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Estratégias para a Economia Circular: Redução e Reutilização de Resíduos Têxteis na Escola Secundária de Albergaria-a-Velha
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Para mitigar os impactes ambientais resultantes da atividade humana, torna-se necessário
promover a Economia Circular, de modo a que os materiais rejeitados possam ser
encaminhados para novos processos produtivos e reaproveitados, contribuindo para o
fecho do ciclo de produção.
Sendo o setor têxtil e, em particular, o da moda, um dos setores associados a elevados
impactes ambientais, o quadro legal da gestão dos resíduos têxteis na União Europeia e,
consequentemente, em Portugal, reforça a necessidade de aumentar a recolha seletiva e a
posterior valorização destes resíduos, processos dependentes da literacia ambiental dos
indivíduos. O ambiente escolar constitui um contexto privilegiado para desenvolver estes
conceitos, tendo em conta o seu potencial para promover a sensibilização e a educação
ambiental, particularmente junto dos jovens.
Neste sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo promover a redução e valorização de
resíduos têxteis numa comunidade escolar, através da implementação de estratégias
baseadas nos princípios da economia circular e no conceito de living labs, fomentando a
literacia ambiental e a adoção de práticas sustentáveis de reutilização e upcycling em
contexto escolar. A comunidade escolar escolhida foi a da Escola Secundária com 3.º
Ciclo de Albergaria-a-Velha (ESAAV). Inicialmente realizou-se um diagnóstico à gestão
de resíduos, seguidamente procedeu-se à aplicação de um inquérito para avaliar a literacia
ambiental da comunidade educativa sobre a temática em estudo e a recetividade à
implementação de um laboratório de upcycling, o CircularTex - Núcleo de Inovação para
a Circularidade de Resíduos Têxteis, com a posterior criação de um Manual de Boas
Práticas.
Os resultados evidenciaram elevados níveis de conhecimento da comunidade educativa
sobre os impactes dos resíduos têxteis e uma predisposição positiva para práticas de
reutilização e valorização destes materiais. Apesar disso, identificaram-se lacunas
relativamente à recolha seletiva e ao conhecimento da sua existência no contexto escolar.
Os participantes manifestaram interesse na implementação de infraestruturas de recolha
seletiva, no desenvolvimento de ações de sensibilização e em iniciativas de upcycling,
demonstrando uma elevada aceitação de projetos de economia circular na escola. Deste
modo, colaboraram na criação do CircularTEX como resposta às necessidades
identificadas e como oportunidade para promover a sustentabilidade e a educação ambiental. Esta iniciativa contribuiu para a redução de resíduos e para o prolongamento
da vida útil dos materiais têxteis, fortalecendo a colaboração entre a Escola e a
comunidade local. Paralelamente, promoveu o desenvolvimento de competências
técnicas e transversais nos participantes, reforçando a aprendizagem experiencial e a
sensibilização para práticas de consumo mais sustentáveis. O Manual de Boas Práticas
permite apoiar a implementação de um laboratório de upcycling noutros contextos
educativos uma vez que o modelo apresenta potencial enquanto instrumento de educação
para a sustentabilidade e experiência replicável.
To mitigate the environmental impacts resulting from human activities, it is necessary to promote the Circular Economy, so that discarded materials can be directed to new production processes and reused, contributing to closing the production cycle. Given that the textile sector, and the fashion industry in particular, is one of the sectors associated with high environmental impacts, the legal framework for textile waste management in the European Union and, consequently, in Portugal, reinforces the need to increase the separate collection and subsequent recovery of this waste, processes in which individuals’ environmental literacy plays a relevant role. The school environment provides a privileged context for developing these concepts, given its potential to promote environmental awareness and education, particularly among young people. Accordingly, this study aimed to promote the reduction and recovery of textile waste within a school community through the implementation of strategies based on the principles of the circular economy and the living labs concept, fostering environmental literacy and the adoption of sustainable reuse and upcycling practices in the school environment. The school community selected for this study was that of the Albergaria-a Velha Secondary School (ESAAV). Initially, an assessment of waste management practices was conducted, followed by the administration of a survey to assess the environmental literacy of the educational community regarding the topic under study and their receptiveness to the implementation of an upcycling laboratory, CircularTEX – Innovation Hub for Textile Waste Circularity, followed by the development of a Best Practices Manual. The results revealed high levels of awareness within the educational community regarding the impact of textile waste, as well as a positive attitude toward reusing and recovering these materials. Nevertheless, gaps were identified concerning separate waste collection and awareness of existing collection systems within the school environment. Participants expressed interest in implementing separate collection infrastructure, conducting awareness-raising activities, and launching upcycling initiatives, demonstrating strong support for circular economy projects at the school. Consequently, they collaborated to create "CircularTEX" in response to the identified needs and as an opportunity to promote sustainability and environmental education. This initiative contributed to waste reduction and extended the useful life of textile materials, while strengthening collaboration between the school and the local community. At the same time, it promoted the development of technical and transversal skills among participants, reinforcing experiential learning and raising awareness of more sustainable consumption practices. The Best Practices Manual supports the implementation of upcycling laboratories in other educational settings, as the model holds potential as a tool for sustainability education and a replicable initiative.
To mitigate the environmental impacts resulting from human activities, it is necessary to promote the Circular Economy, so that discarded materials can be directed to new production processes and reused, contributing to closing the production cycle. Given that the textile sector, and the fashion industry in particular, is one of the sectors associated with high environmental impacts, the legal framework for textile waste management in the European Union and, consequently, in Portugal, reinforces the need to increase the separate collection and subsequent recovery of this waste, processes in which individuals’ environmental literacy plays a relevant role. The school environment provides a privileged context for developing these concepts, given its potential to promote environmental awareness and education, particularly among young people. Accordingly, this study aimed to promote the reduction and recovery of textile waste within a school community through the implementation of strategies based on the principles of the circular economy and the living labs concept, fostering environmental literacy and the adoption of sustainable reuse and upcycling practices in the school environment. The school community selected for this study was that of the Albergaria-a Velha Secondary School (ESAAV). Initially, an assessment of waste management practices was conducted, followed by the administration of a survey to assess the environmental literacy of the educational community regarding the topic under study and their receptiveness to the implementation of an upcycling laboratory, CircularTEX – Innovation Hub for Textile Waste Circularity, followed by the development of a Best Practices Manual. The results revealed high levels of awareness within the educational community regarding the impact of textile waste, as well as a positive attitude toward reusing and recovering these materials. Nevertheless, gaps were identified concerning separate waste collection and awareness of existing collection systems within the school environment. Participants expressed interest in implementing separate collection infrastructure, conducting awareness-raising activities, and launching upcycling initiatives, demonstrating strong support for circular economy projects at the school. Consequently, they collaborated to create "CircularTEX" in response to the identified needs and as an opportunity to promote sustainability and environmental education. This initiative contributed to waste reduction and extended the useful life of textile materials, while strengthening collaboration between the school and the local community. At the same time, it promoted the development of technical and transversal skills among participants, reinforcing experiential learning and raising awareness of more sustainable consumption practices. The Best Practices Manual supports the implementation of upcycling laboratories in other educational settings, as the model holds potential as a tool for sustainability education and a replicable initiative.
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Sustentabilidade Valorização Economia circular Resíduos Têxteis Upcycling Living Labs Circular Economy Textile Waste Sustainability Upcycling Valorization Living Labs