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On March 18th, 63 participants attended an interactive live session to share their concerns relating to the accumulation of household items and waste with the Green Youth Majlis (GYM) team, Mariam Al Marzooqi, Amal Khalid, Fatima Yousef, and Megna Rajagopal. GYM members shared statistics highlighting the amounts of waste generated in households and how these items can cause harmful air emissions. A UN statistic shows that an average citizen in UAE generates approximately 17.2 kg of e-waste, resulting in approximately 900,000 tonnes in 2020 and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization announced that about 40 to 50% of fruits and vegetables end up in the bin. Green Youth Majlis Members shared possible solutions like economical purchases and decluttering personal belongings, by considering the quality, lifespan, and efficiency of items and donating to those in need. She also reminded participants to embrace the belongings they wish to keep and let go of things that may no longer be useful but a blessing for others.