In an active effort to champion environmental sustainability and promote responsible waste management on campus, the Institute of Fisheries (IoF), in collaboration with the Association of Future Fisheries Technologists (AFFT) and the IoF-Student Body Organization (IoF-SBO), successfully launched the “Caravan of No to Single-Use Plastic” across Isabela State University Main Campus last March 12, 2025.
Driven by student leaders, the awareness caravan visited several academic units, including the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), the College of Engineering (COE), and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). During these visits, student representatives delivered brief pitches highlighting the detrimental effects of single-use plastics on human health, marine fauna, and the global environment, while presenting practical, everyday alternatives that students and faculty can adopt.
To reinforce the initiative beyond the caravan visits, informational tarpaulins promoting plastic reduction and proper waste disposal practices were strategically installed across various colleges and high-traffic areas throughout the campus.
The campaign received strong support from the university’s General Services Office (GSO), which oversees campus cleanliness and sanitation. GSO representatives expressed appreciation for the student-led advocacy, noting that such proactive campaigns play a vital role in reminding the academic community about responsible waste handling, reducing litter, and maintaining order and cleanliness across university grounds.
Through initiatives like the single-use plastic reduction caravan, the Institute of Fisheries continues to demonstrate its commitment to extending environmental stewardship from aquatic ecosystems directly into the campus community, fostering a culture of ecological responsibility among future fisheries professionals and the broader student body.
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