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05/05/2014
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Schools resume classes in place that encourage sustainable consumption
Rio - Conspicuous consumption is a major feature of contemporary society , which is still seeking to buy goods a kind of personal fulfillment . The problem is that this culture is transmitted to children , and if that thought is perpetuated , it is possible that there is not enough natural resources in the near future. Amidst this scenario , schools have an important role in raising awareness for the small risks of consumerism .
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Institutions of public and private education has included in its curriculum or extracurricular activities in lessons and projects on sustainability and responsible consumption . " Increasingly schools work with these issues and more aware students who , in turn , educate parents ," explains Edgar Flexa Ribeiro , president of the Union of Estabecimentos Basic Education in Rio ( SINEPE ) .
The Mopi , for example, adopted everyday practices , such as replacing disposable plastic cups for bottles that are distributed at the beginning of the year . Park School already has a Plan for Sustainable Goals , which proposes the use of food from the garden and orchard school students at lunch , and encourages the use of hitchhiking , among others .
In Ciep Francisco Cavalcanti Pontes de Miranda , in Campo Grande , students create two quails and care gardens . Professor Lucio Tan , agricultural techniques , says the goal of the project is to show children that one need not buy processed foods .
" The idea is that they realize that they can make some things at home without going to the supermarket . Besides being healthy, it tastes better , "says the teacher .
You Pandiá Calógeras State College in São Gonçalo , biology professor Ricardo Harduim implemented the Education and Climate Change program , with the Zero Carbon Project . For each tonne of carbon emitted into the atmosphere by the school , five trees are planted by the students .
" Everyone should feel responsible for the effects of their actions on nature . Food waste , for example , is very harmful to the environment because organic waste heat 21 times more than carbon dioxide. Riding in the car and consume electricity in exaggeration also contribute to air pollution, " Harduim account.
The environmental consultant Alessandro Azzoni reinforces that consumerism is the main factor of environmental degradation . " People should start consuming only what they need," he warns .
Children's advertising is seen as the villain
The children's advertising is seen by many as the main responsible for stimulating consumer culture on children . " No one is born consumerist " says psychologist Lais Fontenelle , Alana Institute . " Until 12 years ago, have little capacity to deal with critical persuasion , so believe in advertisements more easily ."
The environmental consultant Alessandro Azzoni agree . "Youth does not have a parameter to know where to stop , because it is always launched something new . There is a need to purchase imposed by the media , "he argues .
So it is up to families and schools convey to children sustainable values . " Families that encourage materialism and schools that encourage competitiveness contribute to young shoppers ," says Lais .
For her , the best way is to educate by example. " Consistency is the best tool for transformation. No use prohibit the mother 's son buy a toy and leave the mall with several bags of clothes for her , "says the psychologist.
SUSTAINABLE ATTITUDES
WANT OR NEED ?
Before answering the request of the children to buy something at the grocery store or toy store, parents should ask their children if the product is even necessary . An alternative is not to frustrate the little match before leaving home to be purchased .
HEALTHY SNACKS
Processed foods , besides being unhealthy , generate much waste , depending on the packaging . Therefore , the ideal is to encourage children to eat natural snacks such as fruit , sandwiches and juices . To save , use plastic containers instead of foil .
EXCHANGE OF TOYS
Children easily sicken of toys , so it is important to encourage little ones to trade with friends . So everyone always have new releases without buying . The idea also applies to clothes and books , among others .
DONATIONS
If parents want to gift their children with toys or new clothes , worth entering into an agreement for a curio be donated . Thus , the closet is free of stored items useless and even children learn to be compassionate , less selfish and detached .
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Many children bind fun to spend money , since in most cases the leisure happens in malls . Thus , it is up to parents to provide free and fun alternatives such as walking in the park , hiking , trips to the beach or waterfall and playing in the square .
REUSE
With creativity , many packaging can be reused to make toys . Just ask for small use their imaginations . In addition , parents should teach their children to separate recyclables before discarding it . The child will play this action in the future.
Source : The Day - Online
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