University Initiative Collects 15 Tonnes of Waste During Hajj Season

King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, through its KAU Endowment and the Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, has collected 15 tonnes of waste during this year’s Hajj season as part of its ‘Green Spots’ initiative, which promotes sustainability and environmental awareness among pilgrims and the wider community.

The collected waste was sorted and recycled, helping maintain cleaner public spaces and reinforcing the Kingdom’s broader environmental and health objectives.

This initiative is one of several efforts across Saudi Arabia to support the country’s Vision 2030 goals. The university itself has implemented additional sustainability programmes, including on-campus recycling stations and green building practices.

On a national level, Saudi Arabia has launched initiatives like the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative, both aimed at increasing vegetation cover, reducing carbon emissions, and protecting natural ecosystems across the region.