Lahore, May 25, 2023 (PPI-OT): HEC has organized an Innovative Plastic Waste Reuse Competition for students (whether individuals or groups). The competition aims to find innovative ways of using plastic waste that has been thrown out. The objective is to promote habits among the youth to reuse plastic waste to reduce plastic pollution and contribute to a more sustainable future.
In the competition, students will submit their innovative ideas. The solution can be applied to any type of plastic waste. The idea should be economically feasible, ecologically viable, socially acceptable, and commercially scalable.
Rules:
Open to individuals or groups of students
Submit your innovative plastic waste reuse ideas to your university’s focal person
The deadline for proposal submission is 30th May 2023
Oversight committee will evaluate the ideas and select the top two for consideration
Proposals will be judged based on innovation, impact, feasibility, scalability, effectiveness, and viability
Winners will receive financial and technical support
No registration fee
Late submissions will not be accepted
Evaluation Criteria:
Innovation and creativity of the idea
Potential impact on waste reduction and resource efficiency
Feasibility and scalability
Economic Feasibility and Potential for Commercialization
Potential for Social and environmental benefits
Prizes:
1st Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
2nd Prize: Rs. 30,000/-
3rd Prize: Rs. 20,000/-
All participants will receive E. Certificates from HEC/PMYP
Timeline:
Idea Submission Deadline: May 30, 2023
Evaluation by HEC technical team: June 1, 2023
Winners Announcement: June 5, 2023
For more information, contact:
Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)
M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-880-880
Fax: +92-42-99200604, +92-42-99202174
Website: www.vu.edu.pk