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Modern Day Imperialism in the Global Waste Trade
Provided by: Intersectional Environmentalist
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Synopsis
In this article, students will read about the global waste-stream process and what happens to plastic waste after students dispose of it or recycle it. Students will learn that many developed nations "force" their recycling waste on developing nations who must then deal with the contaminated or non-recyclable waste and the health and social consequences that go along with it.
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Subjects: SCI, CIV
Authors: Varsha Madapoosi
Region: Global
Key Focus Areas
Core Component 1: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Emphasis
In the Action Steps section, students are encouraged that, even though they may feel immense pressure to be perfect environmentalists, every action counts.
Core Component 2: History and Social Science Framework
This article focuses on the Not-In-My-Backyard approach to dealing with waste, pinpointing the environmental justice issues that occur when developed nations ship their waste to developing nations. Students will read about how this approach stems from previous and continuing colonialism and imperialism.
Core Component 3: Global Education Perspective
Throughout the article, students are made aware that what humans do in developed nations has repercussions on a global scale. Students will read about how the excess use of plastics in developed nations contributes to economic and health problems in developing nations, issues with soil health and drinking water quality, harmful effects on marine life, increased air pollution, and many more problems worldwide.
This lesson also leans into the ideas of:
Details
- Teachers may want to review imperialism and colonialism prior to the reading and refer to the definitions of the terms throughout the reading.
- As they read, students may become overwhelmed with realizing their role in this global issue. These students may require additional support to process the information. This Climate Emotions Wheel activity can help students process difficult emotions as they learn about climate change.
- After reading this article, students can create posters to inform others about the global impacts of plastic waste.
- Students can research the various examples of activism and plan a project of their own.
- These resources have been carefully selected and reviewed by ECCLPs. Please note that they have not undergone SubjectToClimate's independent review process.
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