Sharjah Sustainable City has announced that it has teamed up with the University of Sharjah’s College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) with the aim of promoting wood recycling among community residents and students.
The collaboration saw the organisation of a hands-on workshop and special session for the Sharjah Sustainable City residents at CFAD.
During these sessions, participants learned about the different aspects involved in sustainable wood recycling, including selecting the suitable wood for recycling, the right tools for each wood type, the different measuring techniques and the essential steps to prepare, recycle, and clean wood.
Commenting on the collaboration, Carl Atallah, Director of Marketing & Communications at Sharjah Sustainable City, said: “We are thrilled to partner with CFAD for this important initiative to spread awareness about reusing and recycling materials such as wood, which ultimately helps save resources like energy and water that go into producing such products from scratch. It is also part of our broader efforts to engage every community member in various activities promoting sustainable living as we aspire to become a net-zero-energy city while creating a happy, healthy, and environmentally aware community. I was delighted to see the great response from our residents toward this particular workshop, as they spent hours keenly learning sustainable art. I thank CFAD for their amazing support, for sharing valuable knowledge, and for making the workshop engaging and informative.”
Dr. Iman Abdel Shahid Ibrahim, Associate Professor at CFAD, University of Sharjah, said: “One of our focus areas at CFAD is to contribute to the cultural and social progress of the community by responding to its needs through effective partnerships. For nearly two decades, we have been fostering creativity and promoting innovation in partnership with society, especially in the Emirate of Sharjah. Our collaboration with Sharjah Sustainable City aligns well with these efforts, and we are delighted to interact with the city’s residents, educating them about various sustainable and eco-design arts. It is great to see the enthusiasm among all the participants, and I congratulate them for leading the way and inspiring others toward a sustainable future.”
Residents created a wooden frame in the workshop that will be showcased at the upcoming exhibition by CFAD titled Sustainable Interior Environments.