2023 Eco-Enzyme Festival (World Environment Day )

In order to commemorate World Environment Day on Monday, June 5, 2023, UI GreenMetric and UIGWURN Eco-Enzyme Team conducted the 2023 Eco-Enzyme Festival hosted by Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA). In this event, a total of 22 universities from Indonesia participated this year. The participating universities were:
  1. Universitas Negeri Surabaya
  2. Univesitas Sumatera Utara
  3. UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi
  4. UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
  5. Universitas Syiah Kuala
  6. Universitas Kuningan
  7. Universitas Bengkulu
  8. Universitas Negeri Padang
  9. Univesitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji
  10. UIN Raden Fatah Palembang
  11. Universitas Andalas
  12. Universitas Sebelas Maret
  13. Universitas Padjadjaran
  14. Universitas Esa Unggul
  15. Universitas Gunadarma
  16. Universitas Trisakti
  17. Universitas Teknologi Muhammad Jakarta
  18. Universitas YARSI
  19. Universitas Budi Luhur
  20. Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
  21. Universitas Negeri Malang
  22. Institut Teknologi Sumatera

This event aims to inspire universities to take concrete actions in protecting the environment, raise awareness about the importance of sustainability, and promote a culture of environmental responsibility within the academic community.
Simultaneously, these universities poured Eco-Enzyme liquid into the water stream around their respective campuses. This event received support and enthusiasm from 22 universities throughout Indonesia intending to create a green environment.
The event began at 09:00 and was opened by the Moderator from Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA). Next, the UI GreenMetric and UNESA Profile Videos were shown. The first address was given by the Rector of UNESA, Prof. Dr. Nurhasan, M.Kes., followed by a speech from the Head of the UIGWURN Eco-Enzyme, Dr. Ir. Nurzainah Ginting, M.Sc. The event continued with the opening remarks by the Chairperson of UI GreenMetric, Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari MM. MSc., and the Coordinator of UIGWURN Indonesia, Prof. Ambariyanto. Next, a representative from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Dr. Tasdiyanto, delivered a speech.

Opening Remarks from Rector of UNESA, Prof. Dr. Nurhasan, M.Kes.


Opening Remarks from the Head of the UIGWURN Eco-Enzyme Team, Dr. Ir. Nurzainah Ginting


Opening Remarks from Chairperson of UI GreenMetric, Prof. Dr. Ir. Riri Fitri Sari MM. MSc.


Opening Remarks from the Coordinator of UIGWURN Indonesia, Prof. Ambariyanto


Opening Remarks from a Representative from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Dr. Tasdiyanto

The first pouring of Eco-Enzyme was carried out by UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi, led by Rector Prof. Su'aidi, MA, Ph.D. The pouring of Eco-Enzyme liquid took place in the university's lake and involved faculty members and students.

UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi

The next pouring of Eco-Enzyme was conducted by UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, led by Prof. Dr. Lily Surraya Eka Putri, M.Env.Stud. Along with the students, they poured the Eco-Enzyme liquid into the water bodies on their university campus.

UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji (UMRAH) continued the pouring action of Eco-Enzyme, accompanied by Mr. Henky Irawan, S.Pi., MP, M.Sc. The pouring was done in a river near the university, involving elementary school students around the university.

Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji

The next pouring of Eco-Enzyme was carried out by Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), led by the Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Kuncoro Diharjo, S.T., M.T. The pouring took place in the lake at UNS, using a rubber boat together with HIMAPALA (Mountaineering and Nature Lovers Club).

Universitas Sebelas Maret

Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD) also participated in this event by pouring Eco-Enzyme into the Arboretum Lake at UNPAD. Dr. Teguh Husodo, M.Si., the Head of the Center for Environmental Safety, Security, and Order, led this activity.

Universitas Padjadjaran

Next, Universitas Esa Unggul also took part by pouring Eco-Enzyme in two different areas of the university. The Eco-Enzyme liquid was used to water the plants around the Tangerang Campus and poured into the lake area of the Jakarta Campus. The process of pouring was led by Dr. Ir. Arief Kusuma A.P., ST., MBA., IPU, ASEAN Eng, the Rector of the university.

Universitas Esa Unggul


Universitas Esa Unggul

The next pouring is from Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA) The event starts with an explanation of the environmental activities carried out by the university, including the production and pouring of Eco-Enzyme. The process of pouring was led by Vice Rector III, responsible for Research, Community Service, Innovation, Publications, and Rankings, Mr. Junaidi Budi Prihanto, S.KM., M.KM., Ph.D.

Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Universitas Trisakti also participated in this event by joining the live pouring of Eco-Enzyme performed by students and representatives from each Faculty. It began with opening remarks by Prof. Dr. Ir. Kadarsah Suryadi, DEA, the Rector of Universitas Trisakti. The process was led by Mrs. Hernani Yulinawati, ST., MURP, the Head of the Environmental Laboratory.

Universitas Trisakti

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) also participated in the use of Eco-Enzyme around the campus. They poured the Eco-Enzyme liquid into the ponds of the Agriculture Faculty/Toilet.

Universitas Sumatera Utara

Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) also reported similar activities in their campus area. They present the environmental activities carried out by USK, including the pouring of Eco-Enzyme within their campus area and the utilization of Eco-Enzyme in the surroundings.

Universitas Syiah Kuala

Next, also Universitas Kuningan (UNIKU), took part by pouring the Eco-Enzyme. The event was opened by the Rector of UNIKU, Dr. H. Dikdik Harjadi, S.E., M.Si., who also directly poured the Eco-Enzyme liquid into the Citamba River in Kuningan.

Universitas Kuningan

Then proceeded to Universitas Bengkulu, featuring environmental activities led by Dr. Retno Agustina Ekaputri, S.E, M.Sc., along with the Vice Rector and Deans of Universitas Bengkulu. The pouring of the Eco-Enzyme liquid took place in the university's rectorate lake.

Universitas Bengkulu

Continued with Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), showcasing the action of pouring the Eco-Enzyme liquid into the water stream of UNP, conducted by the university's leaders and students.

Universitas Negeri Padang

The next pouring by UIN Raden Fatah Palembang was opened by the Rector of UINRAFAH Palembang, Prof. Dr. Nyayu Khodijah, S.Ag, M.Si. They show the action of pouring Eco-Enzyme liquid carried out by the leaders of UINRAFAH Palembang and its students, located in the campus canal.

UIN Raden Fatah Palembang

Followed by Universitas Andalas (UNAND), the event was opened by the Rector of UNAND, Prof. Dr. Yuliandri, SH, MH, then continue with the activity of pouring Eco-Enzyme in one of the ponds on the campus.

Universitas Andalas

Continued with Universitas Gunadarma (UG), the event starts with the opening remarks from the Rector of Universitas Gunadarma, Margianti, SE., MM, then showcasing the activity of pouring Eco-Enzyme in Technopark Gunadarma, Cianjur.

Universitas Gunadarma

The next pouring is from Universitas Teknologi Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UTM), the event opened by the Rector of UTM Jakarta, Dr. Lela Nurlaela Wati, S.E. M.M. CRA. CRP. UTM Jakarta then shows the process of producing Eco-Enzyme and the pouring action around the Ciliwung River in Manggarai.

Universitas Teknologi Muhammadiyah Jakarta

Universitas Yarsi also reported a similar activity, the event opened by Vice Rector I, Dr. dr. Wening Sari, M.Kes., and followed by the Eco-Enzyme pouring activities carried out around the Yarsi campus.

Universitas Yarsi

Continued with Universitas Budi Luhur, the event was opened by the Rector of Universitas Budi Luhur, Dr. Ir. Wendi Usino, M.Sc., M.M., along with Ms. Umi Tutik Asmawi and the team from Universitas Budi Luhur, together they pouring the Eco-Enzyme in several ponds and water streams on the campus.

Universitas Budi Luhur

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) also participated in the pouring of Eco-Enzyme liquid carried out by the entire leadership, staff, and students of ITS at Danau Delapan ITS.

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Then proceeded by Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), featured the preparations for pouring Eco-Enzyme liquid around their campus, led by the entire UM leaders and carried out by their students.

Universitas Negeri Malang

Last but not least, the final pouring from Institut Teknologi Sumatera (ITERA), was opened by Prof. Dr. I Nyoman Pugeg Aryantha. The event shows ITERA's activities in planting vegetation and pouring Eco-Enzyme liquid onto the plants around their campus.

Institut Teknologi Sumatera

We hope that this event can serve as a platform for universities to showcase their efforts in adopting sustainable practices and implementing environmentally friendly initiatives. It allows participating universities to demonstrate their commitment to preserving the environment, raising awareness among students and staff, and inspiring others to take similar actions. Through this collaborative approach, universities can learn from each other and work together towards a common goal of creating a more sustainable future.
Live stream available on UI GreenMetric’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w7SswXNpJs&t