19. During Rio +20, named because of the anniversary of Rio'92, some
statespeople and the population debated how our (non)-protection of
the environment has had an impact on the lives of human beings...
20. The idea of creating art out of trash was designed by one of the most
famous Brazilian artists, Vik Muniz. For this work, participants of Rio
+20 were asked to insert recycled trash in order to set an example for
society...
21. Most of the schools created special projects to talk about it.
22. Eco Hab Lab logo – an attempt to make youngsters more aware of
their role in society by helping them build more sustainable houses.
23. One of the things we teach is to operate a machine that creates
bricks with the lands of one of the 'favelas' in Rio called 'Complexo
do Alemão'. The aim is for them to
multiply what they have learned to other dwellers.
24. Some drawbacks and/or challenges:
* Theory x practice.
* Cultural mindset (collective x individual) must be
changed.
* Sometimes, teachers and students are not
committed to the cause.
25. Additional Materials
Waste land - trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNlwh8vT2NU
Video on one of the landfills Rio used to have (Jardim Gramacho 0
Além de Gramacho 2) – in English.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU3Q1aNRyv4&feature=related
Contact:
eduardovasconcellos@prof.educacao.rj.gov.br