E-waste on Campus: Navigating the Dilemma in Digital Era
On October 24, 2023, UI GreenMetric hosted an Instagram Live Discussion on 'E-waste on Campus: Navigating the Dilemma in the Digital Era' The forum featured three distinguished speakers: Dr. Ir. Rina Djunita Pasaribu, M.Sc., Lecturer at Telkom University; Leonardo Chaves, M.Sc., Director of Sustainable Development at UFMS Brazil; and Rizanna Rosemary, S.Sos., M.Si., MHC, Ph.D., Lecturer at Universitas Syiah Kuala.
During the discussion, Leonardo shared his university's e-waste management experiences, including donation, sale, and sending to third parties for reprocessing. He emphasized the crucial role of students in proper e-waste handling, underscoring the need for educational initiatives by universities to raise awareness about the dangers of e-waste and encourage thoughtful electronic purchases for the long term.
Rina emphasized the importance of educating the entire academic community, including students, alumni, campus residents, faculty, and staff, on proper e-waste management. She also highlighted the potential financial benefits of sustainable e-waste handling.
Additionally, Rizanna shared Universitas Syiah Kuala's e-waste handling policy, focusing on an online application developed by her team to promote a green economy and sustainable e-waste management.
Streaming Live: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyyKZbLyo7g/
Written by: Yovita Y. Yamin