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EGA and American University of Sharjah to research food waste re-use

By Third party content on May 27, 2022
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced a collaboration with the American University of Sharjah’s College of Engineering to research the economic and environmental benefits of re-using of food waste to enrich manufactured soils made from bauxite residue, and further applications in waste-to-energy. The […]
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Dubai green tariff to apply to all single-use bags including paper and biodegradable

By Third party content on May 26, 2022
Charge being introduced in July covers paper and other biodegradable materials, as well as plastic bags, officials say As Dubai gears up to introducing a 25 fils ($0.07) charge for single-use bags, authorities have clarified that this is not limited to plastic bags. From July 1, the mandatory tariff will be applied to all single-use bags — […]
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Egypt and Italy's Eni to develop $25m carbon capture and storage project

By Third party content on May 23, 2022
The project will capture and store between 25,000 and 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually Egypt and Italian energy company Eni plan to develop a project to capture and store carbon dioxide in the Meleiha field as the North African country moves to reduce emissions. The project, which will entail an investment of $25 million, […]
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VERTECO announced as the official distributors of Smixin handwashing system in MENA region

By Third party content on May 9, 2022
VERTECO, the region’s leading specialists in water conservation solutions, smart washroom technologies and smart water management, have been announced as the official distributors of the Smixin handwashing system, an innovative solution set to revolutionize the way we wash our hands in public places. Smixin is the brainchild of Swiss inventor Elmar Mock, co-inventor of the […]
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AFS Launches Accelerator, Exchange Scholarships For Girls In STEM Worldwide

By Third party content on May 9, 2022
AFS Intercultural Programs launches the AFS Global STEM Accelerator: a full-scholarship, virtual exchange program designed to empower 150 young women worldwide with access to education in sustainability, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and social impact. Through immersive learning experiences, AFS Global STEM Accelerator scholars will develop critical technical competencies, like digital skills, design thinking, and data literacy, […]
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Roll up for recycling: A closer look at the Dow Innovation Award’s Diamond winner

By Third party content on May 9, 2022
At the end of March, Dow announced the winners of the 2021 Packaging Innovation Awards in a virtual unveiling ceremony. This edition’s highest recognition, the Diamond Award, went to O F Packaging and its Brookfarm curbside recyclable, high-barrier stand-up pouch. Elisabeth Skoda speaks to Romain Cazenave, Packaging EMEA Marketing Director at Dow, and Joe Foster, CEO at Close the Loop Group […]
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The Taco Bell Foundation awards $8M in scholarships to empower young people to pursue their passions

By Third party content on May 6, 2022
The Taco Bell Foundation recognises more than 770 young minds working to pursue higher education and nontraditional paths. There’s a new class of Live Más Scholars! Today, the Taco Bell Foundation announced more than $8 million in scholarships to break down barriers to education for 772 passionate students looking to ignite change in their communities […]
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Flotte Hamburg developing "zero emissions concept" with TUHH

By Third party content on May 5, 2022
City-owned shipping company co-operating with TUHH researchers - inland waterway vessels to pioneer alternative propulsion systems Flotte Hamburg GmbH & Co. KG (FLH), which manages the city's inland waterway vessels, is co-operating with the Technical University of Hamburg (TUHH) to boost low-emission shipping in the port. This is part of Hamburg's overall efforts to become climate-neutral by […]
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Storing Water Underground for Future Use

By Third party content on April 28, 2022
What if you could save the water that falls in rainier seasons for use during times of drought? Scientists at Dow’s Terneuzen site in the Netherlands are working with farmers to do just that, and the solution may be found underground. Dow Terneuzen and local farmers are working to implement underground water storage for drier […]
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Sustainable agriculture urgently needed in Egypt

By Third party content on April 28, 2022
Sustainable agriculture is key to climate change adaptation efforts and sustainable development, reports Ahmed Kotb The global food system has faced many shocks over recent years, from the Covid-19 pandemic to extreme weather events and conflicts that have led to higher food prices. These are likely to remain high for the foreseeable future, exposing millions […]
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