Naslov
Education in solid waste management: A step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Autori
Babić, Jurislav ; Budžaki, Sandra ; Velić, Natalija ; Velić, Darko ; Jozinović, Antun ; Panjičko, Mario

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, neobjavljeni rad, znanstveni

Skup
1. European GREEN Conference

Mjesto i datum
Vodice, Hrvatska, 23.05.2023. - 26.05.2023

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
education ; solid waste management ; sustainable development goals

Sažetak
Waste generation is a global problem directly related to the way society produces and consumes. Waste management is therefore a global challenge that encompasses environmental, economic, social and political aspects and affects not only today's generations but also those to come. Consequently, waste management must be sustainable at its core and can be directly or indirectly linked to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). SDG #4 emphasizes the importance of education in general as the foundation for creating a peaceful and prosperous world. Environmental education is critical to the successful implementation of sustainable waste management because it changes attitudes and provides learners with knowledge, values and skills that enable change in the way communities manage waste. It also raises public awareness and enables the implementation of the sustainable waste management system through more effective public participation. In addition to environmental education aimed at the general public, the training of qualified waste management professionals is also very important. Incentives aimed at developing formal and informal training in waste management are important to mitigate the negative impact of landfills on the environment in the long term.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija, Prehrambena tehnologija

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