Environmental Culture – The Importance of Waste Sorting and Conscious Consumption

Within the framework of curatorial educational activities and in support of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, a seminar entitled “Environmental Culture: Waste Sorting and Conscious Consumption” was held with the participation of students from the Department of Solid State Physics and New Materials Technology of the Faculty of Physics and Technology.

The aim of the seminar was to enhance students’ environmental literacy, foster a culture of responsible attitude toward the environment, and explain the importance of household waste sorting. During the event, the system of separate waste collection, recycling opportunities, resource conservation, and the principles of conscious consumption were discussed in detail.

Students were informed about the environmental and economic benefits of sorting plastic, paper, glass, and metal waste. In addition, the negative impact of excessive consumption on the environment, the limited nature of natural resources, and the personal environmental responsibility of each individual were addressed.

During the seminar, participants shared their opinions and discussed ways to develop environmentally friendly habits in everyday life. Students with practical experience in waste sorting, reducing excessive consumption, and participating in environmental protection initiatives shared their experiences. They presented effective and simple waste sorting methods, provided addresses of recycling centers, and introduced useful mobile applications, offering practical recommendations.

The event was aimed at developing students’ environmental thinking, fostering responsible consumption habits, and supporting the principles of sustainable development. Such educational seminars play an important role in shaping the civic responsibility of future specialists.