Malaysia – The highlight of UNAIR Aquaculture students’ internship program at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) was when theory met practice. They successfully turned their knowledge into an innovative product: eco-friendly bioplastic made from macroalgae.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!From Knowledge to Innovation
After weeks of learning and experimenting, students were challenged to create something tangible. They chose macroalgae, a renewable marine resource, as the foundation of their innovation.
Through scientific methods, the algae were processed into bioplastic, a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics which are major contributors to ocean pollution.
“We are proud to produce something real. This bioplastic is not only innovative but also carries an important message about sustainability,” said Lintang Fitrasasi.
Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The innovation contributes directly to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in environmental sustainability and responsible innovation. It showed students that science could be applied to create positive impacts on society and the environment.
UNAIR’s Commitment to Global Engagement
This international program underlines FPK UNAIR’s dedication to expanding academic collaborations and empowering students with international exposure. More opportunities like this are expected in the future to strengthen UNAIR’s role in the global academic arena.
