Activity of IGCAUS,
Environmental Clubs

Hello, we are Eco Fighters!

This time, in cooperation with the American University in Ras Al Khaimah, 

an awareness booth of sustainability was placed at AURAK student center

which is an area with a high frequency of visitors!

The goal of the booth is to raise awareness about sustainability 

and enhance the students' practice of electronic waste recycling. :)

An animation video was designed and created by our team members 

to demonstrate the issue of electronic waste its impact on the environment.

The animated video shed light on the impact of e-waste on the environment, marine life, 

and how it is contaminating the groundwater after seeping into the soil.

In addition to the above, flyers and posters were printed 

using recycled paper and handed out to the visitors!

These flyers included brief information on how to recycle different types of materials,

how to reduce plastic consumption, and how we can contribute to saving the environment. :)

The flyers also included contact numbers of 

recycling companies across the United Arab Emirates!

Our electronic waste bin created by our team members during Environmental Learning Mission,

was displayed at the booth to promote e-waste recycling!

This e-waste bin was made with recycled materials and obsolete electronics.

These materials include CDs, keyboard keys, wires, 

recycled cardboard box, and solar energy lights!

The shiny side of our E-waste bin which was created using CDs 

has attracted many visitors to out booth.

They were all intrigued by the mirror-like part of it,

which has aroused their curiosity and interest in participating in the activity.

The bin was placed at the university for more than a week to enable students

and faculty to dispose their e-waste in it. :)

The campaign had an influence on more than 50 students and staff

at the American University of RAK, it has also changed their perception of electronic waste.

A majority of the attendees were not aware that electronic waste causes severe damage 

to the environment, marine life, and human health.

They were not aware that these devices contain valuable metals

that can be recycled and reused for various purposes. :)

Additionally, several engineering students said that

they had been keeping their hazardous electronic scrap

which was previously used in their projects!

They were unaware of the proper procedure that must be taken

to dispose hazardous electronic waste that is considered flammable and explosive. :)

After visiting our booth, they have learned valuable lessons about electronic waste recycling

and they were introduced to several companies in the UAE

which are specialized in e-waste recycling, such as Enviroserve in Dubai. :)

This event was meaningful to us and the participants!

Let's meet again at our next activity. :)