Sustainable education and pedagogical innovation: a systematic review on biodigesters in the school context

• Dalila de Menezes Nascimento UFC
• Ariadna Justino Maropo UFC
• Carlos Estevão Rolim Fernandes UFC
• Edgar Marçal de Barros Filho UFC
• Vera Lúcia Cunha Silva SME-Fortaleza

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/ctrle.2025.12481

Abstract

This research presents a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on the role of biodigesters in sustainable education, focusing on the school context. Nineteen articles published between 2020 and 2024 were analyzed, revealing that biodigesters promote environmental, economic, and educational benefits by contributing to the sustainable management of organic waste, the production of renewable energy, and the contextualization of content in the educational process. The study highlights the importance of public policies and educational programs that encourage the use of biodigesters as a sustainable pedagogical tool.

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