en.malanginspirasi.com – The State University of Malang (UM) held a waste sorting activity involving all work units on campus to commemorate World Environment Day.
This activity is part of UM’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its green campus culture through more responsible and sustainable waste management.
This program aligns with UM’s commitment to developing environmental management, particularly waste management, which is a key focus of the UM Green Campus program.
Faculties, institutions, technical implementation units, and various other work units carried out the waste sorting activity simultaneously.
Each unit separated organic, inorganic, and residual waste, as they then collected them for further processing through the university’s waste management system and 3R waste disposal facilities.
Through this activity, the academic community was encouraged to understand that waste management is not solely the responsibility of the cleaning staff, but is a shared responsibility of the entire campus community.
Vice Rector III of UM, Prof. Dr. Markus Diantoro, M.Si., in his remarks stated that the commemoration of World Environment Day should be a momentum to strengthen environmental awareness through concrete actions.
“Waste sorting is a simple step, but it has a significant impact on the sustainability of the campus environment. I appreciate the participation of all work units that have demonstrated a real commitment to supporting a clean and sustainable lifestyle at Malang State University. Hopefully, this movement will become a habit that continues to be practiced in daily activities,” said Prof. Markus.
Active Campus Community Suppport The Success of Green Campus Program
Echoing this sentiment, the Head of UM Green Campus, Prof. Dr. Sumarmi, M.Pd., emphasized that the success of the green campus program depends heavily on the active involvement of the entire campus community.
“Green Campus is not just an institutional program, but a collective movement that requires the participation of the entire academic community. Through this waste sorting activity, we want to raise awareness that every individual has a vital role in reducing waste generation and improving recycling practices on campus,” said Prof. Sumarmi.
The realization of UM’s commitment to sustainable waste management has been through various programs, ranging from strengthening the 3R Waste Management Site (TPS 3R), establishing a waste bank, to waste management education for the academic community.
These initiatives are part of UM’s efforts to create a cleaner, healthier, and more environmentally friendly campus environment.
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Meanwhile, the Head of the UM Facilities and Infrastructure Sub-Directorate, Faul Hidayatunnafiq, M.M., emphasized the importance of collaboration between units in supporting the effectiveness of the campus waste management system.
“The success of waste management is determined not only by the availability of facilities and infrastructure, but also by the discipline of users in sorting waste at the source. The active participation of all work units today demonstrates that a culture of good waste management can be achieved through cooperation and shared concern,” said Faul.
In addition to waste sorting activities, the commemoration of World Environment Day at UM also served as a means of educating the entire campus community about the importance of reducing single-use plastic waste, increasing recycling, and strengthening environmental awareness.
This activity continues various environmental initiatives that have been implemented by the UM Green Campus to build a sustainable campus.
The work unit’s participation in waste sorting also contributes directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through sustainable environmental management, and SDG 13 (Climate Action) through reducing the environmental impact of poorly managed waste.
Through the spirit of World Environment Day, UM hopes that the waste sorting movement will not stop as an annual ceremonial activity, but rather develop into a shared culture that is rooted in campus life.
