Leos in efforts at saving Mother Earth
MIRI: Like other Leo Clubs in the city, the Leo Clubs of Kolej Tun Datu Tuanku Haji Bujang and SMK St. Columba Miri also uphold the practice of 3R - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
The Leos recently embarked on a major service project called ‘Joint Donation & Recycling’, before the year- end school holidays.
On hand to assist them were members of the Lions Club of Miri Host, while the recyclable items were delivered to the Tzu Chi Recycling Education Centre in Krokop here.
“Besides encouraging everybody to practise the 3R concept, the project is also to expose our Leos to the existence and functions of the centre
Besides encouraging everybody to practise the 3R concept, the project is also to expose our Leos to the existence and functions of the centre concerned.
concerned.
“This concept is part of the Local Agenda 21 or LA21 programmes and Miri Green City Image,” organising chairman Isaac Jolly said.
The event was also to commemorate the International Leo Service Day with this year’s theme ‘ Leading to a Greener Tomorrow’.
The recyclable items comprised
Isaac Jolly, organising chairman
books, old newspapers, magazines, boxes and clothes.
Isaac thanked the Lions of Miri Host led by its president Peter Yong, teachers, school staff and students for their strong support and cooperation in the project.
The project created greater awareness among the Leos on the importance of recycling in saving mother earth and nature.