{"id":2551,"date":"2024-08-22T07:32:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T07:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/?p=2551"},"modified":"2025-04-18T07:37:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T07:37:18","slug":"article-summary-recycling-efforts-rewarded-in-jb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/2024\/08\/22\/article-summary-recycling-efforts-rewarded-in-jb\/","title":{"rendered":"Article summary: Recycling efforts rewarded in JB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/622\/2025\/04\/THE-STAR-22-AUGUST-2024-OIL2WANG-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;THE STAR 22 AUGUST 2024 &#8211; OIL2WANG&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"228\" class=\"\">\u267b\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"228\">Summary:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"568\" class=\"\">The article highlights a range of community-driven recycling efforts in Johor Bahru through two major initiatives: <strong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"360\">KITARecycle<\/strong> by SWM Environment Sdn Bhd and <strong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"404\">Oil2Wang<\/strong> developed by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). These programmes incentivize recycling by offering rewards for recyclable materials and used cooking oil (UCO).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"871\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"585\">KITARecycle<\/strong>, with over 37,800 users, has diverted more than 1,682 tonnes of waste from landfills and prevented 4,617 tonnes of CO\u2082 emissions. Meanwhile, <strong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"739\">Oil2Wang<\/strong>, led by Dr. Faizuan Abdullah from UTM, introduced a patented kiosk that automates UCO collection and monetary rewards via an app.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1132\" class=\"\">These efforts are further supported by schools like SJK(C) Foon Yew 2, families, and individuals such as Zainal Mohd Yusof and Nurfarahain Mat Saad, who actively promote environmental awareness, education, and community participation in sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\" class=\"\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1164\" class=\"\">\ud83c\udf0d <strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1164\">Relevant SDGs:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"group pointer-events-none relative flex justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\">\n<p><span class=\"pointer-events-none absolute start-full top-4 z-10 hidden h-full w-fit ps-2 md:block\" data-state=\"closed\"><button class=\"hover:bg-token-main-surface-secondary text-token-text-secondary pointer-events-auto rounded-lg px-1 py-1 opacity-0 transition-opacity duration-200 group-focus-within:opacity-100 group-hover:opacity-100\"><\/button><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows relative\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"2004\">\n<thead data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1210\">\n<tr data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1210\">\n<th data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1176\"><strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1175\">SDG<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1193\"><strong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1192\">Goal Title<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1210\"><strong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1208\">Relevance<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"2004\">\n<tr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1404\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1270\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1269\">SDG 12<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1311\">Responsible Consumption and Production<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/2)]\" data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1404\">Central to both KITARecycle and Oil2Wang, promoting responsible waste and UCO management.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1535\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1420\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1419\">SDG 13<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1437\">Climate Action<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/2)]\" data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1535\">Reduction of landfill waste and CO\u2082 emissions aligns directly with climate mitigation efforts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1712\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1551\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1550\">SDG 11<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1588\">Sustainable Cities and Communities<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/2)]\" data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1712\">Community-wide recycling drives and infrastructure like kiosks help create cleaner, more sustainable urban environments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1843\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1727\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1726\">SDG 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1747\">Quality Education<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/2)]\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1843\">Environmental education in schools instills sustainable values in students from a young age.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2004\">\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1858\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1857\">SDG 9<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)]\" data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1901\">Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td class=\"max-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)*2\/3)] min-w-[calc(var(--thread-content-max-width)\/2)]\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2004\">Oil2Wang showcases innovative technological infrastructure to support circular economy initiatives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2009\" class=\"\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2029\" class=\"\">\ud83d\udcda <strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2029\">Source:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2270\" class=\"\">Yee Xiang Yun. (2024, August 22). <em data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2183\">Recycling efforts rewarded in JB: Habit teaches children stewardship, gives folk chance to earn money and win prizes<\/em>. <strong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2197\">The Star<\/strong> (Metro, pp. 2\u20133).<br data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2218\" \/>[UTM\u2019s Oil2Wang initiative and KITARecycle featured]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u267b\ufe0f Summary: The article highlights a range of community-driven recycling efforts in Johor Bahru through two major initiatives: KITARecycle by SWM Environment Sdn Bhd and Oil2Wang developed by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). These programmes incentivize recycling by offering rewards for recyclable materials and used cooking oil (UCO). KITARecycle, with over 37,800 users, has diverted more [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":390,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19,21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-19","category-article"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/390"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2551"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2551\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}