Wawancara 2 dengan Bpk Eko Nuryanto Kepala Sekolah SMPN113 Jakarta

Summary

This interview with the headmaster of a school discusses the implementation of a 'Zero Waste' program aimed at reducing waste in the school environment. The program involves teachers, students, and staff working together to educate and practice sustainable waste management. Challenges include a lack of awareness and the difficulty of changing long-standing habits like using single-use plastics. The school is focused on continuous education, collaboration, and monitoring progress. The headmaster hopes that with collective effort, the school will significantly reduce waste within three months, making the school a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Teachers play a key role in educating students about waste management and setting eco-friendly examples in the classroom.
• 😀 Students are encouraged to take responsibility for reducing waste through actions like using reusable bottles and participating in the 'Sampahku Tanggunganku' program.
• 😀 The principal implements policies to reduce plastic use and supports the Zero Waste program through school-wide initiatives.
• 😀 Parents are encouraged to support the Zero Waste program by reminding children to use reusable containers and practice waste reduction at home.
• 😀 The biggest challenge in the Zero Waste program is raising awareness and changing long-established habits around waste disposal and plastic use.
• 😀 Continuous education is necessary to increase awareness about the importance of waste reduction among students, teachers, and staff.
• 😀 The school faces difficulty in changing students' habits, such as proper waste disposal and reducing single-use plastic consumption.
• 😀 Successful implementation of the Zero Waste program requires collaboration between students, teachers, staff, and the principal.
• 😀 The school aims to reduce waste by 50% within three months and seeks active involvement from all 849 students in achieving this goal.
• 😀 Long-term sustainability of the Zero Waste program requires ongoing evaluation and monitoring of progress, along with continued education and collaboration.
• 😀 The Zero Waste program's ultimate goal is to create a cleaner, healthier school environment by reducing plastic use and waste generation significantly.

Q & A

What is the Zero Sampah program?

The Zero Sampah program is a school initiative aimed at reducing waste by promoting awareness and action on waste management among students, teachers, and staff.

What role do teachers play in the Zero Sampah program?

Teachers are responsible for integrating waste management education into the curriculum and leading by example by practicing eco-friendly behaviors in both classrooms and the school environment.

How are students involved in the Zero Sampah program?

Students are encouraged to educate themselves on the importance of waste reduction and practice sustainable habits, such as reducing single-use plastic and bringing their own reusable water bottles.

What is the role of the school principal in the Zero Sampah program?

The school principal is responsible for implementing waste-reduction policies, encouraging the entire school community to participate, and ensuring that parents support the program both at home and school.

What challenges does the school face in implementing the Zero Sampah program?

The main challenges are low awareness about the importance of proper waste management and the difficulty in changing long-standing habits, such as reducing plastic use and ensuring proper waste disposal.

How does the school plan to address these challenges?

The school plans to tackle these challenges through continuous education, collaboration between teachers, students, and staff, and active involvement of parents to foster lasting behavioral changes.

What is the school's target for waste reduction in the Zero Sampah program?

The goal is to reduce the volume of waste produced by at least 50% within three months.

Why is student involvement crucial in the success of the Zero Sampah program?

Students are the primary producers of waste in the school, so involving them actively in the program is essential for achieving significant waste reduction.

What is the role of the school's staff in the Zero Sampah program?

Staff members, including non-teaching staff, are involved in supporting the implementation of waste-reduction initiatives and fostering a school-wide commitment to sustainable practices.

How will the school monitor the progress of the Zero Sampah program?

The school will conduct continuous evaluations and monitoring, using strategies like regular assessments by teachers and student groups such as OSIS (student council), to track progress and ensure that waste reduction targets are being met.