Workshop on World Recycling Day at Uzhhorod Lyceum "Intellect" - IRCEF

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Workshop on World Recycling Day at Uzhhorod Lyceum “Intellect”

In commemoration of World Recycling Day, observed annually on November 15, researchers from the nature branch of the Transcarpathian Regional Museum of Local Lore, with the support of the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe, organized an engaging workshop for 4th-grade students at Uzhhorod Lyceum “Intellect” under the guidance of their class teacher, V. Symkovych. The workshop commenced with an informative session on waste sorting and recycling center locations in Uzhhorod. Most students, which was encouraging, already knew about waste sorting techniques at home and shared their expertise with museum workers. The museum presented a specific place for collecting plastic containers and batteries in order to show their dedication to recycling. Ruslana Dzhahman, a senior researcher in the Nature Branch, showed the students how to repurpose waste by transforming used jeans into bags, cosmetic pouches, and even necklaces, while glass bottles could be transformed into charming flower vases and threads may be used for scent bags.

A highlight of the workshop was a glass plate crafted from a recycled bottle, presented by museum director Olha Shumovska. The plate depicted the iconic Uzhhorod Castle and served as a unique souvenir from the museum. Ms. Shumovska explained the intricate process of creating such pieces, involving heating the bottle to a temperature of 720° and then hand-engraving the image. Students saw an interesting cartoon before engaging in the hands-on part of the event to increase their understanding of the impact of waste on wildlife. Students created scented compositions using sea salt, dried flowers, leftover threads, paper, and scent oils in glass jars they brought with them. This creative process not only benefited the children but also produced colorful and aromatic arrangements for their homes. Furthermore, more than twenty glass jars were saved from the landfill, keeping up with recycling requirements. The lapbooks “Towards ZERO WASTE,” recently published at the initiative of the Institute of Ecological and Religious Studies, played a crucial role in imparting the basic rules of recycling during the workshop. This collaborative effort between researchers, educators, and environmental organizations underscored the commitment to nurturing environmental awareness and sustainable practices among the younger generation.

The event was held within the framework of cooperation between the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF) headed by Olexander Bokotey) and the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU Bundesverband, NABU International), project coordinators Ivan Tymofeiev (NABU), and Nataliya Kulya (IRCEF).

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