"FOSTERING CREATIVITY IN EDUCATION: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO PLASTIC WASTE"
Abstract
This article explores the importance of creativity and innovation in solving one of the most urgent environmental issues of our time—plastic waste. It analyzes the role of creative thinking in education and society, focusing particularly on the problem of plastic bottles. The paper presents three innovative solutions designed to reduce plastic pollution through creativity, collaboration, and sustainable approaches. The study applies stages of creative problem-solving, such as defining the problem, ideation, prototyping, and implementation. The strengths and limitations of each proposed solution are critically examined. The article concludes by emphasizing the role of creativity and innovation in education as key tools to inspire future generations to engage in sustainable and socially responsible practices.
Keywords
This article explores the importance of creativity and innovation in solving one of the most urgent environmental issues of our time—plastic waste. It analyzes the role of creative thinking in education and society, focusing particularly on the problem of plastic bottles. The paper presents three innovative solutions designed to reduce plastic pollution through creativity, collaboration, and sustainable approaches. The study applies stages of creative problem-solving, such as defining the problem, ideation, prototyping, and implementation. The strengths and limitations of each proposed solution are critically examined. The article concludes by emphasizing the role of creativity and innovation in education as key tools to inspire future generations to engage in sustainable and socially responsible practices.
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