Young Minds Power the Future of Recycling: Schools in Málaga Join Forces to Tackle Electronic Waste
Joint effort of the Provincial Council of Málaga and RSU Málaga to launch an innovative campaign to recycle electronic waste in schools.
Bobadía (Málaga), October 21, 2025 — The Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente School became the beating heart of environmental awareness last week as it hosted the first event of an innovative educational campaign launched by the Provincial Council of Málaga and the Provincial Waste Consortium of Malaga (RSU Málaga).
This pioneering program, which will reach 28 municipalities across Málaga with recycling centers, seeks to transform classrooms into spaces of discovery and action — inspiring students to rethink the way we dispose of our old electronic devices.
Turning Knowledge into Action
The launch event was attended by Mr. Luis José Rodríguez del Pozo, provincial congressman and President of the RSU Consortium, who highlighted the importance of involving younger generations in environmental responsibility:
“Many of these forgotten devices contain valuable materials such as gold, copper, and rare earth elements. If not properly recycled, they can become harmful pollutants. By educating children today, we’re investing in a cleaner and more responsible tomorrow,” Rodríguez stated.
Learning Through Play
The event — part of the European eWAsTER project — offered an engaging and dynamic experience for students. Through creative activities such as “Battery in the Ocean,” “Journey of the Toaster,” an interactive WEEE Board Game, Electronic Word Search, and even Recycling Bingo, children explored the hidden life of electronic waste and its environmental impact.
By mixing fun with science, the campaign turns complex issues into exciting challenges that encourage real behavioral change.
A Growing Challenge
With the global rise in e-waste driven by products like disposable vapes and small gadgets, proper recycling has never been more urgent. While large appliances are commonly collected, small electronic devices often end up in drawers or household trash — where their materials are lost forever.
The initiative aims to change this by starting with the youngest citizens, empowering them to become ambassadors for sustainable living both at home and in their communities.
From the Classroom to the Coast
Earlier this year, the RSU Consortium launched a complementary social media campaign to reduce electronic waste pollution in the Mediterranean Sea. Now, with the support of schools, the message is spreading further and deeper — from classrooms to families, from homes to recycling centers.
“Our mission is to create a generation that not only understands recycling but practices it with purpose,” Rodríguez concluded. “Each child who learns today will inspire dozens more tomorrow.”
With initiatives like this, the Province of Málaga continues to lead the way in sustainability education — proving that meaningful change begins with awareness, collaboration, and the power of young minds.
