By Zayed Alzyoud
The University of Jordan (UJ), through the Deanship of Scientific Research and in partnership with the Royal Scientific Society (RSS), hosted a scientific lecture titled “The Circular Age: Towards a Sustainable and Future-Ready Economy.” The session was delivered by Senior Circular Economy Expert at the Royal Scientific Society Eng. Omar AlSaleh, Founder of the Circular Economy Club (CEC) Jordan, which is part of the global CEC network.
The lecture highlighted UJ’s commitment to advancing the circular economy as a modern development framework that strengthens sustainability efforts and supports the growth of faculty members, researchers and students. Eng. AlSaleh discussed the foundations of the circular economy, including responsible resource use, recycling and remanufacturing, eco-design and industrial ecology, noting their role in building economic systems capable of adapting to environmental and market challenges.
He also outlined the drivers that enable the shift toward circular practices and presented case studies demonstrating their economic and societal value.AlSaleh emphasized that the circular economy extends beyond waste management, offering a comprehensive model that reduces pressure on natural resources and enhances resilience in the face of climate and economic shocks, unlike the traditional linear model.
At the end of the session, AlSaleh responded to questions from the audience and received a certificate of appreciation from the Deanship of Scientific Research. The lecture forms part of broader national and regional efforts led by RSS and CEC Jordan to support policymakers and institutions in integrating circular solutions aligned with Jordan’s development priorities.