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Student’s Reflection

This project allowed me to work In this project, I have learned
with SMEs to solve the waste that we can make soaps out of
generated to make a better coffee grounds. It was a new
environment. The process experience for me. I learned
of this project was greatly that communicating is essential
affected due to the Covid-19 to get the work done to meet
situation, which meant that the the deadline in this project. I
data collected was also greatly also understood that any form
affected. However, the team of waste could impact the
Yiling pulled through, and we worked Iszreen environment, contributing to
closely with the company to find the best solution for climate change. This project
recycling the waste produced. After much trial and error made me realize that recycling our waste and minimising
with the different project ideas we thought of, we finally our electricity and water usage is essential, as these two
settled on making soaps with waste coffee grounds. It are essential in our daily lives. I knew the ways that I
was an exciting experience for me, as I have never made could take or do to reduce my electricity and water
soap before. It was surprisingly easier than I thought. usage could allow me to play my part in taking care of
We experimented with the recipe for the soap by trying the environment and reduce my carbon emission to
different measurements and two other essential oils. the environment. This project allowed me to learn new
We managed to pick out two types of soaps that were things and allowed me to work with an SME company.
the best, in our opinion. Overall, it was a very fruitful
experience doing this project as I got to help SMEs with
their waste and did my part in making the world a better
place.

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