Vol 11 Issue 1 January 2024-February 2024
Dr. Benson, Ozichi Okwukwe, Dr. Nwafor, Stephen Chinedu, Dr. Eke, Joy Anulika, Odukwe, Ogochukwu Chinelo
Abstract: Green living is a standard of living which involves consciously reducing human activities that increases carbon trace. In Nigeria, sustainable green living forms a part of science teaching in the educational section. However, there lie some impediments towards achieving this education goal. Hence, this study sought to determine the impediment to and optimize strategies for implementing green living for sustainability. Descriptive research design was used for the study with a sample size of 77 science teachers in 10 Government owned secondary schools in Onitsha North local Government Area of Anambra State. There was no sampling since the population is manageable. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study showed that that cost and socioeconomic status of individuals, lack of government support, ignorance of what green living is, complicated waste recycling and disposal system, transportation infrastructure, availability of green living infrastructures among others are impediments to green living. Moreover, the strategies the can facilitate the implementation of green living among others include the recycling of waste, production and use of eco-friendly materials, production and use of materials that can be recycled easily. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that various sectors such as healthcare, agriculture and marketing should be encouraged to adopt green living in their professional practices to ensure that there is minimal or no harmful effect on the environment.
Keywords: Green living, Impediment, Implementing, Science Teaching, Strategies and Sustainability.
Title: IMPEDIMENTS TO AND OPTIMIZE STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING GREEN LIVING FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR SCIENCE TEACHING
Author: Dr. Benson, Ozichi Okwukwe, Dr. Nwafor, Stephen Chinedu, Dr. Eke, Joy Anulika, Odukwe, Ogochukwu Chinelo
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
ISSN 2394-9686
Vol. 11, Issue 1, January 2024 - February 2024
Page No: 54-60
Novelty Journals
Website: www.noveltyjournals.com
Published Date: 12-February-2024