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Three years ago, regional waste management operator JSC Ecotechprom developed a proprietary environmental literacy program for schoolchildren and students. Classes are held in Moscow schools, colleges, universities, and cultural and family centers by appointment.
Eco-lessons are aimed at developing healthy environmental habits in young Muscovites and fostering a conscious and caring attitude toward the environment. The Moscow City Services Complex explained what specialists teach and how to participate in the program.
Lessons in schools
Environmental literacy classes are free. The format can be customized to suit the children's preferences, including themed lectures, quizzes, and workshops.
During the lectures, specialists discuss Moscow's waste separation program and explain how sorting helps conserve natural resources, reduce waste, and make the world around us cleaner and more beautiful.
The waste separation program began in Moscow almost six years ago, on January 1, 2020. Each site in the city's courtyards is equipped with two-color containers: blue ones for recyclables, and gray ones for mixed waste. The number of program participants and the amount of waste collected are growing every year. In 2024 alone, more than 1.65 million tons were sorted and sent for recycling, compared to only 450,000 tons before the program's launch in 2019.
The "Separate and Act" environmental quiz is particularly popular among schoolchildren. It's a fun and engaging team game for high school students about waste separation and responsible consumption. During the quiz, participants discuss the principles of waste sorting, study product labels, and learn interesting facts about an eco-friendly lifestyle. Some questions require ingenuity and erudition. In the practical task, teams must demonstrate their skills and correctly separate waste into two containers.
To organize a lesson or quiz at an educational institution, simply send a request to the email address: press@eco-pro.ru or through the form atoperator's website.
Classes in museums and eco-centers
The Moscow Museum of Urban Economy at VDNKh also teaches about caring for nature and its resources through play. During the interactive game "Waste Sorting," children and adults can test their knowledge of waste separation. Participants must carefully follow the image on the screen and correctly sort items into five containers: paper, plastic, organic waste, metal, and glass. There are also tricky tasks: for example, they must quickly figure out what to do with batteries or a fire extinguisher. If a participant makes a mistake, they will be told which container they should have chosen.
A display next to the slot machine offers helpful information about recycling and making new things from recycled materials. Visitors can learn how many plastic bottle caps it takes to create a uniquely designed skateboard and what can be gained from recycling bottles. The museum can be visited individually or as part of a study group.
The Yauza Ecocenter also provides useful knowledge. Young guests learn about the eco-professions of the future, challenges in ecology and environmental protection, and solutions. The center hosts thematic lectures, workshops, games, and quests. School groups can sign up for unique lessons featuring demonstrations of natural phenomena. For example, the educational multimedia tour "Ecosphere: Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere" introduces children to the structure of our planet and unusual facts about its inhabitants. To register, call 7 925 194-60-86.
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