Smart Forge has expressed hope its efforts promoting enzyme use and plastic bag reuse will help create a positive environmental impact to Sibu Central Market and the wider community.
The group of students from SMK Sacred Heart behind the AI-powered smart recycling bin system shared their knowledge of enzyme-making and introduced the ‘Recycle Bag Sharing Corner’ initiative during an enzymemaking workshop organised by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC).
“We hope that through this initiative, more people will become familiar with enzymes and understand their potential benefits, while encouraging their use in daily life.
“Most importantly, we hope that our small contribution can bring positive environmental impacts to Sibu Central Market and the wider Sibu community,” the group told The Borneo Post when asked on their recent participation in the workshop.
During the workshop, Smart Forge shared methods of making and using enzymes, as well as their benefits, with stall owners at the central market, particularly those operating at the Level 1 Food Court.
The students also distributed enzymes produced by their school, which were packed in small bottles for the stall owners to try.
Smart Forge said it was
grateful for the opportunity to take part in the workshop and contribute to efforts to encourage environmentally friendly practices at the market.
The group also launched its ‘Recycle Bag Sharing Corner’ to the stall owners.
Based on the concept of ‘Take one if needed, donate if you can’, the initiative encourages customers and stall owners to reuse and share plastic bags whenever possible, thereby reducing the consumption of new single-use plastic bags.
“Although our contribution
may seem small, we believe that every positive change begins with a small step.
“We hope that today’s sharing can inspire more people to participate in environmental initiatives and work together to create a cleaner and more sustainable Sibu Central Market and community,” it added.
The team, was accompanied by their teacher-in-charge Wong Lee Bee.
Smart Forge comprises Form 2 and Form 3 students Augustine Sia, Lucas Wong, Asher Lim and Yves Roman Zeus.