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A Sustainability Initiative, Port Security and Safety Department of Johor Port Hosts Ecocraft Competition

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On 5 November 2024, the Port Security and Safety Department of Johor Port Berhad (Johor Port), a member of MMC Group, organised the annual Ecocraft Competition, a unique programme designed to promote recycling habits and environmental stewardship among the port community. Held for the second year in a row, the initiative is organised in conjunction with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Day 2024. The competition encouraged participants to collect and creatively reuse recyclable materials to produce and construct innovative structures, aligned with Johor Port's commitment to sustainability and community engagement.

This initiative plays a crucial role in promoting environmental benefits, reducing pollution, conserving energy and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by minimizing reliance on raw materials through salvaging and reusing items. Additionally, it also aims to benefit the local economy and cultivate communities by inspiring creativity and awareness in regard to waste management.

With the theme "Bulk & Break Bulk Operation Area", four enthusiastic teams, Da Bomb, Accah Kreatif, Fighter, and The Busy Bee competed for the prestigious prizes of RM1,500, RM800, RM500, RM100 in cash, gift hampers and certificates. After a month-long of waiting, team Accah Kreatif walked away with the grand prize of RM1,500, gift hamper and certificates. Meanwhile, Fighter, The Busy Bee, and Da Bomb bagged the prizes for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place.

Participants were tasked to design structures that adhered to the theme by using recycled materials with prohibition to use pre-prepared or pre-assembled items. To further enhance creativity, teams were tasked with incorporating five mystery items into their designs: a box, egg carton, glass bottles, drink cans, and mineral water bottles which were given on the same day.

The entries were evaluated by a panel of six judges, led by Jamaludin Raja Mohammad, Head of the Port Security & Safety Department. The judges evaluated each of the entries based on creativity, structural integrity and adherence to the assigned theme.

This event will highlight the ingenuity and sustainability efforts of the participants, further reinforcing Johor Port's commitment to environmental and community initiatives.