The world's population is constantly increasing. To accommodate everyone, we need to build sustainable cities and communities. For all of us to survive and prosper, we need safe, affordable, and resilient local communities with green and culturally inspiring living conditions.
A team from Universiti Malaya (the Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences, UM Zero Waste Campaign, and UM Sustainability and Development Centre) has successfully launched the Ecorangers Organic Garden via the Petaling Jaya S.E.E.D Community Grant 2.0 by the Petaling Jaya City Council. This community grant among UM members is under the coordination of UMCares - UM Community Engagement Centre. This initiative's immediate beneficiaries and stakeholder is the community of SMK (P) Sri Aman.
The main goal of this strategic partnership and sustainability intervention is to promote urban transformation for the City of Petaling Jaya towards a circular economy and sustainable school community via recycling, food waste composting, and eco gardens. The launch ceremony was complemented by Prof. Ir. Dr. Shaliza Ibrahim (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research & Innovation) with welcoming remarks and Pn. Salwani M. Zain (Principal, SMK P Sri Aman) officiated the Ecogardens. Dr. Shafa'atussara Silahudin (UMCares Fellow), Mr. Affan Nasaruddin, and Mr. Mohd Fadhli Rahmat Fakri (UM SDC) were also present to witness the ceremony. Prof. Dr. Sumiani Yusoff, Project Leader, delivered a brief talk and demo visit to the Ecorangers Garden with participants on the importance of recycling, tackling food waste issues, sustainable lifestyle and circular economy.
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