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Eco-Friendly Plastic Bottle Recycling Project

The project aims to create a self-sustainable ecological initiative at the Miguel Grau Seminar educational institution in Salaverry, focusing on the collection and recycling of plastic bottles to promote environmental awareness among students and the community. It highlights the importance of recycling PET plastic, outlines the project's objectives, expected results, and budget, and emphasizes the need for community involvement in environmental care. The initiative seeks to generate economic resources through the sale of collected bottles while fostering an eco-efficient culture.

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Eco-Friendly Plastic Bottle Recycling Project

The project aims to create a self-sustainable ecological initiative at the Miguel Grau Seminar educational institution in Salaverry, focusing on the collection and recycling of plastic bottles to promote environmental awareness among students and the community. It highlights the importance of recycling PET plastic, outlines the project's objectives, expected results, and budget, and emphasizes the need for community involvement in environmental care. The initiative seeks to generate economic resources through the sale of collected bottles while fostering an eco-efficient culture.

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NOMBRE DEL PROYECTO:

Let's protect by taking care of our planet Earth through


from the collection of plastic bottles - 2015. Let's see if it
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DESIGN AND PROMOTION OF A SELF-SUSTAINABLE ECOLOGICAL PROJECT
COLLECTION AND LATER REUSE and/or SALE OF PLASTIC BOTTLES FOR
THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
MIGUEL GRAU SEMINAR OF THE DISTRICT OF SALAVERRY - 2014 (remember that
the end is the sale of the bottles, it can be proposed to make crafts with them.
bottles collected

II. LOCALIZATION:

I.E. 8024 - Miguel Grau Seminario


District: Salaverry
Provincia: Trujillo
Department: La Libertad

III. FRAME OF REFERENCE

1. Plastic bottles take between 100 to 700 years to degrade.


depending on the thickness of the plastic. Given this situation, we consider the
next project that aims to, in a practical way, raise awareness and
permanent adoption of students, administrative staff, teachers and
manager of the necessary collection and recovery of products
renewable disposables like plastic.
2. Our planet needs humans to know how to make the most of it.
maximum, the resources that nature provides us.
3. For the project to be sustainable, the amount must be taken into account.
of bottles collected to pay for the initial investment, if taken into account
that a kilo of plastic is sold for approximately S/. 0.70 and that each medium bottle
In Peru, it weighs approximately 25 grams, but the bottles that are
They will collect sales sound from the kiosk and since they are small, it would be necessary to
consider a total of more than 40 bottles to complete a kilo.
The initial cost of the collecting bottle would be approximately 150 soles or around
214 kilos in plastic, so one would think that the recovery of capital
collecting about 50 kilos (2000 plastic bottles) monthly would be
about four and a half months approximately which makes it viable.

I. Environmental pollution
Environmental pollution is referred to as the presence of any agent in the environment.
(physical, chemical, or biological) or a combination of several agents in places,
forms and concentrations that are or may be harmful to health, safety or
for the well-being of the population, or that may be harmful to plant life
the animal, impede the normal use of the properties and places of recreation and enjoyment of
the same.

As man's power over nature increases, new


needs as a consequence of life in society, the environment that surrounds it
is deteriorating more and more. The social behavior of man, which led him to
communicate through language, which later formed human culture, it
it allowed them to differentiate themselves from other living beings. But while they adapt to the environment
environment to survive, man adapts and modifies that same environment according to his
needs

II. POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET)

PET is a type of plastic raw material derived from petroleum, corresponding to its
formula like that of an aromatic polyester. Its technical name is Polyethylene Terephthalate or
Polyethylene terephthalate. It began to be used as a raw material in fibers for the
textile industry and film production.

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) belongs to the group of synthetic materials.


called polyesters, was discovered by British scientists Whinfield and
Dickson, in the year 1941, who patented it as a polymer for manufacturing
fibers.

III. Recycling of PET

PET is the most commonly recycled plastic in the U.S. and Europe. It is used
generally in containers and bottles and often contains stabilizers and
flame retardants. The total amount of pigments and additives it contains can
reach 30% of its weight. Its production uses irritating substances and during its
heavy metals such as catalysts can be used in production, which
will ultimately be released into the environment. However, it is considered that PET does not
causes severe impacts on health, and represents a lesser risk to the environment than
PVC. Greenpeace believes that the recycling of PET, as well as that of plastics that to
the following must be encouraged.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Includes beverage bottles (such as bottles for drinks)
2-liter drinks), bags to cook frozen food right there and trays for
microwave heated foods. PET plastic represents approximately 7%
of all plastics.

Remember that the mother of the lamb is recycling


RECYCLING
The first human beings did not have a waste management strategy.
solids, as there was simply no need. Probably, due to the fact
that they did not stay in one fixed place for a considerable amount of time to
accumulate a large amount of waste and find a way to dispose of it
them or otherwise reuse them. But all of this took a different form
when the first communities were established and the amounts of waste increased
they became increasingly larger, finding themselves in the need to manage waste.
From now on, different ways were created to control the problem, some
they opted to incinerate them, others to collect them and deposit them in places
strategic and so on until the most useful way was found,
practical and beneficial to treat renewable waste such as paper, plastic,
aluminum, glass, organic waste, etc. which is none other than recycling them.

