A reciclagem como instrumento da conscientização e preservação ambiental

Abstract

Environmental preservation is a matter of great concern for the whole society. And the disposal of waste produced in increasing amounts in brazilian cities is leading to social , economic, political and environmental problems .One of the alternatives to reduce the disposal of waste in landfills is to adopt a proper posture , which implies a change in behavior on the environment , putting into practice the role of environmental education . In this sense , the present monograph , aimed to evaluate the degree of understanding on the theme " Recycling as an Instrument of Environmental Awareness and Conservation " , 73 elementary students of a municipal school in Frederico Westphalen / RS , using questionnaires . We used bibliographic research and quantitative analysis, exploratory study for the development of type. According to the results, it was observed that students understand the need to preserve the environment where they live, but need more efficient ways to make them understand the importance of changing habits and attitudes for a better quality of life. The results of the questionnaires also showed that there is still information and different activities on the theme recycling in school. Became necessary and fundamental , applied extracurricular activities for the students to understand the meaning of research as well , making an awareness campaign conducted during classes , lectures, pamphlets , visits , recreational and educational presentations . Understanding the relevance of working environmental education from the school actually started by the most basic concepts of preservation, so that young people understand the importance of small actions on environmental preservation.