EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NA GESTÃO DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS: concepções e práticas de estudantes do Curso Superior de Tecnologia em Gestão Ambiental

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the environmental perception of students of College of Technology in Environmental Management, the CEFET-RJ regarding the Solid Waste Management and Environmental Education, as a driver in changing attitudes and concepts. To collect data we used a questionnaire answered by 68 students in order to analyze and compare the design of the students who are starting the course and those who are graduating. Based on the interpretation of data it was observed that graduating students were more concerned about the problems caused by litter and, especially, were aware in relation to individual attitudes toward production and proper disposal of solid waste. Moreover, it was noted that the Environmental Education graduates attributed a larger role in seeking solutions to environmental impacts.