Recycling is a process by which a waste material is transformed.


in another useful material, that is to give a use to what has been cataloged
as useless or trash. It is also a way to solve the problem of the
accumulation of waste, energy saving, the extinction of non-renewable resources
renewables, etc. Achieving environmental protection in this way,
it improves the national economy because it does not require even the consumption of materials.
those of energy, which are more expensive than the processes of the industries of
recovery also constitutes a source of jobs and significant income
benefit and undoubtedly contributes to ecological balance. It is given in this way
a little more life, both to nature and to each one of us.
THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF RECYCLING
Conservation or saving of natural resources and energy.
2. Decrease in the volume of waste that needs to be disposed of.
3. Environmental protection.
4. Improvement of the national economy since it is not necessary to...
raw material consumption or energy consumption, which are more expensive than the process
from the recovery industry.
THE ELEMENTS OF RECYCLING
In order to recycle any material present in waste, it must be able to be
processed into a viable and clean raw material. This raw material must
to be manufactured later into a product. This product must be marketed and
distribute, you have to find clients, and convince them to buy and continue
buying said product made from waste materials.

Therefore, recycling requires three elements:

1. Collection.
2. Selection of raw materials.
3. Market and customers who buy the product.

THE RECYCLING OF PLASTIC


Today, plastic is essential in our lives, it is made from oil,
non-renewable element, therefore increasingly expensive.

While there are more than a hundred types of plastics, the most common are six: the
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), the
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), the
Polypropylene (PP) and Polystyrene (PS). For their recycling, they are classified according to their
characteristics for which its recycling is generally done separately. This
classification should be done at the origin of the waste, such as households,
educational centers, health centers, offices, etc.

.
IV. PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS
In our Educational Institution, it is observed that, after the school recess,
that the central courtyard is left dirty with waste material among them
quantities of plastic bottles.

Characterization of the problem


Causes
There is no environmental culture among the students.
our Educational Institution-

Lack of identification of maintenance personnel due to the


Educational Institution regarding hygiene and presentation of the
environments.

The institution does not have financial resources to acquire


technological teaching materials that help as a strategy
for the dissemination and formation of an ecological culture.

b. Proposal of solution
In the face of this issue, it is advisable to develop proposals aimed at
to develop capabilities for an environmental culture and embed them in the
planning and execution of pedagogical activities.
To commit all students of the educational community to one
A way to care for the environment is to participate in the collection of bottles.
disposable plastic

V. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
General Objective
. Develop an environmental education, generating awareness
responsible, critical, that allows strengthening participatory processes
oriented towards environmental care and sustainable development of the
region and promoting an eco-efficient culture.

Specific Objectives
1. Promote that the environmental issue is a fundamental part and
transversal of the learning processes of the Institution
Educational.
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ecological through the efficient use of resources by means of
recycling (collection of plastic bottles).
3. Know the importance of recycling as part of care
of the environment and sustainable development of the region.
4. Installation of a collection center for plastic bottles.
5. Promote a financial culture through sales of
plastic bottles for the acquisition of educational materials
that the institution requires.


VII. EXPECTED RESULTS
In our educational institution and in the surrounding community we have
observed the consumption of soft drinks whose containers are
disposables as part of everyday garbage contaminating
the environment. In the face of this issue, the environmental committee
integrated by the responsible teachers decided to participate
in this project with the slogan 'Let's protect by caring'
our planet Earth through the gathering of
plastic bottles - 2015

This motivated us to guide and execute the great collection campaign.


plastic bottles and above all, involving all the members
from the institution in the care and conservation of the environment
as well as generating economic resources from the sale of these
products. Likewise, develop business capabilities in the
students and as an extension to the community to the families of the
zone.

Población Beneficiaria: directos e indirectos

DIRECT INDIRECTS

Students of primary and secondary levels = Teachers =


450 Adm. and maint. =
Estimated population of
families of the I.E. =
……..

VIII. SCHEDULE

ACTIVITY MONTHS
E FMAMJJASOND
Project Manager Meeting. x
Installation of the collection center. x
Training for parents. x

Movie screening. Entry with plastic bottles. x


"Bottle Day". Attendance with casual clothing. x x
students. Entry with plastic bottles.
Control record for the reception of plastic bottles. xxxx
Sale of plastic bottles. x x
Acquisition of materials that are a priority in the I:E xxx

IX. BUDGET

DESCRIPTION MONTO UNITARIO MONTO TOTAL


S/. S/
Movie screening by grade level. 3.00 6:00 PM
Typing and impressions. 1.00 10.00
Photocopy of the monthly report to each 0.10 10.00
master.
Polyethylene bags for storing bottles 0.50 5.00
plastics.
Collection center installation …………… …………..
TOTAL

X. EVALUATION

OBJETIVO ESPECIFICO 1 INDICADOR MEDIA DE


VERIFICATION
Raise awareness in the community Raise awareness in 70% of the communityVideo and recording
educational. educational. photographic.

