Are you concerned about the future of our planet and the challenges of sustainable development?
Would you like to get involved in projects that will make our University and our Faculty more sustainable?
To join, follow the Eco Committee’s posts on Instagram or the Student Council/Faculty page at FB.
Contact
Jana Krivošić, Coordinator of the Eco-Committee
e-mail: ps26404@fthm.hr
About us
The Eco-Committee consists of representatives of students, professors and staff of the Faculty with the aim of promoting and implementing sustainable development projects (with special emphasis on the environmental and social components of sustainable development).
Our goals are
- Inform and raise awareness among students, staff, local and wider community about sustainable development.
- Implement environmentally and socially responsible projects at the Faculty and in the community
- Collaborate with the local community and other components of the University
- Tips for students to save energy and water
- Student recipes to promote healthy eating
- Travel habits of staff and students arriving and leaving the Faculty
- Energy consumption
- Environmental Code
Join us
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Small Home Repairs Workshop for Earth Day
On the occasion of Earth Day, the FMTU Eco Committee and the Žmergo association organized a small home repairs workshop for students, inspired by the principles of the reuse economy — an approach that encourages repair and reuse instead of discarding. The workshop was held at FMTU under the expert guidance of Rijeka-based artist Nika…
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Meeting with Representatives of Kopački Rit Nature Park
The Botanical Collection project continues to grow thanks to valuable donations and collaboration with Croatian protected areas. As a continuation of this green story, Kopački Rit Nature Park donated two significant plant species to the Faculty: white willow (Salix alba) and summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum), which will further enrich the biodiversity of our collection. On…
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FTHM Botanical Collection – Planting of Species Donated by Croatia’s National and Nature Parks
On Friday, 20 March 2026, students and members of the FTHM Eco Committee brought a long-planned project to life — the establishment of the FTHM Botanical Collection. Native plant species donated by seven national and nature parks across Croatia were planted, creating a dedicated space for outdoor teaching and learning, as well as a green…
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Pink Shirt Day marked at FMTU
The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, in cooperation with the Žmergo Association from Opatija, successfully marked the National Day Against Peer Violence, better known as Pink Shirt Day, for the fifth consecutive year. The event was held in the Faculty Library, bringing together students and employees in a shared mission to promote tolerance, respect…
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Students and employees of FTHM celebrated Earth Day
Students and employees of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management under the leadership of members of the Eco Committee celebrated Earth Day on April 22, 2024. They designed and created a poster that contains strong messages about the importance of nature conservation, environmental protection, climate protection, and rational use of energy and water. Aware…
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Youth Planet at FTHM for Earth Day
The Eco-Committee of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management and the local information centre of Žmergo sent strong messages regarding climate change before Earth Day with an interesting “Planet Earth” photo. Cool the Earth, not the apartment!, Reduce carbon footprint, increase responsibility!, All for one, Earth for all!, Planet before profit!, Change yourself, not…