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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Fresh Press Enterprise: A Sustainable Action Project for Paper Production at Zayed University Using Locally Sourced Agricultural Waste

Benson, Eric; Al Anouti, Fatme; Sleiman, Tina

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Title
The Fresh Press Enterprise: A Sustainable Action Project for Paper Production at Zayed University Using Locally Sourced Agricultural Waste
Author(s)
  • Benson, Eric
  • Al Anouti, Fatme
  • Sleiman, Tina
Issue Date
2024-02-02
Keyword(s)
  • Environment
  • Papermaking
  • Sustainability
  • Graphic Design
Date of Ingest
2025-12-08T14:40:06-06:00
Abstract
At the University of Illinois, Eric Benson utilized innovative approaches in design education through Fresh Press Paper. Based on this initiative, Fresh Press Emirates seeks to utilize local agricultural waste for specialty paper production. Environmental education was integrated in graphic design pedagogy At Zayed University in Fall 2023 through students’ engagement in: researching papermaking materials and processes with a visit to a paper mill, designing visual narratives that respond to environmental issues, and devisinga plan to brand and promote Fresh Press Emirates.
Publisher
World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC)
Series/Report Name or Number
The 12th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC 2024) Conference Proceedings
Type of Resource
text
Genre of Resource
conference paper
Language
eng

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