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Single-use plastics have become an integral part of our modern lifestyle, offering convenience and affordability. These items, including plastic bags, straws, cutlery, and bottles, are designed for one-time use and then discarded. However, the convenience of single-use plastics comes at a tremendous cost to our environment, wildlife, and health.
In response to these growing concerns, and to mark World Environment Day, Sunway University has recently launched the Zero Plastic Hour campaign to eliminate single-use plastics on campus.
This initiative was joined by Sunway Campus F&B tenants and vendors who have pledged to no longer use single-use plastic on campus in a bid to advance planetary health and sustainability as part of the University’s ongoing #CampusWithAConscience ambitions.
In addition to that, a Zero Tolerance policy have been put in place since 5 June to eradicate single-use plastic from all outlets and vending machines across campus.
Heading this sustainable movement is the Director of Sunway Facilities Services, Ms Linda Tan Kim Lian who said, "As we celebrate World Environment Day, we recognise the critical role educational institutions play in addressing global challenges. Our campaign against plastic pollution is a testament to our vendors’ commitment to sustainability and our own dedication to preparing students to be conscientious global citizens."
Mr Gary from Advance Campus, one of Sunway campus eateries, expressed his pride in heading towards being a plastic-free campus. “We hope students and staff can support this campaign by bringing and actively using their own reusable Tupperware, containers, tumblers and cutleries for their takeaway orders,” he commented, emphasising that a simple action as such goes a long way in saving our earth amid increasing awareness of climate change.
Mr Steven who runs Bite and Taste, a sandwich stall on campus, have also echoed the sentiment, further sharing that students and staff can also encourage their family and friends to practise the habit of bringing along their own reusable containers and cutleries that can serve as an effective method of education on sustainability. Though the habit may take time to develop, it is better late than never.
The journey to a healthy and sustainable environment requires a lot of hard work and cooperation. By taking collective action—through policy measures, corporate responsibility, and individual choices—we can mitigate these harmful effects and foster a more sustainable world.