From Awareness to Action – World Environment Day 2025 Celebration
Simple Solutions for Change (SSFC), in collaboration with 3Zero House Myanmar and a network of committed partners, proudly hosted the “From Awareness to Action – World Environment Day 2025” event on June 5, 2025, at Goethe-Institut Myanmar. The event aligned with the global #BeatPlasticPollution movement, encouraging behavior change and local action to tackle plastic waste.
With over 140 participants including youth, professionals, advocates, and sustainability enthusiasts, the event became a vibrant space for inspiration, collaboration, and meaningful conversations around environmental action.
Event Hightlights
Opening & Campaign Relaunch
The event began with welcome remarks from Ko Bhone Myat Kyaw, representing 3Zero House Myanmar, followed by the official relaunch of SSFC’s campaign – “လျော့လည်းသုံးပါ၊ ခွဲလည်းပစ်ပါ” (Use Less, Sort More). The campaign encourages everyday sustainable actions in households and communities.
Panel Talks & Knowledge
Sharing
Interactive Learning & Community Engagement
- Ma Shwe Mar (SSFC) – Project insights from Towards Sustainable Waste Disposal in Yangon
- Ma Myat Htet Khine (Thant Myanmar) – The Life of Waste: Challenges and Choices
- Ma Po Po Min (Yoma Group) – Corporate Environmental Sustainability Initiative
- Ma Yin Yin Oo & Ma Sabai (Bridge Communication) – Behavior Change through Communication
- Ma Shwe Yamin Oo (RecyGlo) – Microplastics: Understanding the Invisible Waste
- Waste sorting games, quizzes, and lucky draws
- Product showcases from Chu Chu, Purple, and other upcycling initiatives
- Junk Shop Map introduction by SSFC, promoting accessible recycling centers
- Teaser recording for the #FromAwarenessToAction digital challenge
- Snacks and networking for knowledge exchange and building new connections
Looking Ahead
Following this impactful event, we officially launched the #FromAwarenessToAction Challenge, a social media campaign that invites the public to take small, meaningful steps toward sustainability and share their journey online.
Through thoughtful storytelling, interactive education, and collaborative engagement, the World Environment Day 2025 celebration became a milestone in Myanmar’s ongoing journey toward a cleaner, greener future.
Together, we are turning awareness into action — one step at a time.
