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Circular plastic ii

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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Circular Plastics II builds on the first symposium by empowering communities to lead solutions to plastic pollution. Focused on local engagement and circular economy practices, the event highlights how collective action supports improved waste management and advances the UAE’s goal to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040.

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CIRCULAR PLASTIC I

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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In 2023, the UAE hosted COP28, drawing global attention to pressing environmental challenges, particularly the impact of plastic waste on ecosystems, climate, and human health. In response, the symposium encourages communities to adopt circular practices by keeping plastic within the economy through recycling and reuse, promoting a closed-loop system where materials are continuously repurposed rather than discarded.

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Waste 2 Wealth II

Special Topics for Interdisciplinary Practices

The second edition of Waste 2 Wealth at the University of Sharjah united students across disciplines to turn local waste into sustainable, market-ready solutions, showcasing how education and collaboration can drive innovation and transform waste into opportunity.

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Neda salmanpour
Architectural Designer

emile moughayar
entrpreneurship and youth manager

Mansi bavishi
make works uae coordinator | tashkeel

tawheed bashar
sustainability advisor | see institute

ahmed mokhtar zAin
manager creative hub | Base 39

Waste 2 Wealth

A Sustainability Shark Tank

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Waste 2 Wealth Shark Tank is an interdisciplinary project where students transform local waste into market-ready products. Combining regenerative design, circular economy principles, and strategic marketing, the initiative turns environmental challenges into sustainable economic and social value.

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Neda salmanpour
Architectural Designer

KHALID shafar
director and designer director

emile moughayar
entrpreneurship and youth manager

mohamad fanous
entrepreneur in residence

sahil abdul latif
curatorial coordinator

students' work

sustainable environments 2025

sarah abdulsalam saif zeyad

sustainable environments 2025

fatemeh mohammadi

sustainable interior environment

mariam jasim alali

sustainable environments 2024/ 2025

mouza jamal alshamsi

sustainable environments 2025

sara al qassimi

sustainable interior environment

maryam sorib

sustainable environments 2025

nouf mohammed

sustainable environments 2025

loulwa alnaqbi

sustainable interior environment

roda abdulrahim ayoun

design by nature

Showcasing Sustainable, Nature-Inspired Designs Through Biomimicry and Digital Innovation, Created by Emerging Designers to Shape Environmentally Responsible Futures

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MIMICKING HAWKSBILL TURTLES

Hasti Shahverdi

The hawksbill turtle, found in the warm coastal waters of the United Arab Emirates, has a distinctive shell made of layered bone and keratin that supports both protection and environmental sensing. Its carapace structure, which helps regulate sound and enhance communication, can inspire interior design solutions—particularly acoustic cladding that reduces noise and controls sound transmission in spaces like restaurants, offices, and public environments.

MIMICKING SIDR TREES

Amna Alshamsi

The Sidr tree (Ziziphus), widely found across the UAE, is a resilient species that thrives in harsh conditions such as salinity, drought, and overgrazing, and is distinguished by its thorny structure and uniquely veined, leathery leaves. Its natural forms—sharp textures, patterns, and organic structures—offer rich inspiration for graphic design, where elements like shape, color, and composition are drawn from nature to communicate ideas visually.

MIMICKING PLAIN TIGER BUTTERFLIES

Fatemeh Ghavasi

The Plain Tiger butterfly (Danaus chrysippus), found in regions including the UAE, is well adapted to hot, arid climates through physical and behavioral strategies that regulate body temperature and reduce heat absorption. Its reflective wing structure and efficient heat control mechanisms offer valuable inspiration for biomimicry in design, particularly in developing materials and coatings that minimize heat gain, improve energy efficiency, and reduce environmental impact in interior spaces.

MIMICKING CAMEL’S EYES

Moufida Mohideen

Jufn is a contemporary Islamic window screen inspired by the camel’s eye, particularly its unique adaptation to harsh desert conditions. Camels have a protective translucent eyelid and layered lashes that shield against sand, sunlight, and debris while maintaining vision. This natural mechanism informs Jufn’s design, combining functionality and aesthetics to create a screen that enhances protection, light control, and environmental responsiveness.

MIMICKING JELLYFISH

Haia Ali

The moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) is known for its ability to shift between transparency and opacity through the movement of chromatophores in its outer layer. This adaptive feature can inspire smart glass design, where partitions change from transparent to opaque in response to movement or presence, offering dynamic privacy while still allowing natural light to pass through.

DESIGN DNA: Decoding Nature’s Intelligence at SPARK. 🧬♻️

DESIGN DNA: Decoding Nature’s Intelligence at SPARK

A showcase of innovation where student research meets real-world application. From intricate posters to physical prototypes, this exhibition explores how nature’s blueprints can drive the future of circular design.

Seeing the students present their sustainable solutions to the Dean and the jury highlights the power of interdisciplinary collaboration between Interior Design and Visual Communication.

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