SCHS 1201: REFLECTIVE JOURNAL

 

NAME: MUHAMMAD ARIF HAFIDZUDIN BIN MOHD AMIR

MATRIC NO: 2410367

 

    In my hometown in Jelebu Negeri Sembilan, my life as a high school student was filled with a mix of schoolwork, friends, and daily routines. Yet, there was something I couldn’t ignore the growing waste I saw around me. Old clothes were tossed aside, uneaten food piled up in bins, and broken items were discarded instead of repaired.

One day, during a school assembly, my teacher introduced us to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production immediately stood out to me. It felt like a call to action, a reminder that change could start with just one person.

I couldn’t sit back any longer. I decided to take action and shared my idea with my classmates: a project to collect unused clothes and donate them to those in need. We called it Projek Titik Kecil (Small Drop Project), inspired by the saying “Sikit-sikit, lama-lama jadi bukit” (Little by little, a hill is formed).

Our first drive took place at school. I set up a simple collection box in the canteen, where students could drop off clothes, books, and toys they no longer needed. The response was overwhelming. Within a week, the box overflowed with items. Together with my friends, I cleaned and sorted the donations, which we later delivered to a nearby orphanage and a flood relief center.

Seeing the joy on the faces of the children who received our donations gave me an incredible sense of fulfillment. I felt motivated to do even more. I partnered with a local mosque and began collecting surplus food from school events and nearby restaurants. With the help of teachers and community volunteers, I distributed the food to families who were struggling to make ends meet.

Realizing the power of education, I decided to organize workshops in my school. I taught my peers how to turn old T-shirts into reusable shopping bags and repurpose broken items into something useful. For me, it wasn’t just about donating it was about creating a culture of sustainability.

Word about Projek Titik Kecil soon spread. Our principal praised our efforts, and what started as a simple idea became a regular activity at school. Local businesses and community members began supporting our cause, donating resources and helping us spread the message.

One of the most rewarding moments came when I visited the orphanage again to deliver a second round of donations. Seeing the smiles of the children as they received the item we had worked so hard to collect made all the effort worthwhile.

By the end of the year, my small idea had turned into a movement. My school became a model for responsible consumption, with students, teachers, and even parents embracing the message of SDG 12.

Looking back, I realized that Projek Titik Kecil wasn’t just about reducing waste it was about inspiring others to take action. My motto, “Sustainability starts with responsibility,” became a guiding principle for everyone involved.

Through determination and teamwork, I proved that even a high school student like me could make a difference. One small drop can truly create ripples that reach far and wide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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