مجلة الاربعين المحكمة
This plastic recycling project seeks to minimize environmental pollution resulting from the accumulation of plastic waste by collecting, sorting, and processing it for reuse in the production of new, usable products. This project aimed to contribute preservation of natural resources, by accumulating plastic in landfills and oceans and reduces dependence on virgin raw materials, in addition to decreasing carbon emissions. Moreover, it raises environmental awareness while also providing employment opportunities in recycling factories through fields of collection, processing, and manufacturing. The project constitutes a crucial step toward achieving sustainable development and a circular economy. Large quantities of plastic waste have been observed during the Arbaeen pilgrimage in the holy city of Karbala, one of the world’s largest human gatherings. This waste primarily consists of water bottles and plastic utensils utilized by pilgrims and Hussaini service processions. While a portion of this waste is sorted and collected systematically by service and volunteer entities, a large portion ends up in general waste without being utilized. This creates a genuine opportunity to capitalize on these large quantities of plastic through more efficient organization of collection and sorting processes, in collaboration with municipal authorities and environmental initiatives. These materials can be directed toward recycling facilities to be transformed into new, usable products such as household items, benches, storage boxes, or even eco-friendly construction materials