Students from the Eco Club and Child Club at Shree Rani Khola Secondary School in Simalcha took part in an orientation on identifying types of plastic, solid waste management, the circular economy and the TagMe app, organized by the Boys Union Club under the GreenShift Nepal campaign.
The session covered identification of different categories of plastic, classification of waste, reuse and recycling practices, the concept of a circular economy and the use of the TagMe app, delivered through a presentation followed by an interactive discussion with students.
Organizers said the program was designed to help students identify different types of plastic, inform them about solid waste management and the circular economy, promote the practice of reducing, reusing and recycling waste, teach the process of collecting waste data through the TagMe app, and build a sense of responsibility toward environmental protection in the school and community.
The program was coordinated with school administration, beginning with an introduction to the GreenShift Nepal campaign before a presentation on plastic types, solid waste management, the circular economy and the TagMe app. The session closed with an interactive discussion and practical examples aimed at reinforcing the material.
According to the club, students came away able to identify different types of plastic and with a stronger understanding of proper waste management and the circular economy, along with knowledge of the purpose and use of the TagMe app. Students also expressed a commitment to participating in cleanliness and environmental protection efforts at school and in their community, and organizers said the program helped build a more positive outlook among students toward reducing, reusing and recycling plastic.
A total of 46 people attended the program, including club members, representatives of various organizations, teachers and students. Twelve members of the Boys Union Club took part, comprising seven men and five women, with ten from Janajati communities and two from the Brahmin Chhetri community.
