This chapter explains how the design of the book is, prepared for the education and training of environmental educators and people interested in the subject of plastics. It is organized into eight units that address the issue of plastics as a health risk and an environmental problem, especially when some […]
This chapter explains the design of the book, which was developed for the training of environmental educators and people interested in the subject of plastics. It is organized into eight units that address the subject of plastics as a health risk and an environmental problem, especially when some inappropriate practices are carried out, such as […]
This unit introduces the topic of solid waste, the different types of waste that are generated and the consequences that mismanagement of these can generate. It offers alternatives to avoid bad disposal practices and guides readers so that they can carry out a correct classification of the various wastes.
This unit introduces the topic of solid waste, the different types of waste generated and the consequences that poor management of these can cause. It offers alternatives to avoid bad disposal practices and guides readers to correctly classify the various types of waste.
This unit takes a historical tour of the origin of plastic and the reasons why and how this material simultaneously has advantages and disadvantages of environmental impact and human health. From the extraction, production and use of plastic materials, all the necessary process for the elaboration of […]
This unit provides a historical overview of the origin of plastic and the reasons why and how this material simultaneously has advantages and disadvantages in terms of environmental impact and human health. From the extraction, production and use of plastic materials, the entire process necessary for the production of plastics teaches the importance of conscious […]
This unit shows how plastic waste, which originates mainly from land-based sources, disrupts various ecosystems, mainly aquatic. It introduces the concept of “plastic islands” as a global phenomenon, a phenomenon to which Guatemala is contributing disproportionately.
This unit shows how plastic waste, which originates mainly from land-based sources, disrupts various ecosystems, mainly aquatic. It introduces the concept of “plastic islands” as a global phenomenon, a phenomenon to which Guatemala is contributing disproportionately.
This unit explains how at each stage of the plastic life cycle it poses specific risks to human health. It warns how all the materials are made or contain chemical substances that can be transferred to the human body, thus allowing us to understand how the accumulated exposure to these substances is introduced into food, beverages, and […]
This unit explains how each stage of the plastic life cycle poses specific risks to human health. It warns how all materials are made from or contain chemicals that can be transferred to the human body, thus allowing us to understand how accumulated exposure to these substances is introduced into food, drink, and even through […]
This unit addresses the issue of the use of plastic items in order to introduce new habits and some practices to take advantage of some of these materials. Alternatives are exposed to solve the problem of the excessive use of plastics, allowing to reflect on the decisions of consumption and use, which could contribute to improve their health [...]
This unit addresses the issue of the use of plastic items with the aim of introducing new habits and some practices to take advantage of some of these materials. Alternatives are presented to solve the problem of the excessive use of plastics, allowing us to reflect on consumption and use decisions, which could contribute to […]
This unit shows how plastic is widespread in the lives of all people, materials that have brought advantages and disadvantages, both personal and environmental. Various data and information show that recycling is very important, but it is not always possible and environmentally it is not always the best option, thus recognizing the need to […]
This unit shows how plastic is widespread in the lives of all people, materials that have brought advantages and disadvantages, both personal and environmental. Various data and information show that recycling is very important, but it is not always possible and environmentally it is not always the best option, thus recognizing the need for a […]
This unit introduces the concept of 'Environmental Justice', allowing reflection on some of the structural problems, such as systematic social exclusion and possible actors, which cause risk conditions for many populations. It emphasizes how active participation -personal and community-, through empowerment and agency, are important to generate significant changes that allow […]
This unit introduces the concept of 'Environmental Justice', allowing us to reflect on some of the structural problems, such as systematic social exclusion and possible actors, that cause risk conditions for many populations. It highlights how active participation – personal and community – through empowerment and agency, are important to generate significant changes that allow […]
This last chapter presents some initiatives and national and international organizations that work on environmental programs, which allow generating processes of social revitalization, creating environments that promote the development of people and self-management of communities, through active participation.
This last chapter presents some national and international initiatives and organizations that work on environmental programs, which allow for the generation of social revitalization processes, creating environments that enhance the development of people and self-management of communities, through active participation.
