Algiers – 21 May 2025
Under the theme “Think Smart – Save Water, Save Energy, Recycle E-Waste!”, the meetMED project proudly organized a vibrant “Green Day in Schools” in collaboration with the National Agency for the Promotion and Rationalisation of Energy Use (APRUE) in Agiers. With representatives from Algeria’s National Institution of Energy and local municipalities present, the event took place at TERFI MILOUD Primary School in Isser, Boumerdes. This hands-on, educational event targeted children aged 6–12, focusing on sustainability and smart resource use.
This initiative is part of the meetMED regional awareness campaign aimed at empowering children to become eco-heroes. By promoting water and energy conservation at home and school, as well as sustainable waste management practices, we are fostering a sense of environmental responsibility among the younger generation.
The campaign materials —videos, brochures, and posters—were designed in coordination with the Portuguese Energy Agency (ADENE), the Energy and Water Agency (EWA) and the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) to highlight the importance of water-energy savings and recycling electronic waste.
These materials included:
Water-Energy tips:
- Two leaflets with practical tips for children on saving water and energy at home and at school.
- Two posters promoting water and energy saving practices in both settings.
- A video with engaging tips for children on how to save water.
- Two guidelines tailored for teachers and students to support awareness and implementation of water and energy saving measures.
Recycling E-waste tips:
Additionally, the campaign installed electronic waste collection boxes in 15 schools across Algerian governates, serving as a sustainable reminder of the proper mechanisms for disposing of hazardous materials contained in e-waste. The day also included a green infrastructure tour (solar water heater, sensor taps, recycling box), a “Green Hero” quiz, and healthy snacks with recommendation to reusable containers.
TERFI MILOUD School also serves as a pilot building for meetMED project national activities in Algeria, including “School Energy Audits” in partnership with ENEA and the “Water-Energy Nexus Methodology” developed by ADENE. Additionally, meetMED project implemented a pilot project aimed at improving water energy efficiency at TERFI MILOUD School through the installation of a solar water heater and low-flow fixtures. This resulted in: Water efficiency: +3.2%; Water-energy nexus: +23.6%
This event was not only educational but a concrete step in showing how pilot buildings and early environmental education go hand in hand in the path toward sustainability.
For more information and media inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Asmaa Ahmed – meetMED II Communication Manager
Email: asmaa.ahmed@rcreee.org
