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Original language
English
Original title of the resource
Sustainable Chemistry in Practice: Embedding Environmental and Safety Awareness in VET
English translation of the title
Organization
Vamia Vocational College
Year of the publication
2021
Keyword
(Vocational) education for sustainable development
Keyword
Sustainable Practices
Keyword
Format
Website / Online Platform
Vocational/professional sector
 
Sector
Various sectors
What is the resource about?
Teaching Chemistry Through a Sustainability Lens: In Finnish VET, students complete 18 hours on chemical phenomena, focusing on properties like toxicity and environmental risks. At Vamia Vocational College, they integrate this with core themes such as energy and Lean principles, using sustainability as a subtheme to highlight safe chemical use and environmental responsibility in vocational contexts.
What is the resource about? (in English)
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
Supports technical and operational approaches to reduce energy use and costs in learning environments and in energy/building-services training.
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
Link
https://www.train2sustain.eu/how-i-use-sustainability-as-a-theme-when-teaching-chemistry/