The integration of green chemistry principles in basic chemistry learning to support achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education

Abstract

Recently the trend of words in the world is related to sustainable development such as "green" has become a new trend in everyday human life. This study aimed to analyze and map the chemistry learning with green chemistry insight for undergraduate students of chemistry education program as an effort to conserve the environment as one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The urgency of this study is to support the achievement of SDGs through education, especially the target number 12, responsible consumption and production and/or number 13, climate action. Data collection was used in exploratory method by combining primary and secondary exploratory framework. The primary method was focused on the observation qualitative or quantitative and the secondary on the literature research. Data analysis were used qualitative and quantitative descriptive. It can be concluded that; the efforts to preserve the environment through education can be pursued with green chemistry insight learning. The principles of green chemistry that can be implemented in chemistry learning on suitable material represent in some action such as; waste prevention, use the safe solvent, energy efficiency, and creating safe and secure conditions for learning both in the classroom and laboratory. Chemistry learning have the role to support SDGs through education by using some learning model/methods, such as discussion, concept map, or practical methods as well as Project Based Learning. So, the results of this study can be referred as an alternative learning that have contribution in SDGs achievement through education.

Teacher’s and Student’s Perceptions of Green Chemistry and its Principles in Chemistry Learning in High Schools

“…Based on research by Mitarlis et al (2023) there are five of 12 principles of green chemistry (GC), that can be implemented in basic chemistry learning, including principle: waste prevention; safer solvent and reaction condition; energy efficiency; use of renewable raw materials; minimizes the potential for accidents. The 12 principles of green chemistry (GC) Of course, this provides an overview of GC principles that can be integrated into chemistry learning in high schools.…”

“…Not all of these principles can be applied in the integration of chemistry learning in high school. Mitarlis et al (2023) reports that five principles out of 12 can be integrated into basic chemistry courses at College or university. Of course, the same thing can also be integrated into chemistry learning in high school so that education contributes to saving the environment.…”

“…Research on instilling ESD and SDGs values in the curriculum has been carried out by (Zguir et al, 2021); SDGs with an independent curriculum in Indonesia (Purnomo et al, 2023); Studies on the relationship between quality education and ESD and learning with sustainability have also been conducted (Didham & Ofei-Manu, 2020). The relationship between education and learning related to green chemistry principles and SDGs has been carried out by Mitarlis et al (2023). The results of observations and interviews with several high school teachers in South Sulawesi found that the principles of green chemistry were not well understood.…”

University Students’ Perspectives on Physics Education in Sustainable Development Goals

“…For example, a study conducted by Kioupi & Voulvoulis [35] shows that the integration of the SDGs concept in learning can increase students' awareness of environmental and social issues. In addition, research by Mitarlis et al [36] shows that the integration of the SDGs concept in learning can help students understand the importance of sustainable development and motivate them to participate in efforts to achieve the SDGs goals.…”

Climate Change Literacy of Coastal Disaster-Prone Communities in Realizing Climate Action for Sustainable Physics Learning

“…Climate change management has also been included in the Sustainable Development framework. One of the efforts to build a sustainable life is by realizing the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) program [1]. The SDGs have 17 goals planned globally for the next 15 years, from 2016-2030 [2].…”