Semarang, 21 February 2024 – In commemoration of National Waste Awareness Day which falls on 21 February, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Semarang State University (FMIPA UNNES) held a waste collection action around the campus environment. This activity was attended by lecturers, staff and students of FMIPA UNNES as a form of commitment to cleanliness and environmental sustainability.
This action started in the morning with the division of groups tasked with collecting rubbish in various areas around the FMIPA UNNES campus. In the spirit of mutual cooperation, all participants collected plastic, paper and various other types of waste scattered around the campus.
Not only picking up rubbish, the FMIPA UNNES team also carries out outreach to the academic community they meet on the street. This outreach aims to increase awareness about the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness and good waste management. The action participants provided information about the negative impact of waste on the environment and health, as well as simple ways to reduce waste production and recycle.
Dean of FMIPA UNNES, Prof. Dr. Edy Cahyono, M.Sc., said that this activity was part of the faculty’s efforts to instill environmental care values among all campus residents. “National Waste Awareness Day is an important moment for all of us to be more aware of the impact of waste and the importance of maintaining cleanliness. “With real action like this, we hope to provide an example and encourage positive behavioral changes among the UNNES academic community,” said Prof. Dr. Edy Cahyono, M.Sc.
Apart from the waste collection action, FMIPA UNNES is also planning a series of other educational activities, such as waste management workshops and recycling competitions, which will be held in the near future. It is hoped that these activities can strengthen the commitment of all campus residents to environmental and sustainability issues.
The enthusiasm and active participation of all participants shows that caring for waste and environmental cleanliness is not only the responsibility of certain individuals, but is a collective responsibility. With this action, it is hoped that the entire UNNES academic community will be more concerned and active in maintaining the cleanliness of the campus environment.
FMIPA UNNES is committed to continuing to carry out similar activities in a sustainable manner, in order to create a clean, healthy and comfortable campus environment for all its residents. The commemoration of National Waste Awareness Day this time is a good first step towards a greener and more sustainable campus.
