On Monday, December 08, 2025, the Faculty of Public Health (FKM) at Hasanuddin University (Unhas) hosted a significant educational and innovative event titled “Waste to Worth: Expo & Workshop on Waste Management”. This activity was carried out as an integral part of strengthening academic learning and serving as a tangible contribution by students to environmental issues.
Academic and Practical Collaboration,The event was a strategic collaboration between the students enrolled in the Environmental Health Technology course (Class of 2024) and the work program of the Environmental Health Communication Forum (FORKOM KL) of FKM Unhas. This collaboration provided a creative space for students to showcase innovations, learning media, and simple technologies that can be applied to waste management at various community levels. The activity was designed not only as an academic requirement but also as an effort to build awareness and capacity among the younger generation to support waste reduction and strengthen sustainable waste management practices.
Innovation in Waste Processing Technology,The Expo session featured a diverse range of prototypes, teaching aids, and technology models for waste processing. The works displayed by the students included the handling of both organic and inorganic waste, all developed as a result of their learning and exploration of environmentally friendly technology. The exhibition atmosphere was highly interactive , with students presenting their creations and receiving various constructive feedback that will enrich the future development of their waste processing technologies. The exhibition is expected to be a platform for the exchange of ideas, inspiration, and innovation, thereby encouraging the widespread application of simple technology by the broader community.
Workshop for Applied Skills Enhancement, In addition to the expo, the event also featured a Waste Management Workshop that provided practical learning experiences to all participants. The workshop invited two competent speakers: Dr. Wahiduddin, SKM., M.Kes., who is the Vice Dean I of FKM Unhas, and Muh. Fajaruddin Natsir, SKM., M.Kes., who is the lecturer in charge of the Environmental Health Technology course.
The speakers provided in-depth presentations on concepts, challenges, and the application of effective and efficient waste processing technologies. This was followed by technical discussions and interactive sessions that substantially enriched the participants’ understanding. Through this workshop, students and other participants are expected to gain applicable skills that can be implemented in their residential environments, organizations, or communities, thus contributing directly to better waste management efforts.