Amman, May 19 (Petra) -- The Ministry of Environment on Tuesday signed two separate agreements with the Islamic Scientific College Alumni Association and Al Ameed coffee company to strengthen national efforts supporting environmental sustainability, public cleanliness, recycling initiatives, and community participation.

The first agreement, signed with the Islamic Educational College Alumni Club through its "An Hour Makes a Difference" volunteering initiative, aims to unify national efforts in support of environmental action and implement programs focused on cleanliness and reducing indiscriminate waste disposal.

The agreement was signed by Minister of Environment Ayman Suleiman and Chairperson of the club Abdul Rahim Baqai as part of efforts to reinforce volunteerism, sustainable development concepts, and cooperation between official institutions and civil society organizations.

Suleiman said the ministry places significant importance on strengthening partnerships with community organizations and national initiatives, stressing that environmental protection and public cleanliness are shared responsibilities requiring coordinated efforts among all sectors.

He said the agreement represents a practical model for cooperation between official and community institutions to enhance environmental awareness, promote volunteer culture, and support implementation of the national cleanliness strategy through broader youth and community engagement.

The minister added that the ministry continues to support initiatives aimed at encouraging positive environmental behavior and increasing public awareness in ways that contribute to improving quality of life and advancing sustainable development goals.

The second agreement, signed with Al Ameed, falls within the executive program of the National Cleanliness and Anti-Indiscriminate Waste Dumping Strategy and seeks to strengthen cooperation on environmental awareness campaigns and sustainability initiatives across the Kingdom.

The partnership includes implementing joint awareness campaigns, distributing reusable cloth and vehicle bags, installing recycling bins at the company's branches, printing environmental messages on packaging materials, and using QR codes to provide educational environmental content to consumers.

Suleiman said partnerships with the private sector are essential to supporting national environmental objectives and promoting sustainable development.

Managing Partner of Al Ameed Basel Daher said the agreement reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility through initiatives integrated into its operations.

He noted that the company recycles approximately 90 percent of operational waste, including paper, plastic, cardboard, coffee capsules, and coffee grounds, while converting organic waste into agricultural compost and adopting biodegradable packaging materials.

Daher added that the initiative builds on the company’s broader environmental and social responsibility efforts, including its Guinness World Record achievement for creating the largest mosaic of its 50th anniversary logo using recycled paper cups to raise awareness about recycling and environmental conservation.

//Petra// AJ