Eco Expo GRE 2025 Showcases Creative Recycling Innovation to Promote Environmental Awareness in line with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Eco Expo GRE 2025 emerged as a tangible manifestation of environmental awareness through creative recycling initiatives, aligning with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). The event highlighted how innovation, education, and community engagement can play a crucial role in addressing pressing environmental challenges, particularly those related to waste generation and unsustainable consumption patterns.

The event was organized by students of Universitas Andalas under the Green Recycle Expo (GRE) 2025 program and was held in Padang as part of a broader environmental campaign. It brought together students, local communities, and environmental activists who share a growing concern about the increasing volume of waste and its impact on ecosystems and public health.

Through this expo, participants showcased a wide range of recycled products created from waste materials such as plastic, paper, and other discarded items that are commonly found in daily life. These materials were creatively transformed into products with economic and functional value, including handicrafts, home decorations, and practical household items, demonstrating the potential of waste as a resource.

The main objective of the event was to educate the public about the importance of waste reduction, sorting, and recycling while also encouraging behavioral change toward more sustainable lifestyles. By presenting real and tangible examples of recycling innovation, the organizers aimed to inspire visitors to rethink their consumption habits and actively participate in environmental preservation efforts.

In addition, the expo served as a platform for students to develop their creativity, entrepreneurial skills, and environmental awareness simultaneously. It also strengthened collaboration between academic institutions and the wider community in promoting sustainability initiatives that are both impactful and scalable.

Through Eco Expo GRE 2025, Universitas Andalas reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by empowering the younger generation to become proactive agents of change who contribute to reducing waste, promoting circular economy practices, and mitigating the impacts of climate change in their communities.