South Jakarta Environment Sub-agency held education about waste sorting and utilization to BKB Paud Mawar students, Jalan Buncit Raya, RT 07/05, at Kalibata Urban Village, Pancoran Sub-district.

Waste is a shared responsibility

South Jakarta Environment Sub-agency Head, Mohamad Amin, said this activity aims to instill a sense of love and care for the environment from an early age. One of them is through selecting and utilizing waste in the environment.

"We provide waste utilization education that can be used as materials for craft creations, such as cans and plastic packaging," he said, Wednesday (5/22).

Amin added his side will continue the activity for other PAUD students up to university students.

"Waste is a shared responsibility. Waste will not be reduced if it is not managed properly and correctly, one of which is by applying the 3R principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)," he added.

Meanwhile, BKB Paud Mawar Headmaster, Yuyun Wahyuni, admitted as many as 20 students and their assistants looked very happy and enthusiastic about getting educative and very easy to understand material regarding waste sorting and utilization.

"We appreciate the sub-agency that has provided education on the use of waste into craft creations. I hope that the knowledge gained can be applied in their respective homes," she admitted.