2 research outputs found
Analysis of students' conception of the generation and disposal of solid waste in the school environment / Análise da concepção dos alunos sobre a geração e descarte de resíduos sólidos no ambiente escolar
The management of solid waste has been singled out by environmentalists as one of the
most serious environmental concerns of today, since too much consumerism has taken hold of society and
affected urban sustainability. Reduce waste production depends on changes in patterns of production and
consumption of society. This study aimed to analyze the design of students in high schools, on the
generation and disposal of solid waste in the school environment, as well as sensitize them about the
theme. The survey was conducted in three stages, the first was carried out a visit to the school applying
semi-structured questionnaire containing questions regarding the generation and disposal of garbage
produced to high school students. Later he was promoted a lecture about the management of solid waste
in school and at the end was reapplied the same questionnaire to ascertain the level of assimilation of the
subject after the lecture. Through qualitative and quantitative analysis of the questionnaires it was
revealed that prior knowledge of the students regarding the generation of waste at school was poor and
that the promotion of the lecture with the theme "the importance of solid waste for environmental
education", was effective promoting a broad impact, and discussion questions about the theme. It is
considered of paramount importance to address issues related to solid waste and its management in the
educational environment, reinforcing the idea that the school community needs an awareness-training of
such problems