Kapko — guardian of the circle of nature

Kapko is a virtual character — a mascot through which we reach citizens and the youngest, children and their parents, to raise public awareness of the harm and the risks of mishandling waste motor oil.

Illustration of Kapko — a smiling drop of oil with an outstretched arm.

A story

Kapko and the Secret Circle of Nature

There is a secret that nature has been keeping for thousands of years.

Everything in it is connected.

Fallen leaves become food for new plants. The rain fills the rivers, the rivers feed the forests, and the forests give the animals a home.

That is the Circle of Nature.

But when someone disturbs it, the circle begins to turn more slowly.

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That is when Kapko appears.

Small, cheerful and brave, Kapko is no ordinary drop. He is the guardian of nature's circle. His task is to travel through the forests, the rivers, the towns and the meadows, and to find where nature needs help.

Nobody knows all of his missions.

Some are discovered only by the birds.

Some are told by the wind.

And some are known only to the children who decide to join him.

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Every mission begins with a small sign.

Sometimes it is an overflowing bin waiting for someone to set it right.

Sometimes it is a river that wants to sparkle again.

Sometimes it is a park that dreams of becoming cleaner.

Sometimes it is a stain of motor oil on the ground, seeping quietly beneath the surface.

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Kapko uses no magic.

His greatest strength is good ideas, curiosity and teamwork.

He believes that every child can become a true guardian of nature.

All it takes is one question:

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“What can I do better today?”

When children begin to think, incredible things happen.

Waste ends up where it belongs.

Objects are given a new life.

Nature breathes more easily again.

And the Circle of Nature turns once more.

After every mission completed, Kapko leaves a small green sign – a reminder that nature always remembers when someone has cared for it.

They say that if you ever notice something around you is not as it should be, just look closely.

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Kapko may already be there.

And he may have chosen you as his next helper.

Because the greatest changes never begin with great heroes.

They begin with one small good deed.

And with one small drop who believes that every one of us can change the world.

Where you will meet Kapko

Kapko is used across a range of activities and online content, to help educate the youngest and to raise public awareness of the risks of mishandling waste oils.

  • Educational events

    Schools, public events and other settings where children, young people and citizens are present, to encourage awareness of managing waste motor oils.

  • Online and social media

    We share educational content featuring Kapko through social media and online platforms.

  • Videos

    Several videos featuring Kapko are published on our YouTube channel.

    Watch the videos on YouTube

Kapko cards

Twelve double-sided educational cards featuring Kapko — the front carries the story, the back the mission. Turn a card over to read it.