Educação Ambiental no Campo: estratégias de reciclagem de garrafas PET em uma Escola da Zona Rural de Uruçuí - PI.

Abstract

Concern for preserving the environment and promoting sustainable practices has become increasingly relevant in society today, in the context of education, environmental awareness and the implementation of strategies to reduce environmental impact become essential for the development of a critical and responsible conscience in individuals, especially in rural communities. The present work proposes to analyze and apply PET bottle recycling strategies in a school in the rural area of Uruçuí-PI, addressing strategies in the use of a workshop from the perspective of implementing Environmental Education. The objective of this study is to evaluate the perception of students at an elementary school in the rural area of Uruçuí-PI regarding environmental issues and the disposal of solid waste. The research methodology was firstly a bibliographical research on the topic, which constituted the theoretical basis for the work, then the field study was developed. This study employed a quantitative and qualitative approach. The research sought to emphasize guiding questions about recycling strategies with PET bottles, the first questionnaire aimed to understand the students' profile and also raised questions regarding environmental education, solid waste and recycling, while the second questionnaire sought to clarify student interaction after the workshop held. Therefore, students recognize that recycling is the best way to reduce the impact that waste generates on the environment