ELECTRONIC WASTE: THE PROBLEM WITH THE ENVIRONMENT AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS – WHAT DOES SCHOOL HAVE TO DO WITH IT?

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.216592530075

• Palavras-chave: Conscious Consumption. Electronic Waste. Basic Education. Ecological Degradation.

• Keywords: Conscious Consumption. Electronic Waste. Basic Education. Ecological Degradation.

• Abstract:

  The present study aimed to analyze how the topic of electronic waste is addressed in Basic Education, through a bibliographic survey conducted between 2016 and 2021. Solid waste (SW) has been an integral part of human life throughout history, and with technological ad-vances and increased consumption, there has been a growing generation of electronic waste, whose inadequate management has serious socio-environmental impacts. In view of the abo-ve, the methodology adopted in this study was structured in three stages: integrative literatu-re review, search and selection of articles, and interpretation and analysis of the data collec-ted. The results indicate that, although there are a considerable number of publications on the subject, there is still a lack of studies that promote a critical and interdisciplinary appro-ach, which is essential for the effective consolidation of Environmental Education in the school curriculum. In addition, there is a need for pedagogical actions that transcend theore-tical teaching, incorporating practical activities and projects that involve the school commu-nity, aiming at the formation of conscious citizens committed to sustainability.