Minimize your waste, re-use!

KAUST Waste Management is committed to waste minimization and reducing our environmental footprint. In keeping with the key principles of integrated waste management and sustainability we are committed to promote the re-use of waste wherever possible. Did you know that KAUST Waste Management offers the following service to the KAUST community?

Re-use of unwanted items service: All items are donated to local charities.
Collection: Drop off at Re-use Center or alternatively log a request at 959.

KEY FACTS: Since the beginning of this year 13256 items of clothing and household items have been donated.

By offering items for Re-Use, we can limit our impact on the natural environment whilst also assisting those less fortunate than ourselves. You can make a difference.

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2 Comment

Elena October 9, 2017 - 2:41 pm

Great idea! Could you please let me know to whom should I pass items in Re-use center (to receptionist in the lobby)?

Anna October 9, 2017 - 4:35 pm

I’ve been thinking that it would be wonderful if KAUST had a consignment store where KAUST members can bring their things to be sold in a centralized place. There is so much coming and going in KAUST that both people looking for items as well as people selling their stuff would really benefit from such a concept. Usually, the store would take a certain percentage of the selling price and the owner of the item would get the rest.
I think the concept would work great if there was specific rules as to what items could be sold there (e.g. household items, clothes and toys etc. in good condition) and how long any particular item could remain there before the owner needs to take it back if it was not sold (otherwise the item would go to charity).

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