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You have achieved
Celebrating “worthiness of
waste” to teach sustainability
T Abstract that societies are following unsustainable
paths of resource use (World Resources
he production of waste, i.e. unnecessary
Institute, 2000) and this trend stands as an
or undesirable by-products, is an
unavoidable consequence of most
United Nations Conference on
processes. obstacle towards a sustainable future. In
Environment and Development
Globally, 7–9 billion tonnes of waste are (UNCED), named Agenda 21, emphasizes
produced yearly [1]. Whilst educating directly or indirectly the importance of
young people is often seen as a part of the waste management and measures that
solution to environmental problems, The reduce the generation of waste (United
school and teachers can play a critical role Nations Environment Programme, 1992).
in helping them learn sustainable practices Moving towards a circular econo-
like waste management via educational my, waste materials should re-enter
activities and project designs. This article production flows as material or embedded
highlights the success stories of the initiatives energy, through recycling, composting or
taken by Salwan Public School, Rajendra waste-to-energy incineration [2,3] Ms.
Nagar in mentoring young minds to Priyanka Barara, Principal, Salwan
innovate unique ways of waste Public School, Rajendra Nagar has
management to sow the seeds of supported multiple award winning
sustainability in their minds. projects and teaching pedagogy that
Introduction aimed exclusively on reusing waste
showcasing that waste can not only be
managed but can be a treasure to teach.
There are sufficient evidences showing
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