3R in My Department!

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3R in My Department!
by Dewi Retno S \| 17-06-2016 23:24 0
3R is an easy way to reduce the volume of solid waste. 3R itself can be done in house scale to city scale. In this article, I want to share some 3R activity in my department! In my student organization, we have a community called KPPL (Kelompok Pecinta dan Pemerhati Lingkungan). One of their programs is TL3M, where every batch in my major take turn to sorting waste in recycle bin. Sure there is specific bin in my campus, but there are some people who still didn't throw their rubbish in correct bin. So we sorting waste based on tetra pack, bottle, can't be composting, and can be composting. Most of bottle which collected will sell, but some of good one will be kept. This bottle thus will be recycling into bottle bin. First, we need the steel or iron to shape the bottle bin. Then we arrange the bottle with some wire and attach it to the steel. For the base and cover, we use some plywood. Don't forget to give hole in the cover! Other recycling activity is to recycle some unused paper collected from student. When I'm still in first year, the freshman will get their turn to help KPPL to recycle those papers. The unused paper will soak in water for a night and then smoothing with blander. The smooth paper porridge will be shape and dry under sunlight. Here is the picture of recycled papers. That's some recycle activity in my campus. Even though it was in small scale, but hopefully will give a big impact! Pictures source: KPPL HMTL FTSP ITS

Dormant user Dewi Retno S

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says :
Thanks dewi! Hmm interesting! Then after all that recycling procedure, how do you use the papers? Do you make some sort of artwork or stuff? But anyway, impressive to find out that the students are engaged deeply voluntarily. Thanks for letting us know!
Posted 21-06-2016 18:46

says :
Dewi, those 3R activities in your campus looks so interesting! About recycling unused(and used) papers, how about placing empty boxes in each classrooms to collect in an easier way? Most papers come from classes, and before students decide to throw them away, they will notice the boxes. It will be nice to place a bit of used papers inside so that people can recognize its usage well :-) Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
Posted 18-06-2016 16:24

Dewi Retno S says :
Dear Kristi,
Your welcome :)

Dear Arushi,
Thank you. Maybe you interested to make one?

Dear Adam,
Thank you for pointing it out. We sell or give away the bottle to waste picker. Then they will sell it to TPS3R or used plastic processing industry. TPS3R is a temporary waste disposal with 3R process inside, so they will recycle the bottle. In industry, they will convert the bottle to plastic pellets and sell it to another industry which need plastic pellets as their material.
Posted 18-06-2016 11:28

Adam Zhou says :
You mentioned selling the bottles that aren't in good condition. Where would it go to and would it have a sustainable impact? Just a thought that came into mind while reading but otherwise, it's great how you use innovation in your recycling projects. Thank you for the report!
Posted 18-06-2016 09:49

Arushi Madan says :
I am impressed with the eco-activities being carried out in your campus. Bottle bin looks cool with plastic bottles alligned so neatly. Thanks for explaining how to make it.Thanks for sharing.
Posted 18-06-2016 03:32