Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) waste activities in the school environment for elementary school students

Abstract

Abstract This paper discusses the implementation of reduce, reuse and recycle waste activities for elementary school students as one of the after school care programs. The problem that underlies this study is the lack of concern for the natural environment, especially in waste management in the school environment. The research used the action research method involving one teacher and 20 children aged 6-8 years who participated in the after school care program in elementary schools. Data were collected through observation, interviews and documentation, then analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The results of the study describe the implementation stages of the Reduce, Reuse and Secycle (3R) activities including the introduction of the program provided by the teacher through animated video media, discussion of the 3R program with children, direct practice of sorting and recycling waste in the school environment, and evaluation of the implementation of the 3R program. Other results also describe that children able to identify categories of organic, inorganic and hazardous waste, as well as the emergence of children’s caring attitudes towards waste management in the school environment.