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How one UAE company saved 1.65 million gallons of water in 2021

Published on April 26, 2022

Getting your hands dirty may sometimes be the only way to drive lasting and sustainable change. That was quite literally the case with Future Architectural Glass. The multinational conglomerate achieved its first major sustainability goal with a sewage treatment plant at its UAE facility. From the outset, the project clocked several circular economy gains. It […]

HIA sets the standard for green airports as it achieves another milestone in environmental sustainability

Published on April 24, 2022

To meet Hamad International Airport’s (HIA) commitment to environmental preservation and its objective of achieving zero landfill, the airport is recycling organic compost from green waste generated during landscaping activities. As a result, organic compost is being used at the airport as fertiliser for landscaping, reducing the use of synthetic chemical fertilisers and its risks. This initiative intends to generate about 3,979 tons of […]

Bahrain to ban single-use plastic bags from September

Published on April 24, 2022

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The island kingdom of Bahrain announced Sunday it would start banning the import, distribution and sale of single-use lightweight plastic bags from mid-September, the latest move by an oil-producer to advance carbon reduction goals. The statement from Bahrain’s state-run news agency did not specify how the upcoming ban would […]

Hilton Boosts Eco-Conscious Travel Across Properties in Asia Pacific

Published on April 21, 2022

Singapore – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) promotes conscious travel across its properties in Asia Pacific by making sustainable practices more accessible for guests, as travellers now seek more meaningful experiences. Honouring this year’s Earth Day theme, “Invest in Our Planet”, Hilton has released its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which emphasises its renewed commitment to taking real-world […]

Ghayathi crusher: how Abu Dhabi turns construction waste into stone

Published on April 15, 2022

Sixty-metre machine recycles up to 2,000 tonnes of rubble a day A few years ago, the Ghayati area was a remote patch of sand in the Abu Dhabi desert. But now, 2,000 tonnes of construction waste are recycled every day into material that builds the country’s roads. It all happens in the Ghayathi desert – about 250 kilometres west of […]

Mental health initiative strengthens ESG drive for BMMI Bahrain

Published on April 12, 2022

Consensus is emerging about the importance of mental health in business environmental, social and governance (ESG) programmes, particularly in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Investors have led the charge, with more than 3,000 signatories to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) highlighting mental health as one of the top social issues they would prioritise. […]

What goes into scaling one of Europe’s largest refill trials?

Published on April 11, 2022

Re is a reuse model developed by Beauty Kitchen, a sustainability-orientated beauty brand founded by Jo-Anne and Stuart Chidley. The Re model focuses on replacing single-use plastic packaging for FMCG by offering brands and consumers universal reuse options that can be returned or refilled at stations in retail stores across the UK. Last month, Re was awarded […]

Egypt’s dialogue for a sustainable future

Published on March 31, 2022

Egypt launched its first national dialogue on climate change in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh on Saturday as part of the country’s preparations for hosting the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in November. Held on the same day Earth Hour is observed, Egypt used the occasion to announce the nation’s National Climate […]

Aluminium producer embeds sustainability from energy use to product line

Published on March 29, 2022

Interest in topics such as conservation techniques, the impact of climate change, and sustainable, environmentally friendly practices have reached record highs worldwide. That’s according to Google Trends data on the top searches for 2021. Even as consumers get behind the energy transition and prioritise sustainability, global industries are looking to optimise their operations accordingly. Initiatives […]

Qatar to open first community recycling hub in Education City

Published on March 29, 2022

The new initiative aims to encourage the community to start recycling in an effort to help the country’s sustainability goals. To mark Global Recycling Day, Qatar Foundation (QF) has announced its plans to build Qatar’s first-ever recycling hub to encourage sustainability within the community. Covering more than 8,000sqm in Education City, Green Island will feature six recycling […]

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