g4g Announces the Launch of Covestro Circular World
Introducing a new educational tool with Covestro to bring circular economy & sustainability hands-on learning to 50 Schools across 3 continents
Brussels, Belgium, 30 November 2021 — International non-profit greenlight for girls (g4g) has joined forces with its partner company, Covestro, to launch the vibrant, hands-on and interactive Covestro Circular World, strengthening its commitment to STEM education globally. This is the first partner world launched within the new g4g Lab - a free, online educational tool designed to invite young science explorers from around the world to experiment with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The Covestro Circular World is a virtual and hands-on learning platform, which opens up a wide and colorful array of discovery and exploration, that makes STEM learning accessible and fun. The easy-to-grasp modules and DIY experiments are designed specifically to engage young STEM adventurers on topics in everyday life - circular economy, sustainability and smarter living. In the Covestro Circular World, adventurers are encouraged to explore the world around them and gain inspiration for their future studies and career paths by interacting with the stories & journeys of Covestro scientists, amazing inventors, innovators, role-models and STEM leaders.
“Our sustainable future relies on bright young minds with innovative ideas. But children’s perception of science learning is not just confined to the classroom. That’s why we’ve teamed up with greenlight for girls to create the Covestro Circular World, an online platform to explore the different areas of sustainable development.”
The design of the Covestro Circular World enables teachers, parents and the adventurers themselves to conduct the experiments in their homes, schools and communities, bringing back the results and their insights into the virtual lab. This helps engage students anywhere in the world who may not have individual digital access, depending on their locations and personal situations, yet, they are able to follow and participate in the learning.
“Covestro Circular World is re-imagining how students learn and discover in innovative ways. The dream objective for the g4g Lab and Covestro Circular World came from looking at how young STEM adventurers could learn, engage and interact, regardless of their academic performance, field of study, experience, geography or backgrounds. How can learning be different? How can we introduce topics that surround them so they can begin to see how they can make a sustainable difference to the communities in which they live? We are proud to partner with Covestro to create this potentially transformative learning experience that will now grow in its intent and reach.”
Covestro Circular World officially launches today, initially for 50 schools. If you or your school wish to register, please express your interest here to see the curious mysteries behind this colorful Covestro Circular World that will enable STEM adventurers to earn learning badges.
And this is just the beginning!
Covestro Circular World is a STEMtastic way to encourage young explorers to earn learning badges across 10 interactive modules
Module 1: #ShiftYourThinking as a Material Transformer
Ever considered shape shifting in materials? It’s possible and is being used around usModule 2: #FullyCircular makes the world go round
Ready to make the move and think circular? Let’s close the loop!Module 3: Breaking the Polymer Bond #StrongerTogether
See how polymers can be part of a sustainable futureModule 4: Stop, in the name of Polycarbonate! #ZeroWasteHeroes
Let’s look at new ways to #EndPlasticWasteModule 5: Sustainable Living #Healthy Homes & Schools
It is all about sustainable living in our community and our planet. Let’s make a difference and be part of the solutionModule 6: #PushingSTEMBoundaries to Flip the World
Expand your horizon and disrupt your own thinking to see the future in new waysModule 7: Smart Cities #MyFutureCity
How can you help build your own smarter greener city, with lower carbon emissions and increased energy efficiency in and around your homeModule 8: Is it a plane, is it a car, is it a bat-mobile? It’s the #FutureOfMobility!
Inspired to innovate around future mobility, here’s how it’s doneModule 9: Sustainable climate solutions #WeirdWeather #ChangeItUp
It’s time to dive into the science of climate solutions and make our planet and communities more climate friendlyModule 10: Innovation & New Technologies #TechStarter #TechSmarter
Let’s get more #Innovative and sustainable by using and developing #SmartTechnologies - time to put on your innovator hat
About greenlight for girls:
The greenlight for girls’ organization is an international non-profit registered in Belgium and as well as a registered 501c3 organization in the United States. Their mission is to encourage children of any age and any background, with a particular focus to girls, to pursue STEM subjects by introducing them to the world of science in fun and exciting ways. They envision a balanced world where girls (& boys) from any nation and of any age know they have the possibility and choice to enter the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The organization has reached more than 50,500 children with more than 350 face-to-face events in over 34 countries since its inception, impacting these future STEM leaders to start or continue their pursuit of these subjects and careers.
For press inquiries, please contact info@greenlightforgirls.org
About Covestro:
With 2020 sales of EUR 10.7 billion, Covestro is among the world’s leading polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative, sustainable solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. In doing so, Covestro is fully committed to the circular economy. The main industries served are the automotive and transportation industries, construction, furniture and wood processing, as well as electrical, electronics, and household appliances industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. At the end of 2020, Covestro has 33 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 16,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
