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Student’s Reflection

On reducing carbon emission, I On reducing carbon emission, I
find that Waze is beneficial to the have learnt that there are ways
drivers, and it was very satisfying to help the environment and save
because the driver could easily expenses for the business. Such as
follow the directions on the App. when driving a vehicle, having an
Waze also helps the driver to optimally planned route will save
avoid jams, thus reducing fuel time and fuel cost. In addition, it
and pollution to the environment. helps the environment to reduce
Dilynn Loh The App also does not take up a Li Xuan pollution that is generated while
the vehicle is stuck in traffic. I felt that I had contributed
lot of mobile data, making it convenient when driving. I to the environment when I introduced an app called
felt that I contributed to the environment by introducing Waze to drivers, improving their driving experiences
this App to the logistic officer and teaching him how to
use App. This app can increase the driver’s safety as it with traffic alerts and not being stuck in a traffic jam that
even reminds you of areas under construction and the contributes to the environment.
location of speed cameras.
In waste reduction, I felt that it was engaging and fun
because it was my first time refurbishing equipment. I
In waste reduction, I am happy to do my part in
helping the environment by refurbishing instead of learned many ways of refurbishment and saving money
buying new equipment. I felt that I contributed to the instead of buying new equipment that is not severely
damaged. Instead of buying new equipment and
environment by suggesting refurbishment instead of throwing away the old/damaged, a refurbishment will
getting new items. This will reduce the cost and help extend its lifespan and reduce waste. It will cost more
the environment. This process may be slower than
getting new equipment, but it is more environmentally than fixing it. The process of refurbishment may be
friendly. Gymkidz has a lot of equipment, and if they slower, but it is less costly and more environmentally
friendly. Working with Gymkidz to refurbish their
are correctly refurbished, this can significantly help the equipment is the preferred choice. Providing children
environment. In providing environmental education to with environmental education allowed me to educate
the kids, I felt that I contributed to the environment by
teaching the kids which items can or cannot be recycled. children on environmental issues, and I became more
The kids were also brilliant when we asked them some patient because handling children can be challenging. I
felt that I contributed to the environment when I taught
questions. Before the activity started, we introduced the the kids ways to help the environment by reducing
types of waste and explained how it should be recycled. waste, recycling and reusing things.
I think this activity is helpful for the kids to gain more
knowledge on how to help the environment.

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