Promoting Green Concepts and Environmental Awareness by a Recycling Expanded Polystyrene with Acetone Experiment and an Interactive Digital Tool
Miguel Á. Hernández, Sonsoles Leguey, Alejandro Cortes, Marta Muñoz
TL;DR
This paper shows how a hands-on EPS recycling experiment with acetone and a digital tool can effectively teach green concepts and raise environmental awareness across different age groups.
Contribution
The novel contribution is demonstrating an effective educational approach combining a physical EPS recycling experiment with an interactive digital platform to promote environmental awareness.
Findings
Participants across all age groups improved their understanding of EPS recycling and environmental issues after the workshop.
Pre-university students lacked knowledge about specific plastics and recycling processes before the experiment.
Participants found the workshop enjoyable, which enhanced their learning experience.
Abstract
Recycling plastic waste is a major environmental challenge that requires educational initiatives to raise the awareness of and promote sustainable practices. This work demonstrates the educational effectiveness of a hands-on recycling experiment, supported by the interactive digital tool Wooclap, in promoting environmental awareness and introducing green concepts. To achieve this, a hands-on experiment recycling expanded polystyrene (EPS) with acetone was conducted for three age groups: (i) young children, (ii) high school students, and (iii) undergraduate students. Initial and final tests on the Wooclap platform measured the prior knowledge and learning outcomes of the participants. Additionally, participants completed a satisfaction survey to evaluate their satisfaction with the workshop and the knowledge gained. All groups recognized plastic accumulation as a serious environmental…
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Taxonomy
TopicsChemistry and Chemical Engineering · Microplastics and Plastic Pollution · Environmental Education and Sustainability