THINK OUTSIDE THE TRASH
Faculty Advisor Name
Corey Hickerson
Department
School of Communication Studies
Description
Kosovo is a small country in the Balkan region that stand on the edge of Southeastern Europe. A new country that gained its independence only 15 years ago and has less than two million population and which is known for its hospitality. There is no sustainable recycling process in Kosovo, so, as a result; we have overflowing landfills. So, you can imagine how Kosovo suffers from dense air pollution. Kosovo’s air pollution is 29% and according to the World Health Organization stated Kosovo with a high risk to the environment. And all these environmental detriments can wreak havoc on the health of Kosovars.
But this lack of recycling is not for lack of caring. Our young people do care about the environment, but they rarely learn about recycling process and the impact of landfills. I was told by my teachers that there’s only one day to take care of the environment, on September 17th, World Clean Up Day. So, it is not a lack of caring – Rather it is a lack of education.
The goal of this project is to develop a portfolio/guidebook with very detailed instructions for creative activities to raise students’ awareness/expand knowledge for recycling process; and to unfold it during the “Reduse, reuse and Recycle” workshop to 70 teachers, to get familiar on how recycling and environmental curriculum can be incorporated into various subjects. The emphasis will be on improving Kosovo's environment through the education of new generations.
Think outside the trash; is a recycling process that focuses on our young generation, especially in teenagers of high school. The "Think outside the trash" project in Kosovo aims to develop a recycling curriculum for young people, especially teenagers in high school, in order to raise awareness about the impact of landfills and improve the environment through education. The project has three steps:
Developing a guidebook for teachers in Pristina, the capital city of Kosovo, with contributions from experts in ecology, recycling, environmental science, and social entrepreneurship. The guidebook will include engaging activities applicable to all areas of study and will feature plans and recommendations for field trips to local recycling institutions.
Hosting a "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" workshop for 70 teachers to coincide with World Clean Up Day in the fall of 2023. The workshop will be a week-long training session where teachers can learn about the curriculum and receive detailed instructions on how to implement it in their classrooms.
Introducing Pristina high school students to the new recycling curriculum and hands-on activities, including recycling competitions between schools, to encourage their active participation in the project. The ultimate goal is to educate and empower young people to become agents of real change and promote a sustainable recycling process in Kosovo.
Remember, before they can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. It is up to us to Advocate, Educate and Empower. Advocate for these changes now. Educate the new generations. Empower them to make improvements in their families and communities. The next generation will become advocates themselves and the (re)cycle will continue!
THINK OUTSIDE THE TRASH
Kosovo is a small country in the Balkan region that stand on the edge of Southeastern Europe. A new country that gained its independence only 15 years ago and has less than two million population and which is known for its hospitality. There is no sustainable recycling process in Kosovo, so, as a result; we have overflowing landfills. So, you can imagine how Kosovo suffers from dense air pollution. Kosovo’s air pollution is 29% and according to the World Health Organization stated Kosovo with a high risk to the environment. And all these environmental detriments can wreak havoc on the health of Kosovars.
But this lack of recycling is not for lack of caring. Our young people do care about the environment, but they rarely learn about recycling process and the impact of landfills. I was told by my teachers that there’s only one day to take care of the environment, on September 17th, World Clean Up Day. So, it is not a lack of caring – Rather it is a lack of education.
The goal of this project is to develop a portfolio/guidebook with very detailed instructions for creative activities to raise students’ awareness/expand knowledge for recycling process; and to unfold it during the “Reduse, reuse and Recycle” workshop to 70 teachers, to get familiar on how recycling and environmental curriculum can be incorporated into various subjects. The emphasis will be on improving Kosovo's environment through the education of new generations.
Think outside the trash; is a recycling process that focuses on our young generation, especially in teenagers of high school. The "Think outside the trash" project in Kosovo aims to develop a recycling curriculum for young people, especially teenagers in high school, in order to raise awareness about the impact of landfills and improve the environment through education. The project has three steps:
Developing a guidebook for teachers in Pristina, the capital city of Kosovo, with contributions from experts in ecology, recycling, environmental science, and social entrepreneurship. The guidebook will include engaging activities applicable to all areas of study and will feature plans and recommendations for field trips to local recycling institutions.
Hosting a "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" workshop for 70 teachers to coincide with World Clean Up Day in the fall of 2023. The workshop will be a week-long training session where teachers can learn about the curriculum and receive detailed instructions on how to implement it in their classrooms.
Introducing Pristina high school students to the new recycling curriculum and hands-on activities, including recycling competitions between schools, to encourage their active participation in the project. The ultimate goal is to educate and empower young people to become agents of real change and promote a sustainable recycling process in Kosovo.
Remember, before they can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. It is up to us to Advocate, Educate and Empower. Advocate for these changes now. Educate the new generations. Empower them to make improvements in their families and communities. The next generation will become advocates themselves and the (re)cycle will continue!
