Cheng Zhi Ning (FOE), Khoo Yee Ching Caroline (FOS), Nicole Wan Sher Lynn (FASS), Tan Zhi Xuan (FOS)
Academic Advisor: Ms. Wong Kah Wei
There are detrimental environmental effects due to plastic waste, reflecting the need to ensure proper recycling habits. Within RVRC, we noticed that people failed to wash their plastic recyclables despite the fact that the recycling bins and the toilets were within close proximity, contaminating the entire recycling bin and increasing plastic waste. In order to address this issue, we intend to change the mindsets of students by consistently reminding them of proper recycling habits.
We created a Telegram channel to send infographic reminders regularly and redecorated recycling areas with proper recycling steps. This was to raise awareness on the importance of proper recycling habits, and to remind residents to take the necessary steps. From data collected, we discovered that there was an overall decrease of contaminated plastics in recycling bins. Therefore, we conclude that consistently providing visual aids and reminders were effective in promoting proper steps when recycling plastics.