Change The Way You Think About Waste

WWF works with schools in Singapore to change the way they approach waste and support a circular economy. Students will apply design thinking to formulate an action plan that will be implemented in their school to better manage waste.

Objectives

• Build understanding on waste management practices.
• Involve the school community in reducing and recycling waste.
• Reduce the school’s carbon footprint and support circular economy.

Project Format

• Five one-hour workshops
• Workshops can be conducted in-person or virtually

Project Outline:

Workshop 1

• Introduction to project and getting to know the committee

Workshop 2

• Learn the impacts of excessive waste on nature and how to manage waste right

Workshop 3

• Learn the importance of reducing through the concept of circular economy
• Learn different ways to conduct outreach activities in school

Workshop 4

• Develop action plans to reduce the waste in their school

Workshop 5 (1.5 – 2 months after Workshop 4)

• Key learnings from the project & feedback