Journal of Sustainability Perspectives
Vol 3, No 3 (2023)

Ain Shams University- Paving the way towards a paperless University

Sherien Elagroudy (Egypt Solid Waste Management Center of Excellence, Faculty of Eng., Ain Shams University | Ain Shams University |)
Wesam M Elbardisy (Assistant Professor at Urban Design and Planning dep., Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University | Ain Shams University |)
Ghada F Hassan (Vice President of ASU University, Professor at Urban Design and Planning dep., Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University | Ain Shams University |)
Abdelfattah Saoud (Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Building 10, Block 28010, Third District, Obour City, Cairo, Egypt | Ain Shams University |)
Mahmoud A.S. El-Meteini (Prof. of HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery Director of Liver Transplant Unit Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt | Ain Shams University |)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Nov 2023

Abstract

The conventional use of paper-based operations in daily working practices introduces numerous risks and financial burdens. Nowadays, Universities are aligning with the growing movement of "green" campuses. Going paperless is a green initiative contributing to sustainable development goals 11 and 12. Ain Shams University (ASU) attempted to establish a paperless campus through digital transformation as this movement promises high-quality academic and administrative services. This paper aims to highlight ASUs developed 3 R’s approach for paper waste reduction include switching to electronic exams, customizing paper amounts annually, implementing electronic payment and service options, and using barcodes for cafeterias by creating E-Systems to deliver services online. Starting with the ASU community’s cultural level, awareness campaigns are being conducted on proper waste management. Parallelly, segregation bins are placed throughout the campus to effectively separate waste streams for recycling options, either internally by the artistic activities or externally by our specialized partners. To ensure the efficiency of this digital transformation, this study investigates the different waste streams, generation rates and quantities. Statistical methods will be used to analyze relationships between variables and identify potential paper waste reduction and recycling plans. The outcome of this study is an evaluation of the current progress in implementing the strategy. Additionally, it could be used as a case study for developing strategies in moving toward establishing a successful paperless university model

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Education Engineering Environmental Science

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