Institutional development · Sustainability and civic impact · Iraq
University of Kufa adopts policy to curb single-use plastics across its colleges
Iraq's University of Kufa has adopted a policy to regulate and reduce plastic consumption across its colleges, facilities and activities, with particular attention to single-use plastics.
Why it matters: The University of Kufa's colleges, facilities and activities come under a policy that regulates plastic use and encourages eco-friendly alternatives and recycling.
The University of Kufa said it is adopting a policy to regulate the use of plastic materials and reduce their consumption in its colleges, facilities and activities.
According to the university, the policy aims to limit pollution from excessive plastic use, particularly single-use plastic, and to encourage environmentally friendly alternatives and waste recycling.
The university said the policy rests on constitutional principles concerning environmental protection and reflects its responsibility to protect the environment and promote sustainability.
Editor’s view
Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor
The policy covers the University of Kufa's colleges, facilities and activities, regulating plastic use with the stated aim of reducing consumption, particularly of single-use plastic, and encouraging eco-friendly alternatives and recycling.
