatic plants towards quality organic production.

Objectives

The Εco-Oils Project supports the training of European professionals in the cultivation and transformation of aromatic plants towards quality organic production.

What are Eco-Oils main objectives?
-Building new competences through an online learning program designed specifically to meet the needs of producers of aromatic plants & essential oils interested in conversion to organic production.
-Expanding the educational skills of the trainers in the agricultural sector, enabling them to deliver high quality inclusive digital education.
-Expanding the pedagogical skills of the trainers in the agricultural sector, enabling them to deliver high quality inclusive digital education.

Target audience

The Eco-Oils main target groups:
-Cultivators of aromatic plants
-Distilleries & essential oils’ producers
-New entrepreneurs in the field of aromatic plants production
-Εntrepreneurs & trainers in aromatic plants & essential oils sector