RMIT embarks on “Sach Sanh Sanh” initiative to champion sustainable living

RMIT embarks on “Sach Sanh Sanh” initiative to champion sustainable living

The campaign strives to raise awareness amongst both the RMIT community and the public on sustainability topics by providing relevant information, knowledge, and necessary skills for individuals to act.

According to recent data, one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally, amounting to about 1.3 billion tons per year. This generates 8-10 per cent of annual global greenhouse gas emissions – nearly five times that of the aviation sector. 

The UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. On a national level, Vietnam is also striving for Zero Hunger by 2025 and Net Zero by 2050, which includes reducing food waste and carbon emissions.   

“Sạch Sành Sanh” campaign is hosted by the RMIT Alumni Relations team. “Sạch Sành Sanh” campaign is hosted by the RMIT Alumni Relations team.

Inspired by the government’s goals, RMIT Vietnam aspires to contribute to this effort through the “Sạch Sành Sanh” campaign, hosted by the Alumni Relations team. 

“Sạch Sành Sanh” (clean, clever, continuity) is an abbreviation of "ăn sạch", "sống sành", “trường sanh" (eat clean, live clever, continuity).  

“If we adopt good habits such as reducing food waste, reusing and recycling more, we will live longer lives, and so will our future”, the organiser explained.  

This initiative focuses on raising public awareness about food waste and sustainable lifestyles, their impact on greenhouse gas emissions and personal well-being, and how to reduce food waste and embrace a more environment-friendly lifestyle. 

Furthermore, the campaign also commits to fostering best practices, knowledge sharing and inspire leaders to adopt sustainability as part of their enterprise focus.  

The campaign strives to raise awareness amongst both the RMIT community and the public on sustainability topics. The campaign strives to raise awareness amongst both the RMIT community and the public on sustainability topics.

Various activities will be implemented throughout this campaign, including a creativity artwork contest, sustainable factory tours, cooking for a cause, Green Business Showcase, food donation, rubbish collection, and walking to plant trees.

Speaking at the event launch, Ms Manuela Spiga, Director of Careers, Industry and Alumni Relations at RMIT Vietnam said: “We strive to innovate our activities, presenting something new – an idea, a strategy focusing on sustainability, impact, outreach, and community learning. Sustainability is not just a topic but a core part of our strategy, close to our hearts.” 

RMIT community actively embraces this call for sustainability. RMIT community actively embraces this call for sustainability.

Mr Pham Huu Hoang, RMIT Alumni Relations Manager highlighted the critical role that the University plays in promoting environmentally responsible practices. 

“RMIT places sustainability at the forefront of its strategic agenda. 

“RMIT Vietnam’s alumni community, consisting of over 22,500 working professionals across 6,000 enterprises in Vietnam and the Southeast Asia region, actively embraces this call for sustainability. 

“Many of these alumni are change-makers, driving positive socio-economic impact through their work,” Mr Hoang concluded.  

Learn more about the campaign here. 

Story: June Pham

10 May 2024

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