Litter clean-up participants move beyond theoretical environmentalism, bridging the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world application by developing collaboration, practicing problem-solving, assessing normative thinking, and illustrating systems thinking regarding waste streams. We must be vigilant in improving ourselves in natural and human environments.
Earth Day was never intended to be a celebration. Rather, it brought attention to the environmental crisis and its effects on human and natural systems. It brings people together to express their shared values and illustrate how daily actions are crucial to protect the planet and its inhabitants from threats like climate change and pollution for future generations.
Therefore, we need to move beyond theoretical environmentalism. In the context of "Sustainability Education Competencies" (often aligned with UNESCO frameworks), these activities bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world application by developing collaboration, practicing strategic and integrated problem-solving, understanding, and negotiating values and ethics, and illustrating systems thinking regarding waste streams.
This litter clean-up is open to STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF.
