Microplastics Awareness for a
Sustainable Future
Save Aqua, Save Homo (SASH) Initiative, a Capstone Project of the Greenlead African Climate Leaders Fellowship by Ayomide Elias Kudehinbu
On the 27th of August 2025, the SASH Initiative held a workshop titled “Microplastics Awareness for a Sustainable Future” at Molete Baptist Group of Schools, Ibadan by Ayomide Elias Kudehinbu. This event served as both an awareness campaign and a practical training session on plastic pollution, microplastics, and recycling.
A total of 22 students and one teacher actively participated in the workshop, surpassing the initial expectation of 20 students. The program included interactive discussions, a hands-on recycling session, a slogan contest, distribution of awareness materials, and the pre-launch of the first SASH Club in the school.
The students demonstrated deep interest in the subject matter, with 14 of them expressing a desire to formally join the SASH Club upon resumption. The school principal also gave approval for the full establishment of the club in September 2025.
Project Overview:
The Microplastics Awareness Workshop was designed to address the growing concern of plastic waste and microplastics within communities. The event formed part of my Capstone Project as a Climate Leader under the Greenlead Climate Leaders Fellowship.
The project had four key components:
● Awareness Building: Educating students about the dangers of plastic pollution and microplastics.
● Practical Recycling Training: Equipping students with the knowledge and skills to recycle effectively.
● Creative Engagement: Running a slogan contest that challenged
students to creatively express their understanding of recycling and
sustainability.
● Sustainability Plan: Pre-launching the SASH Club, which will serve as a permanent platform within the school to sustain environmental
awareness and recycling practices.
Impact Area:
The workshop created impact in three main areas:
● Knowledge: Students gained a better understanding of microplastics, plastic waste management, and recycling methods.
● Action: Students participated in practical recycling demonstrations and created advocacy slogans.
● Sustainability: The pre-launch of the first SASH Club ensures a lasting structure for continued learning and environmental leadership in the school.
Achievements and Milestones:
The following key achievements were recorded during the workshop:
● High Student Participation: 22 students participated in the event,
exceeding the target number.
● Student Creativity: The slogan contest revealed how well students
grasped the subject and how creatively they could communicate it.
● Commitment to Sustainability: 14 students showed genuine interest in joining the SASH Club when it officially launches in September.
● Awareness Materials Distributed: Flyers and learning resources were shared to reinforce the lessons taught during the workshop.
● Pre-Launch of First SASH Club: The school principal expressed full
support, and the foundation for the first-ever SASH Club was
successfully laid.
● Volunteer Engagement: Five facilitators, including myself, worked
collaboratively to deliver the workshop and engage the students
effectively.
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