Sustainability Track Challenges
Reusing Bleaching Powder
Reusing Spool Threads
Sustainable Alternatives for Aluminum Products
Challenge Overview
The packaging sector is undergoing a rapid shift toward more sustainable solutions in response to growing consumer awareness. One of the main challenges is replacing traditional packaging materials such as aluminum or tin with alternative recyclable or biodegradable materials, while still meeting key packaging standards such as product protection from light and heat.
Challenge Description
Develop an alternative to aluminum in packaging materials that maintains protection from sunlight, light, and heat, while aligning with environmental sustainability principles.
Criteria
packaging ability to protect against heat and light
Ease of manufacturing and production
Environmentally friendly (biodegradable, recyclable, low carbon footprint)
Reusing Bleaching Powder
Challenge Overview
Bleaching Earth is a flammable material used in vegetable and mineral oil factories to remove impurities and colors during the refining process. After use, this powder becomes saturated with oils and organic substances, turning it into Spent Bleaching Earth, which is often disposed as industrial waste.
Challenge Description
Develop sustainable and effective solutions to reuse spent bleaching earth or transform it into value-added materials, while reducing its environmental impact and maximizing resource utilization.
Criteria
Eco-friendly solution
Cost-reduction
Safe handling of bleaching powder
Reusing Spool Threads
Challenge Overview
The "Shemagh" industry is a craft that relies on high-quality thread alignment and color consistency. At Castle Shemagh Factory, the production depends on high-quality red and white thread spools, and after machine operations are completed, a portion of unused thread remains on each spool, which is wasted because it does not meet the required operating length to be used for the next product. How can we transform the remaining thread quantities at the end of spools into a reusable material for production lines or other products?
Challenge Description
Develop a practical solution to reuse the leftover threads at the end of the spools without affecting the final product quality or production efficiency.
Criteria
Applicable solution that doesn’t compromise fabric quality
Maintain production speed and efficiency
Cost-effectiveness and minimal additional resources required