On Sunday, September 7, a campaign to reduce single-use plastic will be held at Car Free Day (CFD) Samota, Sumbawa. The event is a collaboration between Nol Sampah Surabaya and SDN Selang, one of the Adiwiyata schools in Sumbawa, aimed at raising public awareness about the negative impacts of single-use plastics on the environment and human health.
The campaign, titled “Rampok Tas Kresek dan Sedotan Plastik” (Seize Plastic Bags and Straws), will involve volunteers approaching CFD visitors still using plastic bags. Their plastic bags will be exchanged for reusable cloth bags. This step is expected to help reduce the community’s dependence on single-use plastic, which can take hundreds of years to decompose.
In addition, volunteers will provide education to the public about the dangers of using plastic bags and straws. This educational effort is crucial since many people are still unaware of the long-term consequences of plastic waste on the environment.
Symbolic Action with the Presence of the “Plastic Monster”
To attract attention and raise awareness, the campaign will also feature the presence of a “plastic monster”, a symbol representing the threat of accumulated plastic waste that harms the environment. The hope is that this mascot will provoke reflection among the public about the importance of reducing single-use plastics.
This campaign is part of a continuous effort to reduce plastic waste in Indonesia, which has become one of the country’s most pressing environmental issues. Through this activity, it is hoped that more people will switch to eco-friendly alternatives and develop greater concern for environmental sustainability.
