CESAM has just launched a new activity as part of the “Learning with CESAM” initiative, reinforcing its commitment to promoting scientific literacy and environmental education among children, young people, and families. Entitled “The Problem of Waste and the Brilliant Idea of Insects!”, this second activity invites participants to discover how science can help transform waste into sustainable solutions for the future.
Through an educational, dynamic, and accessible approach, the activity explores the work developed by CESAM researchers on the potential of black soldier fly larvae in the valorisation of organic waste. These insects are capable of transforming agricultural by-products, such as olive pomace, into natural fertilizers, contributing to more sustainable agriculture and waste reduction.
With this activity, younger audiences are encouraged to reflect on current environmental challenges, such as waste production, the reuse of residues, and the importance of the circular economy. At the same time, they learn how the scientific research carried out at CESAM can contribute to innovative solutions for real environmental problems.
As with the other activities developed as part of the “Learning with CESAM” project, this initiative combines scientific content with practical experiences and educational challenges that can be carried out both at school and at home. The main goal is to stimulate curiosity, critical thinking, and interest in science through everyday examples and topics related to environmental sustainability.
The “Learning with CESAM” initiative is part of CESAM’s 25th anniversary celebrations and aims to bring scientific research closer to society, making knowledge more accessible and encouraging citizens’ active participation in issues related to the environment and sustainability.
The activity “The Problem of Waste and the Brilliant Idea of Insects!” is now available online on the “Learning with CESAM” webpage and can be accessed here.
Over the coming months, new educational contents dedicated to science, the environment, and sustainability will continue to be released.