“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” Socrates

In March, we celebrate 'arguably the two most important and often undervalued Ws in our lives: Women and Water. It will be great to show some appreciation and act of kindness on March 8th International Women Day and March 22nd World Water Day. 

1. Congratulations to the Winners! It is Our Turn to Act Now!


Four enthusiastic community members led the way to become more sustainable by accepting the Sustainability Behavior Challenge earlier this year. It is our turn to act now! Check out their astonishing and inspiring stories below. 

­ƒÅå Zulma Lopez
­ƒÅåInes Goncalves
­ƒÅåRenad Bougis
­ƒÅåYuanmin Zheng

2. Sustainability Seminar Series 


You are invited to the 2nd webinar of the 2021 sustainability seminar series on March 16th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. titled Electrochemical Energy Storage for a Sustainable and Green Future by Prof. Husam Alshareef. Register here!


3. Be Part of the Week of Awareness Organizing Team!
One of our signature initiatives is the Week of Awareness (WoA), in collaboration with Sustainability Week International! The week is full of diverse events including talks, workshops and movie nights. This semester, WoA will be themed around eliminating single-use plastics, a week-long campaign starting May 30th that will forerun the plastic fee launch in Tamimi. Join now by emailing the initiative lead, Justine Braguy at justine.braguy@kaust.edu.sa.


4.Reuse & Recycle Your Electronics with the Repair Focus Group



Do you know that around 50 million tonnes of electronic waste is being thrown away each year, enough Eiffel Towers to fill the whole of Manhattan? Over the last decade, e-waste grew by 38% but less than 20% is recycled. Join this self-driven focus group to learn together how to repair and fix your own electronics. email Liubov Gaba at liubov.gapa@kaust.edu.sa to be added. 


5. Volunteer for Donation Store Sorting & Sales for March 2021

3 in 1! Promot a circular economy, reduce environmental cost and enhance social prosperity by volunteering and purchasing items from the KAUST thrift store. Volunteer? email secondchance.kaust@gmail.com. Lots of preloved household equipment, decorative items, toys, games, books, and clothes on sale atlow prices.Wear a mask and bring a reusable bag to the open-air sale, outside the Thrift Shop's arcades (by the Canal, next to the Grand Mosque).


6.Future General Body Meetings will Be More Interactive and Fun
Many members expressed that they feel hesitant to engage because we don't socially interact as much (Bad COVID-19!). Gladly, we are now allowed to meet in person in line with the Keep KAUST Safe Guidelines. I am here to listen and to empower everyone to act, and I promise to create a more inclusive and dynamic atmosphere. If you have fun ideas for our future monthly meetings, please email me! Every drop counts; our collectiveness defines our future!

 

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Yours sincerely, 
Eman M. Alhajji