Becoming an Inspiration for Young People, These Two Cool Figures Successfully Pursue Their Passion While Caring for the Environment

Kapanlagi.com - Taking care of the environment is everyone's task. You don't need to do something grandiose. Simply, you can start by not littering or saving electricity usage.

And in the current situation, many green job concepts have been applied and become a trend. Some inspirational figures have successfully pursued their passion and contributed to the environment. Among them are Dr. Alvi Muldani and Tenny Kristiana.

What is the story of Dr. Alvi and Tenny Kristiana? Let's read the complete story below.

1. Dr. Alvi's Story in Kalimantan

Being a doctor made Dr. Alvi Muldani motivated to do more during his work. He once worked as one of the medical staff of Alam Sehat Lestari Foundation (ASRI) operating in Kayong Utara Regency, West Kalimantan.

During his service at that time, Dr. Alvi not only helped maintain the health of the community, but also socialized the importance of planting trees for human life. In practice, Dr. Alvi allowed his patients to pay for their treatment using tree seedlings to be planted in the Gunung Palung National Park area, in West Kalimantan.

2. Interested in Environmental Issues

Doctors at the Healthy Sustainable Nature Foundation (ASRI) Dr. Alvi Muldani is in the middle.

Apparently, Dr. Alvin has a greater interest in adventure in the wilderness. The increasingly threatened environmental conditions make him want to contribute to saving it.

"Since long ago, I have enjoyed adventuring in nature such as hiking and water sports, so I have a love for the environment. When I saw the fact that the health of nature was threatened, it moved me to want to contribute directly to maintaining the health of the environment, and I am grateful to be able to join the Healthy Sustainable Nature Foundation, in addition to being able to maintain human health as a doctor, I contribute directly to maintaining the environment," said Dr. Alvi.

3. There is an Important Role

Working as a doctor at the Healthy Sustainable Nature Foundation (ASRI) makes Dr. Alvi also pay more attention to other important environmental conditions such as air pollution and the relationship between diet and the environment.

For Dr. Alvi, doctors also play an important role in voicing positive issues such as environmental sustainability. According to him, doctors are one of the professions whose words are trusted.

"I once read a study that said that a nurse's words are trusted the most. Then, in second place, doctors are very trusted by the community, even the words of hairdressers are more trusted than those of ministers. This is what makes medical personnel and other professions close to the community play an important role in voicing environmental issues to the public," explained Dr. Alvi.

4. Pay for Medical Treatment with Tree Seedlings

According to ASRI Clinic located in Gunung Palung National Park, patients can pay for their treatment with tree seedlings that are converted into a monetary value equal to the cost of the treatment.

There are several types of tree seedlings that can be used as a payment method when patients receive treatment at the Healthy Sustainable Nature Foundation. There are endangered tree species such as belian or ulin, as well as fruit seedlings that will be accepted by ASRI as a payment medium.

"The plants that can be used for medical payment are wood plants, which will later be planted in degraded forests. The planted seedlings are adjusted to the combination of species so that they can approach the forest ecosystem in that area," added Dr. Alvi.

5. The Figure of Tenny Kristiana

In addition to Dr. Alvi, there is another inspiring figure who has successfully balanced her passion while applying activities to maintain the environment. She is Tenny Kristiana. Tenny is one of the associate researchers at the International Council on Clean Transportation based in Washington, D.C.

Tenny's work focuses on the alternative fuel sector that is environmentally friendly and can be used to replace fossil fuels. She became interested in working in the environmental field after seeing various public transportation systems abroad that were of high quality.

"Actually, I am interested in the world of clean energy not 100% because I work in an NGO, but honestly, it all started when I was amazed by the quality of public transportation abroad. Many developed countries have good quality of life, clean air, so living comfortably becomes personal happiness for me," said Tenny.

6. Awareness of Environmental Preservation

Tenny Kristiana is currently working remotely at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) office.

Although Tenny has an opposing educational background, she says she is very enthusiastic about various environmentally friendly technology.

"To be honest, I'm excited when I realize that technology goes hand in hand with environmental issues. Interestingly, it turns out that we can use something as simple as waste and residue for many things, including replacing fossil fuels with straw. The use of straw as a fuel already has the technology, so it can be applied. This discovery makes me even more enthusiastic," added Tenny.

In Tenny's eyes, the public's awareness to care and help preserve the environment is still very low. Many people have not realized the impact on the environment because there are still other topics that are given priority, such as economy and politics.

"The environment is not the most important issue for the public. Its popularity is still inferior to the economy, so the biggest challenge is to raise awareness among groups of people around the world about the importance of preserving the environment for a better life," said Tenny.

7. Passion Can Be Shaped

Dr. Alvi Muldani and Tenny Kristiana have the same opinion that passion can be shaped and developed according to each person's interests. However, they also advise to continue to contribute to the environment regardless of the passion pursued.

"Passion can be shaped. What I do is a manifestation of my love since long ago. At first, I also joined the Red Cross when I was in college. There, I was taught about disaster management, social service, free medical operations, and much more. That's where I feel that this is a personal passion that drives me to develop more for our common good," said Dr. Alvi.

8. Protecting the Environment Through Simple Actions

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According to Tenny, contributing to protecting the environment doesn't have to start with big actions or being a researcher. She revealed that even the smallest actions play a crucial role.

"Without having to aim high, protecting the environment can start with simple actions such as unplugging your smartphone charger when it's done charging, saving electricity, using public transportation, and many more," said Tenny.

Dr. Alvi agreed with this and stated that small habits can have a positive impact on the environment. Developing oneself and raising awareness among the community are the ways that Dr. Alvi takes to help create a better Indonesia in the future.

"I want to develop myself through a series of studies, whether it's in the medical or environmental field. I still need to learn more, take some courses, before finally providing education to the community about the importance of protecting the environment," said Dr. Alvi.

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