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The simplest example is cleaning activities at school. This method can increase students' awareness of the environment.
27 Maret 2024 19:25
Brilio.net - Recently we have often come across various information about natural disasters that hit our beloved nation. This is caused by massive environmental ignorance, such as littering, building buildings on open green land, and various other environmental crimes.
As a result, nature is no longer able to withstand the various impacts that humans have had on it, so that what humans do to nature will return to them as a result. The rise in environmental crime is accompanied by various supporting factors, but what needs to be paid attention to is the lack of awareness in society regarding environmental concerns. The best place to foster a sense of love for nature is school.
So what are examples of environmental care in schools that can instill a culture of love for nature in students?
Caring for the environment around the school can be easily done, as long as there is a willingness on the part of the teachers and students to handle it. If both parties at the school have the same goals, various nature and environmental love agendas can easily be held.
For example, school cleaning activities, this activity is the easiest to do. Teachers and students can comb the entire area and work together in picking up trash, watering plants, cleaning classrooms, cleaning gutters, and much more. If you want to know more examples of environmental care in schools, you can see the information below.
Here are 10 examples of caring for the environment at school, instilling a culture of love for nature in students. As reported by brilio.net from various sources, Wednesday (27/3).
An example of caring for the environment at school, raising student awareness from an early age
Examples of caring for the environment at school
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1. Implement a waste recycling program
An example of caring for the environment in schools can be done by holding a waste recycling program. Schools can facilitate the sustainability of this program by providing waste bins according to type, namely organic and non-organic waste bins.
Next, the students are directed to dispose of each waste according to its type, organic waste can be used as natural compost which plants need. Meanwhile, non-organic waste, such as paper, plastic, and so on can be collected and reprocessed into various recyclable items. If this program can be implemented well, the school community will realize the benefits of caring for the environment
2. Create a sustainable school garden
The next example of caring for the environment at school is by creating a sustainable school garden. The school, supported by teachers and student representatives, can utilize open green land as a school garden. Apart from aesthetic factors, the construction of this park can be an interesting learning tool.
Biodiversity such as plants that have medicinal properties can be planted on this land. Apart from that, you can also create a small livestock area at the same time, such as a fish pond or rabbit cage. School gardens are one of the best environmental care learning facilities.
3. Organize a tree seedling planting program
Holding a program to plant tree seedlings in open green areas is one example of concrete environmental care in schools. The planting is intended to make the area around the school beautiful and also as a shelter for other biodiversity. These trees can be useful as contributors of clean oxygen in the school environment. Apart from that, planting tree seedlings can also improve the beauty of the school.
Shady trees can be used by teachers as a learning area outside the classroom, for learning to explore a more interesting environment. This program can foster students' awareness of the environment, both at school and in the environment where they live.
4. Organize an agenda for environmental cleanup activities
As stated previously, the easiest example of caring for the environment in schools is by holding an environmental cleanup activity agenda. Environmental clean activities can involve all school residents without exception. The areas cleaned are classrooms, teachers' rooms, canteens, fields, green open areas and various other school infrastructure.
Apart from fostering togetherness and training students not to be afraid of getting dirty, this activity is also very useful in cultivating a spirit of love for the environment in them. Teachers and other school staff can also package this activity to make it more interesting and fun so that students are happier following the clean school environment agenda.
5. Save energy
Another example of caring for the environment in schools that is very easy to implement is by saving energy. Saving energy functions as a learning action for students, energy that has always been used without saving has resulted in excessive energy exploitation.
As a result, natural conditions are getting worse and could pose a threat of natural disasters in the future. Energy savings can be achieved by turning off all electronic devices for a certain period of time, apart from that, it can be achieved by inviting all school residents not to use private vehicles when going to or returning from school. It is hoped that students will become more aware of the importance of utilizing sufficient energy for the better sustainability of natural life.
An example of caring for the environment at school, suitable as a forum for educating love of nature
Examples of caring for the environment at school
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6. Hold environmental awareness outreach
The next example of caring for the environment in schools is by holding environmental awareness outreach. Schools can hold this kind of agenda to instill concern for the environment in students. This counseling can take the form of explaining the impacts or consequences if the environment is not maintained properly, and also how to take concrete steps to maintain the environment. Schools can also collaborate with local environmental observer communities to make this activity a success.
7. Maintain biodiversity
Biodiversity in the school environment can be well maintained if the school community has high environmental awareness. The availability of green open land in the school environment can become an area for sustainable biological development. Various varieties of medicinal plants, fruit, or breeding grounds for wild animals are also important factors in maintaining biodiversity. This can foster a much higher awareness of the environment in students.
8. Teach environmental education
An example of school environmental care that needs to be improved is by teaching environmental education. Subject matter regarding the environment needs to be further integrated into teaching and learning activities. Students are invited to know, understand and love the natural life around them. Students need to be introduced to the various impacts of natural destruction that are currently occurring, such as global warming, flooding, resource scarcity, and so on.
9. Reduce the use of single-use items
A concrete step to foster a culture of love for nature and the environment is by holding a program to reduce the use of single-use items. The disposable items in question are items that cannot be recycled, as a result they become non-organic waste that harms nature. Examples include plastic drink bottles, styrofoam, and so on.
10. Collaborate with the community or government
The last example of environmental care in schools is by collaborating with the community or local government in holding various environmental care agendas. Schools can submit event proposals to various environmental observers, then all school residents will be invited to work together in carrying out actions to love the environment. Such as planting 1 thousand new tree seedlings around schools, and so on. This activity can stimulate environmental awareness in students.
Those are 10 examples of caring for the environment at school, instilling a culture of love for nature in students. The hope is that once you know the various ideas for organizing agendas around caring for the environment, you can put them into practice in the school environment. You can invite friends or teachers to hold this activity. Love your environment, nature will certainly give you goodness. Hopefully this information is useful!
Intern/Zidan Fajri
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
