Fundraising for:
AIESEC in Taylor's University

Hi I am one of the volunteer from the project Ocean Harmony who collaborate with Sea Monkey Project and AIESEC Taylor's University. The purpose of this project is to prevent and reduce plastic pollution. Besides, we are also aim to spread the awareness on the importance of clean ocean. A survey found that Malaysia discards about 2.29 kilogram (kg) of plastic per person each year into the ocean. It was such an enormous amount. However, Malaysia emits 0.14 to 0.37 million tones of plastic trash into ocean each year. Thinking that each of us throwing the plastic continuously, what will happen in the future? Even now, the environment started been polluted just because of plastic pollution. It leads to serious climate changes, food insecurity, kills marine life and other issues. As stewards of our planets, we have the responsibility to preserve the health and integrity of ecosystem to protect our surroundings. Thus, we have establish a fundraising page to help our nature home. The fund will fully donated to Sea Monkey Project which is a company that doing ocean plastic solutions and education. It will be a significant and motivation for them. Kindly assist us in protecting our planet. Your open-handedness dedication will makes a difference for nature. Thank you!  

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Fundraising for:
AIESEC in Taylor's University

Hey there! I'm a student at Taylor's University, who is currently volunteering in the project Ocean Harmony within AIESEC and The Sea Monkey Project. This project focuses on reducing plastic pollution and promoting a cleaner and safer ocean for both marine life and us, humans. Do you know since the invention of plastic some hundred years ago, the world has produced about 8.3 billion metric tons of plastics? Among this figure, 9% was recycled, 12% was burnt, and the remaining 79% had been sticking around. Well, for sure, these plastic wastes were out of sight, but they were never really out of mind...A majority of them end up in the ocean. In fact, around 8 million tons of plastic get into the ocean per year. At this rate, there will be so much plastic that it will outweigh all the fish in the ocean by 2050! Yet, even now, a vast majority of animals are already suffering from plastic pollution. Approximately 100,000 marine animals died from being strangled by plastics. Apart from that, animals also risk the danger of swallowing and consuming indigestible trash. As in 2018, a dead sperm whale, which had consumed more than 32 kilograms of plastic bags and nets washed up in Spain. This shows the unforeseen impact plastic has caused. However, this is not the end. Plastics also goes up the food chain and onto our plates. Plastic wastes, which are exposed to constant UV radiation, emit microplastics that are technically invisible by naked human eye. This form of plastic is taken in by zooplanktons, which are later eaten by smaller fishes, oysters, crabs, and predatory fishes. As such, in one way or the other, we are consuming toxic wastes created by our very own hands. While research on this topic has not been advanced, it was estimated that the chemical substances that are added to plastics, such as BPA and DEHP has effect of interfering the human's hormone system and increasing the risk of cancer,That being said, while we certainly could not reverse the effect plastic has caused, we could reduce the impact from now on. Aside from the conventional strategies of practicing 3Rs, an effective way to help out would be working with our opportunity provider, The Sea Monkey Project. This social enterprise focuses on reducing plastic wastes by upcycling discarded plastics into purposeful and aesthetic products. Meantime, they have also been working on some amazing machines which could help with reusing plastics and protecting the ocean. As of 2023, approximately 200 such machines have been placed in more than 20 countries around the world. Nonetheless, it could always be expected that running such a business is not easy. Thus, this page seeks to raise funds to support the meaningful and inspiring work of The Sea Monkey Project. Indeed, one small step might be insufficient, but together we can make a difference. Thank you for reading through. The project team and I sincerely appreciate each and every of your support!  

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Fundraising for:
AIESEC in Taylor's University

Hey :) I'm Rumaisa a law student at Taylors Growing up in kenya I've had the pleasure to live among a green society, however I also have seen the effect of industrialisation and the negative consequences alongside it. So when I was 19 I decided to organise and participate in fundraisers helping the environment! Furthermore i was able to connect and learn from like-minded people, and that is when I understood the urgency of taking action and helping our planet - without safe environments, humans can not exist ! We are slowly killing our eco-systems and paying the price for it. Help make a difference  

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Fundraising for:
AIESEC in Taylor's University

Hi, I'm a student in Taylor's University currently volunteering in the project Ocean Harmony within AIESEC and Sea Monkey. Our project aims to prevent and reduce plastic pollution by encouraging action-driven initiatives to the community to upcycle and by promoting educational materials. We are dedicated to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution, aligning perfectly with Sustainable Development Goal 10.SDG (14.1).  

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Fundraising for:
AIESEC in Taylor's University

Hello there! I'm a student at Taylor's University and a volunteer in the project Ocean Harmony under AIESEC and The Sea Monkey Project. Did you know that microplastics in humans is a current growing concern?  It's estimated that there are trillions of microplastic particles in the world's oceans. Over 800 species are known to be affected by plastic pollution. As marine organisms ingest plastic particles, they may accumulate in the tissues of fish and other seafood. When humans consume contaminated seafood, they may unknowingly ingest harmful chemicals associated with these plastics. Alarmingly, microplastics have also been found in the air, causing concern about their potential inhalation by humans.The Ocean Harmony project focuses on raising awareness on plastic pollution, the harmful effects it has, and how to tackle this global issue. I believe in the power of collective action and want to be a part of a community working towards a cleaner, healthier environment. Volunteering allows me to turn my concern for the environment into tangible efforts.  

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