Seeking to Maintain a Clean and Sustainable Environment… College of Education for Pure Sciences Organizes a Training Course on the Importance of Paper and Plastic Recycling
The Chemistry Department at the College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Samarra, organized a training course on “Paper and Plastic Recycling Towards a Clean Environment”, presented by Dr. Rana Raad Zanzal and Assist. Lect. Reem Ibrahim Mahdi.
The course organizers sought to spread environmental awareness about the importance of recycling, explain the stages of recycling processes, and encourage students and the community to sort waste at the source. They also aimed to highlight the economic and environmental benefits of recycling and instill the concept of environmental responsibility among individuals and institutions.
The two lecturers addressed the vital role of paper recycling in reducing tree cutting, saving energy and water, and limiting waste accumulation. In addition, they discussed the contribution of plastic recycling in reducing land and sea pollution resulting from plastic waste, which is difficult to decompose.
The course concluded with important recommendations, including the necessity of preserving the environment as a collective responsibility that starts with simple steps, including recycling, to achieve a green and safe future for coming generations.
