ENZIMA
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This project tackles the challenge of recycling sterile wraps, which account for 20% of global medical waste and are notoriously difficult to recycle. By using enzymes from fungi, sterile polypropylene wraps are broken down into their original monomers, enabling them to be repurposed into new wraps without compromising integrity. This innovative process reduces plastic waste, minimises carbon emissions, and supports global sustainability goals by creating a closed-loop recycling system for the medical sector
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Fawaz Shefeek Mohammed
Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Fawaz Shefeek Mohammed is a third-year medical student at Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU), passionate about design thinking, digital health, and sustainability. He serves as the team representative for 'ENZIMA,' a project aimed at creating a circular ecosystem using fungal enzymes to break down polypropylene in sterile wraps, addressing significant environmental challenges. This innovative project will be presented at 'Prototypes for Humanity,' marking the first submission accepted from MBRU and earning the "Stakeholder Engagement" Award during the 'Design for Change Bootcamp' in Singapore. Fawaz's work explores sustainable solutions at the intersection of healthcare and technology, improving patient outcomes.
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