Projecto CUORE STUDY OF WASTE IN THE CUORE PARTNER COUNTRIES
May 24, 2015
Projecto CUORE
STUDY OF WASTE IN THE CUORE PARTNER COUNTRIES
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STUDY PROCEDURES
Design of two questionnaires/Observation grids in all the partner schools targeted at families and schools
Data collection in every schoolData analysis in every schoolDesigning action plans at a local levelComparing results and plans among all partner
countries (benchmarking)Agreeing on a “Handbook of Good Environmental
Practice” on Waste
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WASTE AT HOME(Collection and recycling habits
in our educational communities)
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I - Survey (vide appendix___) Sample
Country/School N0. of Households Surveyed
1. GermanyWilhelm Löhe Schule – Nuremberg
100
2. ItalyS.M.S. Pacifici de Magistris – Sezze
120
3. LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary School – Vilnius
60
4. PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School – Ostrów W.
223
5. PortugalEsc. Sec. Manuel Teixeira Gomes - Portimão
60
6. RomaniaElena Cuza School - Iasi
191
7. RomaniaTitu Maiorescu School - Iasi
146
8. SpainES Torres Villaroel - Salamanca
102
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WASTE - GOOD PRACTICEFAMILIES / COMMUNITY
GOOD PRACTICE
GermanyWlihlelm.
Lohe SchuleNuremberg
ItalyS.M.S.
Pacifici de Magistris
Sezze
LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary
School Vilnius
PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School
Ostrów W.
Portugal E.S. Manuel
Teixeira GomesPortimão
RomaniaElena Cuza
SchoolIasi
RomaniaTitu Maiorescu
SchoolIasi
SpainI.E.S. Tiorres
VillaroelSalamanca
a significant number of the families surveyed separate waste for recycling;
X X X X X X
the whole family takes responsibility for waste selection, in a significant number of households;
X X X X
there are enough collecting points/ containers with adequate capacity in their area of residence;
X X X X
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WASTE - GOOD PRACTICEFAMILIES / COMMUNITY
GOOD PRACTICE
GermanyWlihlelm.
Lohe SchuleNuremberg
ItalyS.M.S.
Pacifici de Magistris
Sezze
LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary
School Vilnius
PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School
Ostrów W.
Portugal E.S. Manuel
Teixeira GomesPortimão
RomaniaElena Cuza
SchoolIasi
RomaniaTitu Maiorescu
SchoolIasi
SpainI.E.S. Tiorres
VillaroelSalamanca
the collection of waste is done within acceptable frequency by local authorities;
X X X X X X
a significant percentage of the people surveyed use or have used recycled / recyclable materials, mainly paper and glass;
X X X X
a significant percentage of the surveyed refer they use the exchange system of mobile companies when buying a new mobile phone;
X X
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GOOD PRACTICE
GermanyWlihlelm.
Lohe SchuleNuremberg
ItalyS.M.S.
Pacifici de Magistris
Sezze
LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary
School Vilnius
PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School
Ostrów W.
Portugal E.S. Manuel
Teixeira GomesPortimão
RomaniaElena Cuza
SchoolIasi
RomaniaTitu Maiorescu
SchoolIasi
SpainI.E.S. Tiorres
VillaroelSalamanca
a significant percentage of the surveyed mention that they rarely or never use discardable dishes, glasses and cutlery;
X X X X
a significant percentage of the surveyed state they prefer to buy unpackaged products;
X X
most people surveyed consider that they are relatively well-informed about environmental issues; there’s a growing interest in environmental activities
X X X X X X
WASTE - GOOD PRACTICEFAMILIES / COMMUNITY
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GOOD PRACTICE
GermanyWlihlelm.
Lohe SchuleNuremberg
ItalyS.M.S.
Pacifici de Magistris
Sezze
LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary
School Vilnius
PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School
Ostrów W.
Portugal E.S. Manuel
Teixeira GomesPortimão
RomaniaElena Cuza
SchoolIasi
RomaniaTitu Maiorescu
SchoolIasi
SpainI.E.S. Tiorres
VillaroelSalamanca
most people surveyed consider that school performs an important or very important role in fostering youngsters’ environmental awareness;
X X X X X
a significant number of families take unwanted or out-of-date medicines to the chemist’s;
X
a significant number of families take household appliances and electronic equipment to collecting points.
X X X X
WASTE - GOOD PRACTICEFAMILIES / COMMUNITY
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WASTE - BAD PRACTICEFAMILIES / COMMUNITY
BAD PRACTICE
GermanyWlihlelm.
Lohe SchuleNuremberg
ItalyS.M.S.
Pacifici de Magistris
Sezze
LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary
School Vilnius
PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School
Ostrów W.
Portugal E.S. Manuel
Teixeira GomesPortimão
RomaniaElena Cuza
SchoolIasi
RomaniaTitu Maiorescu
SchoolIasi
SpainI.E.S. Tiorres
VillaroelSalamanca
a considerable percentage of the families do not select garbage at home
X X X X X X X
a considerable percentage of the families do not use recyclable materials
X X X X X
most people state that they always or frequently use paper napkins
X X X X X X
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WASTE - BAD PRACTICEFAMILIES / COMMUNITY
BAD PRACTICE
GermanyWlihlelm.
