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The Story of Us
From small beginnings to great things?:
The Launch of SOHAPPY Insights
In SOHAPPY Insights, we share positive perspectives about any issue and simplify complex topics to make them more approachable. The first episode was about my trip to the Swiss Alps, where I witnessed the stark reality of global warming firsthand and felt an undeniable calling to take action.
Creating the term "paper racism"
The second episode of SOHAPPY Insights reveals the severity of deforestation, a major cause of global warming. Unfortunately, we are the ones worsening deforestation by our careless use of paper made from trees. But we can also be the ones to solve deforestation. There is a way we can continue to use paper, without chopping down a single tree, but something in our minds is stopping us from implementing this solution. Watch the video to learn more!
2022
2023
From ideas to action
In 2023, #stoppaperracism, a sprouting idea in 2022, grew into a campaign. I reached out to several suppliers of sugarcane paper, requesting a donation for my school. Unfortunately, one supplier declined because our school was located too far away, and another was hesitant to assist since I was reaching out as an individual student. Although I was disheartened, I decided to try one more time. Fortunately, Ecomass agreed to support this campaign and sent NLCS Jeju a donation of sugarcane paper and upcycled decoration materials. I then presented to the NLCS Jeju principals and vice principals, who approved the campaign after two presentations. As a result, NLCS Jeju became the world's first institution to switch from wood-pulp paper to sugarcane paper. Click on MORE RESOURCES to see the full presentations as well as other resources.
2024
2024 was the year of the official launch of the Stop Paper Racism, Stop Look Think campaign. This year, the National Assembly Library of Korea and NLCS Singapore joined the campaign. Watch the Launch Assembly and Campaign Launch Video by SOHAPPY Insights for a closer look of our campaign!
The launch
It was an honour to be invited to give a lecture at the 16th Annual Korean National Environmental Diary Competition for Elementary, Middle, and High school students (hosted by the DGB financial group). To speak in front of passionate environmentalists who have been awarded for their exceptional diary entries about their actions in protecting the planet was an unforgettable experience.
Taking it further
A Greener Christmas
In the winter 2023, NLCS Jeju's fabulous design technology teachers and students decided to use 100% upcycled materials to make a "Green" Christmas Tree, which symbolised the importance of saving trees. Someone was paying attention, as in 2024, the Global Education City Administration borrowed and rebuilt the tree. Watch the beautiful 1-minute film created by Mr James Tuffs (link teacher of SPRC) to see our Green Christmas Tree.