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On March 31, 2021, SCI held an environmental youth talk entitled “Promoting Circular Economy for Sustainable Development” with the presence of 76 people, to encourage youth involvement in greener practices, career paths, and businesses. The talk commenced with guest speaker, Mohamed Mosa, Senior Specialist in Waste Policy and Regulations at Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi, who explained the efficiency of circular economy in terms of waste. Mohamed Mosa said, “it allows us to create more with less and deliver greater value with less input.” The discussion continued with Maitha Al Marashi, Vice President of Sustainability at Borouge, explaining Borouge’s efforts to drive circular economy by implementing best practices in sustainable operations and by collaborating with entities to create solutions. Mohammed Chaker, Associate Professor of Finance at Ajman University, reflected on economic case studies around plastic pollution and how eliminating single use plastic can benefit not only the environment but also worldwide economies. In the closing statement, Khansa Al Blouki, Outreach Director at Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi, inspired youth to partake in circular economy and explore contributions that lead to better and more sustainable environments, while boosting markets.