Have you ever wondered about the life cycle of a plastic product? On International Free Plastic Bag Day, which falls on July 3rd, let’s join CKC to explore the various stages of a plastic product’s life cycle to understand the trade-offs related to their convenience and perceived cost savings.
- Extraction, refining, and production: Before reaching consumers, plastic products undergo extensive chemical transformations from vast fossil fuels. The process of extracting, transporting, and refining can annually release up to 12.5 million tons of greenhouse gases into the environment, with an additional 184 to 213 million tons emitted during production.
- Distribution and consumption: Globally, approximately 300 million tons of plastic are distributed and consumed each year, with more than half being disposable items. On average, a plastic bag is used for just 12 minutes before disposal.
- Disposal and recycle: Despite prevalent eco-friendly messaging on product labels, only about 2% of plastic waste is effectively recycled*. The majority is either incinerated, buried in landfills, or ends up in oceans. It is estimated that a plastic product takes more than 1,000 years to decompose.
Landfilling, incineration, or recycling has never provided a sustainable solution for managing plastic waste. Genuine environmental progress will only be achieved when we relinquish the convenience of plastic products.
*Effective recycling: Refers to the process of recycling plastic products back into materials suitable for their original use, though this can only be done once before the downcycle.
Source:
2021, The Story of Plastic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO3SA4YyEYU
2023, Kayla Vasarhelyi, The impact of plastic on climate change, https://www.colorado.edu/…/impact-plastic-climate-change
(Han Nguyen)
May was an exhilarating month for the ASEAN Data Science Explorers 2024 Program (ASEAN DSE 2024), with numerous training and networking events organised by CKC. Let’s look back at the eventful “Data Explorers” expedition:
- Fourteen (14) complimentary training sessions were held for over 550 young individuals from diverse academic backgrounds, with a majority of over 65% being female participants.
- A four-day immersive experience with direct interactions and knowledge exchange among CKC, Ms. Fidia – ASEAN Foundation’s representative, and nearly 200 students from School of Tourism and Hospitality and Hue University of Sciences from May 9th to May 12th, 2024.
- A thought-provoking talk show on “Data Explorers” took place on May 17th, 2024, attracting 394 students specialising in Planning and Investment (Hue University of Economics). These students recognized data as the primary asset in the era of industry 4.0 and embraced the study of data analysis as fundamental to crafting forecasts, strategies, and developmental plans within their field.
- A networking session on the ASEAN DSE 2024 facilitated connectivity between CKC and students from the Faculty of Information Technology at Hoa Sen University, Ho Chi Minh City on May 25th, 2024.
As May comes to an end, CKC will conclude the ASEAN DSE 2024 journey with final activities. CKC extends gratitude to the collaborative efforts and support from functional departments, academic institutions such as University of Sciences, University of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Economics, and School of Tourism and Hospitality, along with all participants. Special thanks are reserved for our master trainers, whose partnership and knowledge sharing enriched the ASEAN DSE 2024 journey alongside CKC.
Photo: Hue University of Economics
ASEAN Data Science Explorers 2024 is now offering a free online training course supported by the ASEAN Foundation. The program includes:
- Free Training: This program is free of charge for all participants.
- Apps Development and Cloud Analytics: Participants will learn about application development and cloud analytics using the SAP Build Apps.
- Basic Programming Skills: Participants will enhance their knowledge and skills in programming.
- Capacity and Career Development: Participants will have opportunities to improve personal capabilities and advance their career path.
- Certification: Participants will receive certification upon completion of the training course.
Who Can Apply:
- Young people aged between 15 – 30 years old.
- Individuals interested in programming and data analysis.
- No coding experience or equivalent qualifications required.
Training Dates:
- Friday, May 24, 2024, from 13:30 to 17:30.
- Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 8:00 to 12:00.
Registration: Register now at https://bit.ly/3K4MyYe to secure your spot in this free online course offered by the ASEAN DSE 2024 Program.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and boost your career prospects! Register today.
Khóa tập huấn trực tuyến ASEAN DSE 2024 chính thức mở ĐĂNG KÍ!
Khoá tập huấn trực tuyến về Khoa học dữ liệu ASEAN 2024 do Quỹ ASEAN tổ chức đã chính thức lên sóng. Cơ hội tham gia dành cho tất cả các bạn trẻ yêu thích kỹ thuật số và lập trình với nhiều lợi ích như sau:
- Buổi tập huấn hoàn toàn MIỄN PHÍ
- Trang bị kiến thức và kỹ năng cơ bản về 02 nội dung: phân tích dữ liệu (Analytics Clouds) và phát triển ứng dụng (Apps Development)
- Cung cấp các bài tập thực hành về phân tích và xây dựng ứng dụng trên nền tảng SAP uy tín
- Cung cấp các tài khoản đăng nhập miễn phí sau buổi thực hành
- Cung cấp chứng nhận và hỗ trợ tham gia sau khi hoàn thành khóa tập huấn
- Nâng cao năng lực và cơ hội phát triển nghề nghiệp
Khóa tập huấn dành cho:
- Những bạn trẻ trong độ tuổi từ 15 – 30 tuổi
- Quan tâm đến lập trình và phân tích dữ liệu
- Chưa có kinh nghiệm hoặc kiến thức về phân tích dữ liệu và lập trình ứng dụng
Thời gian tổ chức:
- Thứ Sáu, ngày 24/05/2024, từ 13:30 đến 17:30
- Thứ Bảy, ngày 25/05/2024, từ 8:00 đến 12:00
Nhanh tay đăng ký tại https://bit.ly/3K4MyYe để không bỏ lỡ cơ hội tham gia khóa học trực tuyến miễn phí của Chương trình ASEAN DSE 2024.