ACTIVITY INDICATOR MEDIA DE


VERIFICATION
Training for teachers. Train 100% of the teaching staff Photographic record.
and administrative. Attendance register.
Training for parents of Train 60% on topics Photographic record.
family environmental.

OBJETIVO ESPECIFICO 3 INDICADOR MEDIA DE


VERIFICATION
Knowing the importance of Take care of the institution's environments Photographic record.
recycling as care of Educational, making responsible use of
environment. plastic containers.
INDICATOR MEDIA DE
ACTIVITY
VERIFICATION
Acquisition of materials Acquire materials for the Institution Sales receipts.
for the I.E Educational. Photographic record.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 3 INDICATOR MEANS OF VERIFICATION


Collection of plastic bottles. Gather bottles of Monthly report of teachers
90% PET plastics. of the grade and section on the
collection of PET bottles.
ACTIVITY INDICATOR MEANS OF VERIFICATION
Instalación del centro de acopio. Adequate space for the director's authorization for the
collection center. use of space.
Photographic record.

Control register for reception Register 100% the Control Record Notebook.
of PET plastic bottles. bottle reception
PET.
Sale of plastic bottles. Collect the amount for Executives of the I.E. and the
the sale of 80 kg. responsible teachers.
PET plastic bottles.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE INDICATOR MEDIA DE


VERIFICATION
Installation of center of . Photographic record.
collection for bottles
plastics
INDICATOR MEDIA DE
ACTIVITY
VERIFICATION
Acquisition of materials Acquire materials for the Institution .
para la instalación del centro Educativa. Photographic record.
collection

It is incomplete, it may also be that we use a classroom as a collection center, but I


The bottle construction is attractive.

XI. PROJECT MEMBERS

Responsible: CTA teachers and all ............

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The challenges faced by the Educational Institution Miguel Grau Seminario include a lack of environmental culture among students, limited financial resources for technological aids to support ecological education, and insufficient identification of maintenance personnel's roles regarding hygiene. These challenges hinder the effective collection and recycling process, requiring strategic intervention to embed environmental education in pedagogical activities and actively engage the community .

The plastic bottle collection initiative at Miguel Grau Seminario has the potential to significantly reduce local plastic waste, create awareness about environmental issues, and foster a culture of sustainability. By involving students and the community, the initiative can lead to a decrease in litter, promote responsible waste management behaviors, and provide financial resources for educational materials. However, its success would depend on sustained participation and efficient execution of collection strategies .

The main objectives of the ecological project implemented at the Educational Institution Miguel Grau Seminario include developing environmental education to create responsible awareness, promoting the inclusion of environmental issues in the learning processes, raising community awareness about ecological care through recycling, and establishing a collection center for plastic bottles. Additionally, the project aims to generate economic resources by selling collected plastic bottles to acquire necessary educational materials .

Educating communities about recycling and environmental conservation is important as it fosters a collective sense of responsibility towards the environment and encourages sustainable practices. This education leads to more informed decisions about resource use, waste management, and environmental protection, ultimately contributing to ecological balance and reduced pollution. Engaged communities are more likely to support and sustain environmental initiatives, ensuring long-term benefits .

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) plays a crucial role in the recycling process as it is the most commonly recycled plastic, used widely in containers and bottles. Its significance lies in its ability to be transformed into a viable raw material, thereby reducing environmental impact. Recycling PET helps manage waste effectively and is encouraged due to lesser health and environmental risks compared to other plastics like PVC .

Schools can overcome financial limitations by seeking partnerships with local businesses for funding or in-kind support, applying for environmental grants, and initiating fundraising events. Involving students in entrepreneurship activities through the sale of recyclable materials can also generate revenue. Additionally, integrating recycling efforts into existing curricula and utilizing volunteer resources can offset costs, ensuring successful program implementation .

Recycling contributes to environmental benefits by conserving natural resources, decreasing waste volume, and protecting the environment. Economically, it supports national economies by reducing the need for raw materials and energy consumption, which are costlier than recovery processes. It also creates jobs and generates income benefits, strengthening ecological balance .

Integrating the PET recycling process into educational activities can be achieved by incorporating projects that require students to collect and sort PET bottles, providing practical lessons on sustainability and waste management. Schools can organize workshops and presentations focused on recycling benefits, engage students in designing products from recycled PET, and establish partnerships with local recycling centers for field visits. This approach enhances theoretical learning with hands-on experiences .

Critical success factors include strong leadership and commitment from educational administration, a well-structured program design incorporating clear objectives and processes, active involvement of students and staff, and community engagement. Adequate resources and infrastructure for collection and sorting, along with effective communication strategies to raise awareness and advocacy, are essential. Evaluation mechanisms to track and report progress, alongside continuous motivation and incentive systems for participants, are also pivotal .

Initiating a plastic bottle collection and recycling project involves economic considerations such as the initial investment for collection infrastructure, the ongoing operational costs, and revenue generation through the sale of recycled material. For instance, collecting enough bottles to recover the investment requires financially sensible planning and efficient execution. Budget management for educational materials, resource allocation, and cost-benefit analysis of recycling outcomes are crucial for sustainability .

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