Under the patronage of the Presidency of the University of Information Technology and Communications, the Women’s Empowerment Division, in cooperation with the Center for Continuing Education, organized a seminar entitled “Resource Management Strategies and Waste Reduction According to the 5Rs System”. The seminar was held as part of the implementation of the objectives of the 2026 Women’s Strategic Plan, which aims to enhance environmental awareness and promote the principles of sustainability within the university community.

 

The seminar was presented by Assistant Lecturer Helen Anwar Hassan from the Department of Administrative and Financial Affairs. She reviewed the concept of the 5Rs system as one of the modern and effective methods for resource management and waste reduction, highlighting its core principles: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot (composting).

 

The seminar also addressed the importance of applying these principles in daily life and various work environments, due to their role in promoting responsible consumption, reducing waste, and minimizing negative environmental impacts, as well as their contribution to achieving economic and social benefits that support the goals of sustainable development.

 

The seminar emphasized that adopting sustainable practices and the prudent management of resources constitutes a fundamental pillar for protecting the environment and ensuring the sustainability of resources for future generations. It also highlighted the importance of continuing awareness activities that promote a culture of responsible consumption and optimal use of resources.