Utilising Principles of Green Chemistry in Schools to Promote Continuous Environmental Development

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10.2991/978-2-38476-352-8_9How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Green Chemistry; Green Chemistry Principles; High School Chemistry Education; Continuous Development; Responsible Future

Abstract

The tremendous dangers posed by environmental issues, such as climate change and rising temperatures, require urgent action. Green chemistry and continuous development are essential in addressing these issues, but many students are unaware of their significance. In Merdeka Curriculum, students are taught these concepts implicitly, but their awareness is often lacking. To address this, a holistic study of chemistry subjects related to environmental issues is needed. This will help teachers comprehend the importance of teaching the material with a green chemistry approach and continuous development in their subjects. This research aims to bring the concept of green chemistry closer to students, ensuring they can apply it in real life and ensure sustainable development for a bright future. The preliminary study focuses on understanding students’ awareness of green chemistry principles in the Merdeka curriculum, specifically in phases E and F. The study examines environmental issues, social events, and policies in schools, aiming to minimize global problems with reference studies carried out as much as possible to find out every detail of examples of material related to green chemistry, especially in Chemistry subjects. From the findings, it can be seen that the distribution of chemical materials in phases E and F contains some green chemistry principles. Learning that uses this green chemistry and continuous development approach can stimulate students’ sense of concern for the surrounding environment, so that there is a willingness to start protecting their own environment. Which is very crucial in this era, especially to young people such as students who are still in education for fostering environmental awareness and promoting sustainable practices for a better future.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Hayuni Retno Widarti
AU  - Sri Yamtinah
AU  - Antuni Wiyarsi
AU  - Ari Syahidul Shidiq
AU  - Meyga Evi Ferama Sari
AU  - Tasyang Oktavia Rose
AU  - Deni Ainur Rokhim
AU  - Putri Nanda Fauziah
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/01/21
TI  - Utilising Principles of Green Chemistry in Schools to Promote Continuous Environmental Development
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science (ICHSS 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 94
EP  - 107
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-352-8_9
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-352-8_9
ID  - Widarti2025
ER  -