SMPN 124 Students Educated on Waste Sorting and Processing

The South Jakarta Environmental Sub-agency held a socialization and education session on waste sorting and processing at SMPN 124 Jakarta in Bangka Urban Village, Mampang Prapatan District. This activity aims to instill environmental awareness and concern in students from an early age.

How to sort waste into four categories

Head of the Environmental Implementation Unit of Mampang Prapatan District, Sarpin Mian Parulian, said that the students were given an understanding of the importance of waste management starting from a simple step, namely sorting waste according to its type.

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"We invite students to understand how to sort waste into four categories, namely organic waste, inorganic waste, hazardous and toxic materials (B3), and residues," he said, Wednesday (6/24).

Mian explained that education about waste management is an important provision for students to develop good habits that can be applied both in the school environment and in everyday life.

"I emphasized to the students that the younger generation has an important role in creating a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environment," he added.

Meanwhile, one of the students of SMPN 124, M Rizky Pratama, said he was happy to participate in the socialization activity because the material presented provided a new understanding regarding the importance of sorting waste before throwing it away.

"The material on types of waste and proper use of trash bins was very interesting. Many people still throw away their trash without differentiating between types. Yet, waste sorting is crucial for keeping the environment clean and preventing problems like flooding," he stated.