Trash to Treasure.
Students recycling plastic bottles into tree
Students recycling bottle corks into flower vases
Aesthetic objects from recycled plastic bottles and corks
Activity Period: June 14th, 2024 - June 28th, 2024
Relevant SDG(s):
SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production This project encourages responsible waste management and potential upcycling/recycling, contributing to the goal of ensuring sustainable consumption and production pattern, while giving new life to waste materials, reducing overall waste generation and promoting a circular economy.
Subject Areas: Arts, English, Science, Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Class: (ages 11-16) Grade 7 (100), Grade 8 (130), Grade 9 (120), Grade 10 (100), Grade 11 (50)
Number of Students: 500
Teacher Responsible: Mr Nwagbo Nnaemeka. Other members of staff involved: Mr Uche Imah, Mr Philips Odiko, Mr Owadoye, Mr Godwin Ogbemudia
Activity Description:
1. A whole school assembly was held to raise awareness about the impact of improper waste disposal. This was done showing a documentary about waste disposal and management strategies used around the world.
2. Students researched biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste and created posters to create awareness about proper waste disposal and recycling. They identified polluted areas around their school and placed labelled trash bins for biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes (plastics). Selected Students then conducted a sensitization programme to educate other students on the usage of the labelled trash bins. This activity was held to commemorate the world environment day - 5th of June 2024.
3. Students collected non-biodegradable wastes from the labelled trash bins and processed them for recycling into new products - aesthetic products (trees, flower vases, flowers among others) for school decorations. This was also done to commemorate the international recycling day held on 17th May 2024.
4. For a wider reach, findings and conclusions were shared with our partner school (Podar international school, India).
Aims:
Relevant SDG(s):
SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production This project encourages responsible waste management and potential upcycling/recycling, contributing to the goal of ensuring sustainable consumption and production pattern, while giving new life to waste materials, reducing overall waste generation and promoting a circular economy.
Subject Areas: Arts, English, Science, Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Class: (ages 11-16) Grade 7 (100), Grade 8 (130), Grade 9 (120), Grade 10 (100), Grade 11 (50)
Number of Students: 500
Teacher Responsible: Mr Nwagbo Nnaemeka. Other members of staff involved: Mr Uche Imah, Mr Philips Odiko, Mr Owadoye, Mr Godwin Ogbemudia
Activity Description:
1. A whole school assembly was held to raise awareness about the impact of improper waste disposal. This was done showing a documentary about waste disposal and management strategies used around the world.
2. Students researched biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste and created posters to create awareness about proper waste disposal and recycling. They identified polluted areas around their school and placed labelled trash bins for biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes (plastics). Selected Students then conducted a sensitization programme to educate other students on the usage of the labelled trash bins. This activity was held to commemorate the world environment day - 5th of June 2024.
3. Students collected non-biodegradable wastes from the labelled trash bins and processed them for recycling into new products - aesthetic products (trees, flower vases, flowers among others) for school decorations. This was also done to commemorate the international recycling day held on 17th May 2024.
4. For a wider reach, findings and conclusions were shared with our partner school (Podar international school, India).
Aims:
- To help students learn about the different waste types generated around the world, understand the importance of proper waste disposal and the recycling option.
- They will learn different ways of recycling plastic bottles, a common non-biodegradable waste, into aesthetic products for the benefit of mankind.
Outcomes
- Students can explain the health impacts of improper waste disposal.
- Students can identify different waste disposal methods.
- Students can describe methods to convert waste into useful products.
Evaluation Evidence: Students presentations, Photographs, Students Report, Teacher Report, Video clips
Impact:
This project fostered a culture of responsible waste management within the school. Students gained valuable knowledge about waste and recycling, while beautifying the school environment with their creations. The project's reach extended to the partner school through shared findings.
Impact:
This project fostered a culture of responsible waste management within the school. Students gained valuable knowledge about waste and recycling, while beautifying the school environment with their creations. The project's reach extended to the partner school through shared findings.
