Hacia Basura cero en la Asignatura Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad: Una experiencia de extensión llevada a la curricularización

Abstract

The article outlines the evolution and achievements of the  "Towards Zero Waste" projects, which began in 2019 in  collaboration with the Chair of Science, Technology, and  Society (STS) at the “Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y  Naturales y Agrimensura” (FaCENA) of UNNE. These  projects encompass several educational activities,  advocating for the integration of extension work into the  curriculum, with a focus on comprehensive urban solid  waste management, the promotion of sustainable  environmental practices and community education. The  approach combines theoretical lessons with hands-on  workshops in composting and recycling, structured as  productive cycles. Within the 'Towards Zero Waste' projects, the aim is to enhance environmental awareness and train students to become changemakers. Moreover, a  variety of activities, both virtual and in-person, have been  developed and adapted to the formats necessitated by the  pandemic, resulting in a positive impact on both the educational community and society at large. This approach has established an educational model that effectively  blends theory with field practice, addressing local  environmental issues in an interdisciplinary manner. As a  result, it has evolved into a positive feedback loop that  provides concrete and feasible solutions for each situation,  embedding these activities into the curriculum  through the integration of extension work.