EA workshop focuses on reducing risks of plastic water bottles
Published: 04:10 PM,Oct 01,2024 | EDITED : 08:10 PM,Oct 01,2024
Staff Report
Muscat, October 1
The Environment Authority (EA) organised a workshop titled 'Reducing the Risks of Using Plastic Water Bottles on Health and the Environment', under the auspices of Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority.
The workshop aimed to discuss the challenges and solutions related to reducing the use of plastic water bottles in Oman, exploring eco-friendly alternatives such as glass, aluminium, or carton bottles, in line with international agreements to combat plastic pollution.
The workshop featured a documentary on plastic pollution, followed by a presentation by Dr Mohammed al Abri, Director of the Nanotechnology Research Centre at Sultan Qaboos University, on the negative impacts of plastic water bottles on health and the environment.
The first session included three presentations focusing on global and regional experiences supporting the transition to eco-friendly alternatives. Dr Sajad from Sultan Qaboos University presented the first paper on the negative impact of plastic water bottles on health and the environment. The second paper, presented by Manar bint Nasser al Toubiyah from the Environment Authority, addressed environmental challenges associated with plastic bottles. Dr Shamsa bint Mohammed al Hosniyah from the Ministry of Health (MoH) concluded the session with a paper on the health burden of plastics.
The second session highlighted the role of relevant entities in reducing the use of plastic bottles and transitioning to eco-friendly alternatives. The session featured five papers, including one by Komail bin Ahmed al Lawati from 'Be'ah' Company, who discussed global experiences in banning plastic water bottles.
Faiza bint Hamad al Mashrafiyah from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) presented another paper on the regulations governing plastic bottles used for water packaging. The session concluded with Mazin al Rahbi from Oasis Water Company, who discussed the challenges and solutions for transitioning to eco-friendly water bottle alternatives.
It is noteworthy that the Environment Authority continues its efforts to find sustainable solutions to reduce plastic pollution and raise public awareness about using eco-friendly alternatives such as cloth bags and glass bottles. The Authority also encourages proper disposal of plastic waste and fishing nets in designated areas.
Muscat, October 1
The Environment Authority (EA) organised a workshop titled 'Reducing the Risks of Using Plastic Water Bottles on Health and the Environment', under the auspices of Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority.
The workshop aimed to discuss the challenges and solutions related to reducing the use of plastic water bottles in Oman, exploring eco-friendly alternatives such as glass, aluminium, or carton bottles, in line with international agreements to combat plastic pollution.
The workshop featured a documentary on plastic pollution, followed by a presentation by Dr Mohammed al Abri, Director of the Nanotechnology Research Centre at Sultan Qaboos University, on the negative impacts of plastic water bottles on health and the environment.
The first session included three presentations focusing on global and regional experiences supporting the transition to eco-friendly alternatives. Dr Sajad from Sultan Qaboos University presented the first paper on the negative impact of plastic water bottles on health and the environment. The second paper, presented by Manar bint Nasser al Toubiyah from the Environment Authority, addressed environmental challenges associated with plastic bottles. Dr Shamsa bint Mohammed al Hosniyah from the Ministry of Health (MoH) concluded the session with a paper on the health burden of plastics.
The second session highlighted the role of relevant entities in reducing the use of plastic bottles and transitioning to eco-friendly alternatives. The session featured five papers, including one by Komail bin Ahmed al Lawati from 'Be'ah' Company, who discussed global experiences in banning plastic water bottles.
Faiza bint Hamad al Mashrafiyah from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) presented another paper on the regulations governing plastic bottles used for water packaging. The session concluded with Mazin al Rahbi from Oasis Water Company, who discussed the challenges and solutions for transitioning to eco-friendly water bottle alternatives.
It is noteworthy that the Environment Authority continues its efforts to find sustainable solutions to reduce plastic pollution and raise public awareness about using eco-friendly alternatives such as cloth bags and glass bottles. The Authority also encourages proper disposal of plastic waste and fishing nets in designated areas.