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The study aims to find solutions and treatments for the environmental challenges resulting from the increasing accumulation of plastic water bottles on the College of Education for Humanities campus at the University of Anbar. Based on the collected data, the daily consumption of plastic water bottles at the college is 2117 bottles, the weekly consumption is 10,585 bottles, the monthly consumption is 42,340 bottles, and the annual consumption is 542,752 bottles. This results in an annual consumption of approximately 219,682.45 L of bottled water and the weight of plastic waste generated by these bottles is estimated at 5970.27 kg annually. The results showed a positive correlation between rising temperatures and increased water consumption. The study also revealed that the annual costs of consuming plastic water bottles and cups are approximately $128,784.17 and $23,700.67, respectively. Establishing fixed drinking water stations and encouraging the use of reusable bottles will reduce this accumulation. Additionally, raising environmental awareness among students and staff is crucial to changing behaviors toward using eco-friendly alternatives, contributing to positive consumer habit changes and environmental sustainability.

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The Environmental Impact of Accumulated Plastic Water Bottles at the College of Education for Humanities, University of Anbar, and Sustainable Solutions

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    2025年

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  • Taha Ibrahim Shabeeb,
  • Zuhair Jaber Mushref,
  • Ameer Mohammed Khalaf,
  • Taisir Abdulrazzaq Jar Alisawi

摘要

The study aims to find solutions and treatments for the environmental challenges resulting from the increasing accumulation of plastic water bottles on the College of Education for Humanities campus at the University of Anbar. Based on the collected data, the daily consumption of plastic water bottles at the college is 2117 bottles, the weekly consumption is 10,585 bottles, the monthly consumption is 42,340 bottles, and the annual consumption is 542,752 bottles. This results in an annual consumption of approximately 219,682.45 L of bottled water and the weight of plastic waste generated by these bottles is estimated at 5970.27 kg annually. The results showed a positive correlation between rising temperatures and increased water consumption. The study also revealed that the annual costs of consuming plastic water bottles and cups are approximately $128,784.17 and $23,700.67, respectively. Establishing fixed drinking water stations and encouraging the use of reusable bottles will reduce this accumulation. Additionally, raising environmental awareness among students and staff is crucial to changing behaviors toward using eco-friendly alternatives, contributing to positive consumer habit changes and environmental sustainability.