Faculty of Science Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Faculty of Science Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeriajopssedeacoedoyo@gmail.comOpening Time: Every 24/7 (365days)
The disposal and management of waste have become a widespread problem in many developed and developing countries. These results in significant health and environmental problems as a result of these challenges, there is a need to bring up innovations that will be geared towards reducing wastes that are generated by converting these wastes into useful products. The need for Chemistry education is not only paramount but critical to national development. this is because every human activity leads to the generation of one type of waste or another. Chemistry education exposes one to the knowledge required to convert these wastes into useful resources. This paper focuses on Chemistry as a tool for wealth creation from waste management. The impact of Chemistry education in wealth creation was examined. Recommendations were made among which are: that students of Chemistry should be exposed to the techniques of waste processing and management. This can be achieved by integrating waste handling and processing into the curricula of basic science at basic educational levels and Chemistry at the higher level. Also, government and all stakeholders should to show more commitment for the effective and safe management of waste stream. Government and all stakeholders should to show more commitment for the effective and safe management of waste stream.
Tags/Keywords: Chemistry education, Waste management, Wealth creation