Informational project for students "The lessons on sustainable consumption"

The implementation of this project aims to promote a culture of consumption oriented towards a healthy lifestyle, rational use of resources and a careful attitude to the environment. The support of this project is an investment in a sustainable future. We strive to form students - value attitude towards health and the environment; - Motivation and skills of choosing goods and services taking into account their impact on the state of the environment and human health during the life cycle; - ability to regulate their own and family needs for consumption and save resources in different economic situations. It is planned to disseminate informational materials in schools of Ukraine for use in the educational process, published online on the website of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Information and methodological materials are being developed. Content of materials is in agreement with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. The Project involves the use of informational and methodological materials. The materials of the project: Are adapted for formal and informal education in general education institutions (general secondary education) and out-of-school education, in particular for the cross-cutting content line "Environmental Safety and Sustainable Development"; Will be included in the list of educational programs, textbooks and teaching aids recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine; Are placed in the free access on the educational portal of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Internet resources of the project partners. The information materials for schoolchildren cover all life situations associated with the consumption (use) of various goods, services, use of energy, water and other resources: In school (at work); In town; At home; On vacation; In store; Outdoors. The considered environmental aspects are related to the consumption (use) of the following: Food and beverages; Household chemicals; Products of hygiene ; Textiles, clothing, footwear and accessories; Stationery; Toys; Materials for repair and decoration; Computer and other equipment; Furniture; Vehicles. They contain interesting information, practical tasks, fairy tales, games with the use of modern design, author's drawings, infographics, photos and other illustrative material. Methodological materials for teachers and educators contain recommendations, lesson plans, tests, videos and other materials to be used in the educational process. Thanks to the project implementation, the results will be obtained: - A free information package for schoolchildren is developed and available for familiarization with the principles of sustainable consumption; - A developed and accessible free tool for teachers of schools with methodological recommendations for reporting information on sustainable consumption to students; - Involvement of implementation of the information package "Lessons on Sustainable Consumption" of educational institutions from all regions of Ukraine; - receiving feedback from students participating in the project through a competition. Implementing the project in the long run will allow students to change the behavior of consumers and contribute to the transition to a sustainable consumption model in Ukraine. We are looking for interested organizations for possible portnership. The project needs partnership support to popularize its use among educational institutions in the regions of Ukraine. Experts from the team of developers are ready to organize and conduct training for teachers and methodologists to promote sustainable consumption. Also, the project can be adapted and distributed to other countries.