In 1978 the UNESCO adopts a central vision of environmental education within the framework of its environmental education programme (1975–1995). In line with this goal… Read More »The Role of Educational Intervention in Environmental Action
1. Educational Intervention In accordance with the Tbilisi declaration, the ultimate objective of environmental education is for the general populace to get actively involved in… Read More »Educational Intervention and Environmental Action
Environmental education is interdisciplinary, drawing from biological, sociological, anthropological, and economic political and human resources. It is also agreed that it is the process of… Read More »The Concept of Environmental Education
Environmental education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the environment. As a… Read More »Importance of Educational Intervention in Environmental Action
Responsible environmental uses better known as sustainable development as defined by WCED (1987), as an approach which seeks to reconcile human needs and capacity of… Read More »Responsible Environmental Uses (Sustainable Development)
Waste issues start at production. Producers are any brand holder with connections to a commercial market or packaging market in Ontario (Ministry of Environment, Conservation… Read More »Roles of Producers and Corporations in Waste Management
Ambient Air: Atmospheric air which has not been contaminated by pollutants. Primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen it also includes small amounts of carbon, helium,… Read More »Waste Management Terms and their Meanings
Environmental education is becoming increasingly important is our lives and cities. As cities become more congested, populated, and busy, knowledge of the impact we each… Read More »Importance of Environmental Education
Although new regulation puts responsibility back on the producers, consumers still play a vital role in reducing the amount of waste that reaches landfills (Ministry… Read More »Roles of Consumers in Waste Management
It’s not hard to reduce the waste you use in your life every day. Take some time and look at the products you use every… Read More »Roles of Government in Waste Management
While the environmental issues associated with the accumulation and processing of waste may be apparent, there are other impacts to be considered. In addition to… Read More »Environmental and Social Impacts of Waste and Waste Management Strategies
An estimated 90% of all boxboard, newsprint, and paper is collected for recycling in Ontario’s residential sector (Giroux, 2014), but how is it processed? Although… Read More »Papermaking Process Complete Guide
As human populations continue to grow and consume it is critical that waste management systems take into consideration the sustainably issues related to product design,… Read More »8 Proper Methods of Waste Management
Hazardous wastes, when not properly managed, can threaten human, animal, and environmental health. The Environmental Protection Agency describes hazardous waste as possessing at least one… Read More »Characteristics of Hazardous Wastes
Recyclables are materials which can be reprocessed into new products. Materials that can be recycled include aluminum and other metals, some types of plastic, glass,… Read More »Recyclable Materials: Meaning and Recycling Contamination Rates
Not only are there multiple sources of waste, but there are multiple types of wastes. It is important to understand the characteristics of each type… Read More »Types of Wastes: Solid Waste, Liquid Waste and Gaseous Waste
An indicator of a healthy ecosystem is its ability to naturally decompose wastes into smaller base components for example, water, minerals, and nutrients that are… Read More »Introduction to Waste Management and Sources of Waste
Fire is rapid combustion resulting in release of heat and light of flame which therefore makes fire prevention procedures very necessary. Fire occurs in different… Read More »General Fire Prevention and Control Procedure