Lohe SchuleNuremberg
ItalyS.M.S.
Pacifici de Magistris
Sezze
LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary
School Vilnius
PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School
Ostrów W.
Portugal E.S. Manuel
Teixeira GomesPortimão
RomaniaElena Cuza
SchoolIasi
RomaniaTitu Maiorescu
SchoolIasi
SpainI.E.S. Tiorres
VillaroelSalamanca
a large proportion of the surveyed expressed their preference for packaged/disposable products
X X X X X X X
large majority of the surveyed use bags supplied by the shops
X X X X X X
there aren’t enough sensitizing campaigns about selective collection promoted by local authorities
X X X X
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WASTE - BAD PRACTICEFAMILIES / COMMUNITY
BAD PRACTICE
GermanyWlihlelm.
Lohe SchuleNuremberg
ItalyS.M.S.
Pacifici de Magistris
Sezze
LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary
School Vilnius
PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School
Ostrów W.
Portugal E.S. Manuel
Teixeira GomesPortimão
RomaniaElena Cuza
SchoolIasi
RomaniaTitu Maiorescu
SchoolIasi
SpainI.E.S. Tiorres
VillaroelSalamanca
there aren’t enough selective collection points in rural and urban areas
X X X X X X
the collection of selective waste by local authorities is not frequent enough
X X X X
not many families have dust bins for selective waste collection
X X X X X
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WASTE AT SCHOOL(Collection and recycling habits
in our school)
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WASTE - GOOD PRACTICESCHOOL
GOOD PRACTICE
GermanyWlihlelm.
Lohe SchuleNuremberg
ItalyS.M.S.
Pacifici de Magistris
Sezze
LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary
School Vilnius
PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School
Ostrów W.
Portugal E.S. Manuel
Teixeira GomesPortimão
RomaniaElena Cuza
SchoolIasi
RomaniaTitu Maiorescu
SchoolIasi
SpainI.E.S. Tiorres
VillaroelSalamanca
the majority of waste produced is selectively collected
x X X X X
the school has special containers for selective collection
X X X X X X X
the school population surveyed consider that containers have the right capacity and are adequately distributed
X X X X
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WASTE - GOOD PRACTICESCHOOL
GOOD PRACTICE
GermanyWlihlelm.
Lohe SchuleNuremberg
ItalyS.M.S.
Pacifici de Magistris
Sezze
LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary
School Vilnius
PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School
Ostrów W.
Portugal E.S. Manuel
Teixeira GomesPortimão
RomaniaElena Cuza
SchoolIasi
RomaniaTitu Maiorescu
SchoolIasi
SpainI.E.S. Tiorres
VillaroelSalamanca
the school uses recycled and rechargeable materials (paper/inkpots and toners)
X X X
development of awareness campaigns targeted at the school community
X X X X X X
the school uses selective waste containers to collect paper/cardboard, plastic/ metal and glass located by the school building
X X X X X X
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WASTE - BAD PRACTICESCHOOL
BAD PRACTICE
GermanyWlihlelm.
Lohe SchuleNuremberg
ItalyS.M.S.
Pacifici de Magistris
Sezze
LithuaniaSausio 13 Secondary
School Vilnius
PolandSalesian Sisters Primary School
Ostrów W.
Portugal E.S. Manuel
Teixeira GomesPortimão
RomaniaElena Cuza
SchoolIasi
RomaniaTitu Maiorescu
SchoolIasi
SpainI.E.S. Tiorres
VillaroelSalamanca
there are no containers for selective collection of batteries and chemical products
X X X X X X
the school uses disposable materials
(e.g. toilet towels, plastic and paper dishes)
X X X X X
the school does not promote projects to raise students’ environmental awareness on a regular basis, neither does it engage them in waste selective collection and recycling campaigns.
X X X
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WASTEAnalysis of data collection
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A - FAMILIES / COMMUNITY
GOOD PRACTICE
In most schools, a significant percentage of families surveyed:
State that the collection of selective waste is done within acceptable frequency by local authorities;Consider that they are relatively well-informed about environmental issues.
BAD PRACTICE
In most schools, a significant percentage of families surveyed:
Use paper napkins;State there aren’t any selective collection points for electric or electronic equipment;Prefer packaged products;Use bags supplied by the shops;Consider that there aren’t enough selective collection points in rural and urban areas. Do not select garbage at home;
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B - SCHOOLGOOD PRACTICE
Most schools:
Support selective waste collection;Have selective waste collectors;Carry out information/sensitizing campaigns;Are fully aware of the importance of selective waste collection and use the already existing collectors appropriately.
BAD PRACTICE In most schools:
There isn’t any selective collection of batteries and chemical products;Disposable materials such as plastic and paper are used;Waste is commonly found on the floor in some facilities;There isn’t enough use of recycled materials.