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Grandiose Supermarkets continues to champion sustainability

Published on July 15, 2022

Plastic ban, recycled plastic trolleys, efficient energy systems, and more, Grandiose Supermarkets led the way ahead of the ban on Single-use plastic. Among the industry’s leaders in sustainability, Grandiose Supermarkets remain at the forefront. A change ‘maker’, not an ‘adopter’, the corporate giant was the first retail chain to completely replace single-use plastic bags at […]

Sustainability at the Heart of Majid Al Futtaim

Published on June 23, 2022

Ibrahim Al Zubi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Majid Al Futtaim Holdings speaks to Big Project ME about why incorporating sustainable practices is the only way to do business As the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure offerings provider in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, Majid Al Futtaim has come a long way from humble […]

How turning unwanted furniture into art promotes the circular economy

Published on June 6, 2022

UAE-based Think Upcycle collaborated with Living Business to promote local artists – while diverting furniture from landfill and giving back to society and the environment in the process A unique piece of art that also reduces your carbon footprint? That’s the proposition that Think Upcycle, a UAE-based marketplace for pre-loved quality household goods, offers UAE […]

Abu Dhabi says good-bye to single-use plastic bags

Published on June 2, 2022

JUNE 1, 2022: A ban on the single-use of plastic products in Abu Dhabi has come into effect from today, under the emirate’s integrated Single-Use Plastic Policy. The initiative will prevent the sale of single-use plastic bags across all retailers. The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched the Single-Use Plastic Policy in March 2020, which, […]

Dubai green tariff to apply to all single-use bags including paper and biodegradable

Published 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 — […]

Roll up for recycling: A closer look at the Dow Innovation Award’s Diamond winner

Published 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 […]

Spinneys becomes first retailer to join ‘Food for Life’

Published on April 25, 2022

Supermarket Spinneys has become the first retailer to partner with the ‘Food for Life’ programme, a UAE initiative to drive nationwide transformation towards healthier diets from sustainable food systems. Led by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with Emirates Nature-WWF and the Food […]

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 […]

UAE residents switching to more sustainable lifestyle

Published on March 31, 2022

Whilst there is a lot of eagerness to be more eco-conscious, residents feel that there is a distinct lack of sustainable products on the market to support this need. Residents across the UAE are increasingly making choices which reduce their impact on the environment, and pledging to lead more sustainable lives in 2022. New research […]

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