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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