CAS Sur hosts ‘Eco-hayah’ expo

SUR: College of Applied Sciences Sur held ‘Eco-hayah’ exhibition gathering eco-friendly lifestyle ideas from various public and private institutions towards environmental protection. It was organised as part of the ongoing environmental awareness campaign titled ‘Now or Never’ initiated by public relations students at the college.

Dr Huleis bin Mohammed al Araimi, Assistant Dean for Academic Support Affairs, inaugurated the exhibition.

The exhibition had three sections of exhibits ranging topics on awareness, innovation and entertainment on various issues related to the environment.

The best three ideas serving the environment were awarded prizes.

It also included a green salad lunch to symbolically emphasis the need to reduce our carbon footprint by promoting green environment.

Two groups of presenters from Institute of Nursing in Ibra bagged the first and second prizes for the best ideas serving the environment. Their exhibits showcased a spray system for plants developed from algae extract. Indian School Sur and an individual presenter Shahana Rajashekar shared the third prize.

The winning ideas were selected on the criteria of innovation, adaptability in Omani environment and cost of implementation,

“This diversity of ideas presented at the exhibition is a visible evidence of our sincere efforts to preserve the environment,” said Dr Huleis after inaugurating the exhibition.