ECO4SHORE ACTIVITY REPORT 4
Reported by: Nathania Karina Anggraini, Johanna Gracia Sunarno, Ni Wayan Dina Wiantari, and Vanessa Lee
On September 10, 2024, AJYELN Indonesia Fellows “Eco4Shore”, conducted an educational campaign on marine plastic pollution among over 60 junior high school students at SMPN SATAP 7 BAN. The campaign emphasized the importance of preventing plastic pollution and reducing plastic use, using engaging games and two special puppet helpers, Eco and Jaw.
Key Takeaways
- Environmental Awareness:
Students learned about the harmful effects of plastic on the environment, particularly the marine ecosystem. They were shown how land-based trash can end up in the ocean, threatening marine life. This message was reinforced through a story featuring Eco the Turtle and Jaw the Shark, who recruited students as “ocean heroes.” - Trash Sorting and Upcycling:
Students were taught to identify and sort plastic and paper waste. They were encouraged to use ecobricks, previously made by senior high school students from Taman Rama Jimbaran, for future projects instead of polluting the environment. They also learned about upcycling, such as making flower pots from plastic or paper waste.
Activities Implemented
- Date: Saturday, September 10, 2024
- Location: Bajar Dinas Temakung, Ban, Kec. Kubu, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali
- Organizer: Eco4Shore
- Participants: Junior high school students from SMPN SATAP 7 BAN
- Number of Participants: 60 students
1. Meeting New Friends:
Eco the Turtle and Jaw the Shark joined the Eco4Shore team to help raise awareness about marine plastic pollution.
2. Right or Wrong? Missions to Save the Ocean:
Students were shown pictures of good actions (like recycling) and bad actions (like polluting). They stood up for bad actions and sat down for good actions, helping them identify good and bad practices.
3. No Plastic is Fantastic:
Students participated in a game where they collected reusable items while blindfolded, guided by their teammates. The goal was to collect items like water bottles, metal utensils, and food containers, teaching them the importance of reusing over single-use plastic.
4. Aim to Recycle:
Students played a fun game where they threw plastic bottles, cups, and paper into an ecobricks trash can, learning how to use the trash can as a recycling bin.
Quiz time, testing what the students have learned so far, and if they are able to answer the question, they get a little gift such as markers, pencils, and keychains. Most of the questions asked by Nia to the students were answered, showing that they understood the materials.
At the end of the activity, students expressed that they found the socialization fun and educational. Four student representatives shared what they had learned and their feelings about the campaign. They emphasized the importance of not throwing trash into rivers or burning it, understanding that simple actions can protect the environment, especially the ocean. They felt very happy participating in the event.
