TANJUNG SELOR - Not only talking about technological innovation, but Kaltara University (Unikaltar) also encourages the birth of a circular economy in society.
Through the service activities of the Faculty of Economics, this Unikaltar campus trains residents to convert plastic waste into selling-valued products ranging from bags, vouchers, to ID card holders.
This program is part of the MSME and Cultural Exhibition on the celebration of the 65th Anniversary of Bulungan Regency and the 235th Tanjung Selor City which will be held at the Birau 2025 arena.
Deputy Chancellor for Academics Unikaltar, Sholehah, said the activity was a tangible form of the campus' contribution to strengthening the economy of environmentally-based communities.
"We want the public to see that waste is not just waste, but new economic opportunities that improve welfare and environmental awareness," he said, Thursday, October 16.
In addition to recycling training, Unikaltar also displays research results across faculties that support sustainable agriculture, alternative energy, and clean water resource management.
All of these innovations are a green development ecosystem that is in line with Bulungan's vision as a sovereign and superior region.
"Campus collaboration, society, and the business world are the keys to realizing sustainable development that is in favor of the environment," said Sholehah.
Through research and dedication like this, Unikaltar not only scored quality graduates, but also attended directly in the community as agents of change towards Bulungan's future which is green, productive, and independent.
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