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Saudi Arabia announces shift to USB Type-C by 2025, a move towards environmental sustainability

Published on August 8, 2023

Starting January 1 2025, Saudi Arabia has decided to adopt USB Type-C as the exclusive charging port for mobile phones and other electronic gadgets. The move comes as part of a broader initiative to enhance the user experience, ensure high-quality charging and data transfer technology and bolster environmental sustainability by curtailing electronic waste. The Saudi […]

Cartlow, E-City launch sustainable device subscription programme

Published on June 13, 2023

Reverse logistics platform Cartlow has partnered with multi-brand electronics retail group, E-City to launch a new device subscription programme across 16 stores in the UAE. The initiative, which aims to align with the UAE’s 2023 vision for sustainability, will provide customers with affordable and convenient options to prolong the life cycle of their devices and […]

How one Qatari construction giant is building a more sustainable future

Published on January 9, 2023

With the Middle East at the forefront of innovation in the buildings and construction industry, companies around the region are using various tools to optimise waste, carbon emissions and the use of resources across project lifecycles. Among them is HBK Contracting. The Qatari construction firm and the contractor behind the first fully demountable football stadium […]

Qatar to expand recycling with new waste management centre

Published on June 16, 2022

The new waste handling facility is set to promote Qatar’s circular economy. Over 20,000 tonnes of waste will be recycled and treated to generate electricity, the Ministry of Municipality revealed, announcing Qatar’s newest waste management centre. The environment-conscious project aims to take the country closer to accomplishing its strategic goals of building a circular economy and helping protect the […]

EU Environment Council adopts new rules for more sustainable batteries

Published on March 19, 2022

Yesterday in Brussels, EU environment ministers unanimously adopted the Council position on the EU batteries regulation. The regulation is intended to ensure more sustainable use of batteries along the entire value chain throughout the EU. To achieve this, a carbon footprint will be introduced for electric vehicle batteries and the replaceability of portable batteries improved. […]

Sustainable City partners with EFATE to recycle toxic electronic waste

Published on March 8, 2021

The Sustainable City (TSC), the Middle East’s first fully-operational sustainable community, announced it has introduced a new electronic waste (e-waste) collection and management solutions for the community. The 24-Hour e-Waste drop-off station – created in collaboration with EFATE, a UAE Based e-waste Management Company – will provide a free and efficient e-waste management solution to […]

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