The American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has achieved a remarkable distinction as the only university from Bangladesh to be named a finalist in the prestigious International Green Gown Awards 2024, in association with Allianz Global Investors. AIUB’s project, titled “Recycling Low-Density Polyethylene using Waste Plastic Bottles for 3D Printer Filament Production via Fused Deposition Modeling”, exemplifies the university’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Being selected as a finalist in this global competition is a significant achievement, underscoring AIUB’s impactful contributions to environmental sustainability. The project not only holds great promise for addressing plastic waste in Bangladesh but also offers a replicable model for other countries facing similar environmental challenges.
The winners of the Green Gown Awards were announced during Winners’ Week (October 7-11, 2024), with a recording available on the official Green Gown Awards LinkedIn page. AIUB is deeply honored by the positive feedback from the judges, which encourages further development and broader applications of the project. This recognition reinforces AIUB’s position as a leader in sustainability, driving positive environmental change on both a local and global scale.
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