SMPN 9 Sukabumi Initiates Waste Savings to Support School Cleanliness

Waste Bank Encourages Consistent Habits

Director of Bank Sammi, Yusi Yulistiawati, welcomed this collaboration as an effort to form a young generation who cares about the environment.

"Sorting waste is a small step, but it has a big impact on a cleaner and healthier environment," said Yusi, as quoted from a statement from the Sukabumi City Government.

He hopes that GASS will be implemented consistently so that waste sorting becomes a habit for students.

The launch of the program was accompanied by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between SMP Negeri 9 and Bank Sammi as well as socialization on waste sorting. The series of Youth Pledge Day commemorations also included the distribution of rice aid to local communities in need.

Because it has just been launched, the results of GASS in reducing school waste cannot yet be assessed from this information. The development of the amount of waste deposited and the utilization of savings can be a measure to see the sustainability of the program.