Plastics reuse & recycling Archives

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Aster Pharmacy inculcates sustainable habits among Dubai residents through its ‘Go Green Carry Clean’ initiative

Published on July 23, 2024

Aster Pharmacy's retail outlets around Dubai launched a new 'Go Green Carry Clean' initiative, introduced in response to the UAE government's latest mandate, prohibiting single-use plastics from June 1st, 2024. The campaign encouraged UAE residents to swap plastic bags with sustainable and reusable bags and bring it with them for any shopping expedition. The widespread initiative […]

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Sparklo and KPMG in Qatar celebrate sustainability milestone

Published on July 8, 2024

Since partnering in late 2023, KPMG in Qatar employees have collected nearly 9,000 plastic bottles and aluminum cans, saving over 1,300 kg of CO2 emissions. Each week, KPMG employees collect on average around 300 bottles and cans, and the numbers are growing. This partnership showcases the enthusiasm and commitment of KPMG employees towards sustainable practices […]

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Dubai Can initiative successfully cuts single-use plastic water bottle usage by almost 18mln in two years

Published on March 15, 2024

Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has successfully seen a reduction in the usage of an equivalent of almost 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its launch. With the support of its partners and sponsors, Dubai Can has placed 50 public water stations in strategic locations across the city, […]

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UAE: Shoppers carry goods by hand, buy 'green' bags as single-use plastic ban rolls out

Published on January 8, 2024

Shoppers in Dubai and Sharjah were left surprised after discovering some supermarkets had stopped the sale of single-use plastic bags. “When I paid for the products I purchased at a supermarket in Sharjah City Centre, I was left with no choice but to carry the products to the car without the bag,” said Ahmed Abid, […]

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DEWA contributes to protecting biodiversity and supporting terrestrial and marine habitats

Published on December 15, 2023

As part of its social responsibility, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plays an integral role in supporting biodiversity and preserving the environment and terrestrial and marine habitats. DEWA continuously launches awareness and environmental campaigns that aim to include all members of society in efforts to protect precious natural resources, plant more trees, and encourage […]

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Abu Dhabi’s new circular economy framework aims to reduce industrial process waste by 50%

Published on December 5, 2023

A new circular economy framework has been unveiled to accelerate Abu Dhabi’s transition towards a smart and sustainable economy, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) said. The Industrial Circular Economy Policy framework aims to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in industrial process waste, at least 40,000 tonnes annually and will cover key […]

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In UN talks for a global plastic treaty, delegates to face off over production limits

Published on November 13, 2023

As the world's nations enter another round of talks this week on creating a first-ever treaty to contain plastic pollution, officials are bracing for tough negotiations over whether to limit the amount of plastic being produced or just to focus on the management of waste. Working with a document called a "zero draft" that lists […]

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UAE retailers urged to embed sustainability in their operations

Published on October 27, 2023

UAE’s retailers have been urged to embed sustainability throughout their operations, raise the bar on climate ambition, and drive positive behavioural change from consumers in the process. The call came from Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, speaking at the 13th National Dialogue for Climate Ambition (NDCA), a monthly stakeholder […]

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Tadweer, LanzaTech to explore collaboration on conversion of waste to alternative fuels

Published on February 16, 2023

The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company (Tadweer) and LanzaTech NZ, Inc., an innovative Carbon Capture and Transformation company, today announced a collaboration to explore business opportunities to develop a large-scale conversion plant for transforming solid municipal waste into sustainable alternative fuel. LanzaTech is a company that transforms waste carbon into materials such as sustainable fuels, […]

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Honeywell and Environ intend to advance plastics circularity in Egypt through MoU

Published on November 29, 2022

CAIRO, Egypt -- Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Environ Adapt for Recycling Industries with the aim of advancing plastics recycling in the country. The two organizations will explore the development of the first chemical recycling facility in Egypt that would be equipped with Honeywell’s advanced technology, capable of converting […]

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