"Your School's Wish" Launches First Plastic Collection Operation with Participation of 120 Schools and Attendance of Minister of Development and Sustainability

Darine Al-Aleed: The launch of the “Your School’s Wish” initiative marked the first plastic waste collection drive from various participating schools in its fourth edition, held yesterday morning at Al-Jazira Secondary School for Girls. The event was attended by State Minister for Development and Sustainability Dr. Reem Al-Faleh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and under the supervision of the Public Authority for Environmental Affairs.

Sanaa Al-Qumulas, CEO of “Amna” and founder of the initiative, emphasized that the launch of the collection operations represents a new starting point for the competition in its fourth edition, reflecting continued efforts to promote recycling culture and environmental sustainability in government schools by involving students, teachers, and administrative staff in collecting and sorting plastic waste.

Al-Qumulas praised the presence of State Minister Dr. Reem Al-Faleh, underscoring the importance of supporting environmental initiatives that strengthen partnerships between government entities and civil society organizations, and contribute to instilling positive environmental behaviors among younger generations.

She stated that the company is preparing to carry out the second collection drive in November, expressing hope for better results than in previous years, given the growing participation and interest in the initiative. She noted that the collection operations involve more than 120 government schools.

Al-Qumulas added that the past three years have seen a steady increase in the amount of plastic collected by schools, reflecting rising environmental awareness and enthusiasm among students, teachers, and administrative staff. She commended the efforts of all participants and their role in the success of the competition and achieving its environmental goals.

She stressed that the success of “Your School’s Wish” depends on teamwork and continued active participation within schools, expressing her appreciation for student teams, teachers, and school administrations, and wishing them success in continuing their efforts and achieving outstanding results in the fourth edition.

For her part, Fatima Al-Qumulas, a teacher at Al-Jazira Secondary School, emphasized that change begins with simple steps and that every individual can contribute to protecting the environment, whether through daily practices at home, school, or work. She stressed the importance of instilling recycling culture in children from an early age, as they are the generation of the future, noting that environmental protection is a shared responsibility that requires the combined efforts of individuals and institutions, and enhancing awareness of the importance of reducing waste and utilizing recyclable materials.