The involvement of future generations in the circular economy paradigm: an empirical analysis on aluminium packaging recycling in Spain
Author
Buil, Pilar
Roger, Olga
Selvam, Rejina Mary
Prieto Sandoval, Julieth Vanessa
Publication date
2017-12-15ISSN
2071-1050
Abstract
The European circular economy action plan, launched in 2015 includes a group of measures
aligned with the 3r principles. To meet recycling goals, valuable materials such as aluminium must
have packaging that helps to increase their recycling rate above the current 45.6%. This recycling
rate could be improved with the help of current consumers and the education of future generations.
In this way, the aim of this study is to prove the positive effects of childhood education in the circular
economy by teaching sustainable practices in the case of aluminium packaging recycling. The study
was conducted in the form of a survey, with data being gathered via questionnaires carried out “pre”
and “post” workshop in schools of different regions of Spain in students between 8 and 12 years old.
This study provides an exciting opportunity to advance our knowledge of the use of workshops to
increase children’s knowledge, awareness, and intention of recycling.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Accepted version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
334 - Forms of organization and cooperation in the economy
36 - Safeguarding the mental and material necessities of life
37 - Education
Keywords
Reciclatge (Residus, etc.)
Recycling (Waste, etc.)
Reciclado
Educació ambiental
Environmental education
Educación ambiental
Pages
13
Publisher
MDPI
Collection
9; 12
Is part of
Sustainability
Citation
Buil Gazol, Maria Pilar; Roger-Loppacher, Olga; Selvam, Rejina M.; Prieto-Sandoval, Vanessa. «The involvement of future generations in the circular economy paradigm: an empirical analysis on aluminium packaging recycling in Spain». Sustainability, 2017, vol. 9, núm. 12, art. 2345. Disponible en: <https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/12/2345>. Fecha de acceso: 25 nov. 2019. DOI: 10.3390/su9122345
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