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Mathematics today can seem like a real challenge from the perspective of several students. One of the possible factors for this to occur is that in many situations Mathematics is taught mechanically and out of context. The present work contemplates methodologies such as Graphic Expression and Thematic Workshops, in order to cover the theme of Environmental Education in conjunction with Mathematical Education. In this sense, this article aims to present the development of two thematic workshops: 1) The investigation of the approximate value of π from cylindrical recyclable packaging; 2) Accounting for recyclable solid residues, which involves questions of mathematics, such as environmental issues. In this sense, the activities were applied to a high school audience, which provided through questionnaires of previous and subsequent evaluation, results that determined a parameter for an efficient learning by the students, both in Mathematics content, as in what concerns the Environmental Education practices.