College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing

Towards Zero % Waste Initiative

As part of its third consecutive year under the “Towards Zero % Waste” Initiative, the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing at Misr University for Science and Technology announces this year’s contest under the slogan:

“Recycling Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow!”

Do you have an innovative idea to reduce waste and promote sustainability? 

Seize the opportunity and transform your idea into a project that makes a real difference!

• Target Audience: 

 – Students 

 – Academic Staff 

 – Support Staff 

 – Laboratory Specialists and Technicians

• Participation Format: 

Participation can be individual or in groups of up to three members.

• Contest Format: 

An integrated applied research project accompanied by a prototype.

• Participation Criteria: 

 – A novel idea that reduces waste and preserves the environment 

 – A practical project that can be implemented in real life 

 – Sustainable solutions with long-term impact

The winning project will receive full support from the college for its implementation!

Deadline for project submissions: End of May 2025 

Announcement of the winning project: End of June 2025

Together, let’s optimize resource use for a more sustainable future!

Relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 

 SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production 

 SDG 13: Climate Action 

 SDG 14: Life Below Water 

 SDG 15: Life on Land

Egypt Vision 2030: 

 – Environmental Dimension: Sustainable use of natural resources and pollution reduction 

 – Economic Dimension: Supporting innovation and sustainable projects

To participate and submit your idea: 

The contest is held under the patronage of: 

 Mr. Khaled El-Toukhy – Chairman of the Board of Trustees 

 Prof. Dr. Nehad El-Mahboob – University President 

 Prof. Dr. Rehab Ahmed Abdel-Moneim – Dean of the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing