Since 2017, RCE Central Semenanjung, through its secretariat UM Community & Sustainability Centre (UMCares), have organised a ‘DIY Made Simple’ competition. The aim of this competition-based programme is to create awareness of how waste can be converted to useful products, by promoting product invention among school students and inspiring them to use unused materials to improve their school facilities by applying the do-it-yourself (DIY) concept.

New for 2019, an international category has been created for RCE members in the Asia-Pacific region, with two prizes to be awarded. Eligible RCEs are welcome to submit a video of any recycling and upcycling activities or programs being conducted in their country, particularly within schools.

Participation in this competition will encourage the exchange of knowledge and practices regarding the recycling of waste and upcycling of unused products or materials, and supports SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Submissions are currently being accepted, until 27 September, 2019. View the competition poster here, or visit the competition webpage here for more information.